Sorry if these is lengthy, but I'm very experienced and want to give you helpful information!
This was my 7th overall cruise, but first time cruising out of the port of Charleston. My in-laws who were cruising for the first time, do not like to fly. So, a short 4-hour drive from NC to the port of Charleston, SC was perfect. I've cruised before with Royal and Carnival and have visited many ports in the Bahamas, East Caribbean, West Caribbean, US Virgin Islands, Mexico, Jamaica, etc.
I wasn't crazy about sailing on such a small ship (in comparison to past cruises) but I was pleasantly surprised at this trip!