Embarkation was the smoothest of all my cruises. We arrived around noon and were on the boat 15 minuets later with our glass of welcome aboard drink.

Once on the boat our cabins were ready by 2. The cabin itself was alright. The bathroom smelled or urine but appeared clean. The TV remote did not work. The pillows to the bed were of the regular rectangular shape, but there were also square pillows that were very uncomfortable. Before leaving port, a person was transported off the ship for a medical reason, (hope they are doing good).

Once underway, the deck party began. like I said above, the weather was unfortunately cold and cloudy. The Bahamas was the first stop. This shop arrives very early and was the first at the port, many of the vendors were not even open upon our arrival, and once again in was cold, windy, and cloudy. We were able to get to Atlantis for a $4 cab ride each way. HERE IS A TIP, if you want to see the aquarium at atlantis and don't want to pay the $35.00 per person do this,: first thing, When you walk into the main building walk through the lobby and past the stairs, go to the outside area were there is a elevator to the right, take the elevator down to the 1st floor and walk to the right, your now in the "PaY" area. If you walk to the left, you will encounter security, if they catch you just play the stupid card and tell them someone in the lobby pointed you to the elevator because you could not walk down the stairs, it worked with us cause we had kids with strollers. Basically if you walk around like your a guest they don't bother you, and most cruise ships do not get in that early so they probably think you are staying at the hotel. We ate lunch at Senor Frogs which is always fun, (but cold). and the went to the straw market. Read more