Did research and this was the best cruise I found for the money. Researched the Valor and she got good reviews. Seven day Western Caribbean cruise, out of Miami, for $499/double occupancy, with $100 shipboard credit. This was my third cruise. I had previously been on a 3 day cruise with Disney, great but pricey. Also experienced Royal Caribbean on a 5 day cruise, which was nice, but nothing exceptional.

Stayed in Miami on April 12,2008 and the cruise departed the next day, Sunday at 4PM. Got at the Port of Miami a little before 3PM and cruised through the boarding process. Bags to room timely.

Disembarking involved some waiting in line for Customs, but it wasn't too bad. Read more