We had a very good time, maybe close to great. We are a family of 4 with a 5 yr old and a 15 month old. We've cruised before and consider ourselves experienced cruisers. Our family makeup limited us from certain activities. I try to cruise with a positive approach. The cruise line can't make you have a good time. You have to want to have a good time. Don't be a stickler and enjoy the ride.

Embarkation: We were on the first line to have our EDOCS and passports reviewed and credit card info was taken. This went quickly, matter of minutes and we were sent upstairs to another line. Here, they distributed pass cards in groups of about 100. Then we were sent to a line of chairs and allowed to sit for a few minutes. We were then called on board. I've never seen it done like this. It worked, I guess. Just different. Painless enough. Only incident was a fellow standing behind us decided to jump in front of us then called back to his wife to move up with him. I couldn't resist telling him that the reason his wife was back there was because he jumped the line. I also mentioned that in the event of an emergency on board, he should keep his poor social skills at home and allow women and children first. I hate line jumpers, sorry, had to vent.

First impressions on board: We were greeted with champagne and OJ, nice. Someone was dressed as the Easter bunny for photos, nice. Ship was very clean. Lunch in Tsars dining room, good food, excellent service. Read more