It's hard to understand the reviews of the Victory. People seem to love it or hate it with few in the middle. We really enjoyed it.

Embarkation was quick -- about 20 minutes. This was largely due to the fact that we registered in our hotel in Miami and bypassed the long lines you see when entering the warehouse. We picked up our keys and our Sail and Sign Cards.

We are a couple from rural Washington state in our early 50's. I was a first timer and it was my wife's second cruise. Maybe we did not expect as much as others. Read more