We're just getting back from our week on the Sun, and we had such a wonderful time! We wanted to give our review of the ship, shore excursions, and hopefully help other families traveling with little ones. We were on board with our 3 year old daughter, and my parents.

Embarkation - From the airport, we used the Super Shuttle van to get to the pier. We were amazed at how well organized the embarkation process was. We arrived at the Pier about 11am. After a very quick check-in, we were brought to a huge, air conditioned room with rows of chairs. You were told to sit in a row, and they came over and offered you ice water or OJ, and gave you a copy of the "Freestyle Daily" list of activities to review. About 11:30am, they started boarding the ship, by row, so it was very controlled and quick.

The room - We were in Room 9272, and we loved being at the back of the ship because it was closest to the buffet (I'm pregnant, so I was a frequent guest at the buffet!). My parents were in Room 8022, and they liked being off the Atrium and therefore closer to the shops, casino, etc. Both rooms had balconies. I was originally concerned having a little one with a balcony, but it's no different than a hotel balcony, which has a high railing and posts close together, so there is no safety concern. The rooms had a king size bed (which is actually just two twin beds made up together), and a daybed for our daughter. There was plenty of closet and drawer space for the three of us. It was very quiet also, no hall noise, etc. Read more