We are home now and I am sure missing my room steward! Back to reality. We have been on these boards for years and have found them so helpful, even though this is a long review I hope it helps you make your plans.

We cruised out of Galveston on the Conquest last Sunday. It was spring break for many Texas schools so the ship was very full. We traveled with another couple and four kids between us. My two boys are 9 and 13. This is our fifth cruise and the kid's third.

My husband and I traveled on Carnival Celebration without the kids a few years back and were not impressed at all. It was a five day cruise and had the feel of a party barge. After traveling on several other lines and researching, we decided to give Carnival another try this year. Boy am I glad we did. Read more