Day 1 - Embarkation: Arrived at the Port of Miami around noon. Was on the ship by 12:20pm. Painless and effort free. Went to the Lido Deck and headed straight for the grill. Enjoyed a wonderful lunch and headed down to our cabins. We were in 8275 (balcony) and the boys were in an inside across the hall (8273). Loved the location as we were one floor below the pool deck! Very convenient for the kids.

Day 2 - At Sea: Kids loved the activities at the Circle C Club. Hubby and I enjoyed our alone time laying out at on the deck above the pool. First formal night...lobster and shrimp were amazing...loved watching the boys eat 3 plates of it a piece! Kids headed off to the teen dance and hubby and I caught the adult comedy show...hilarious!

Day 3 - Cozumel: Booked Nachi Cocum due to rave reviews on the cruise critic boards. Spent the morning/early afternoon there, then headed to Dolphin Discovery at Chakanaab. Both were excellent in value and experience. Felt safe the entire day. The dining room was open dining, which we loved. After dinner, kids again went to teen dance and hubby and I caught the movie under the stars at the pool, then headed down to the California Wine Bar (I highly recommend the Santa Margarita Pinot sold by the glass, Mmmmmmmmmmm) Read more