We sailed August 25th for three nights and it happened to be right during Hurricane Irene. This was our first cruise ever and first time in Florida. Despite the weather and the cancellation to Castaway Cay, as first-timers, this was definately a DREAM vacation! We sailed with our 20 month old and she loved it!

We highly suggest arriving one night before the cruise and even staying one night after the cruise. We stayed in Florida close the airport and rented a car to drive to Port Canaveral. It worked out VERY well and we loved the convenience of doing things at our pace and time (especially with a toddler!).

EMBARKATION: Our embarkation time was 2:30. We arrived about an hour before and there was a short line up. Lots of helpful staff around and they direct you to where you need to go. Read more