We traveled as a group of 11 for this cruise with a total of four staterooms. Our party consisted of 5 adults, two 23 year olds, a 14 year old, two 11 year olds and a 9 year old.

Embarkation: We ignored emails to arrive at 1:30PM and arrived at around 11:15AM as originally planned. We dropped off our luggage with the porters, parked the car and headed on board. There were hardly any lines for security and since we were staying in suites and had VIP check in walked right up to check in and were on our way. Short line waiting to board the actual ship but no hassle.

Cabin: We had on Ocean Suite for this cruise. It was spacious and had more than enough storage and closet space for two people. The extra vanity space outside the bathroom was great when we were both trying to get ready for dinner at the same time. Our party had three suites next door to each other so we asked to have our balconies opened to make one giant balcony and it was a great place for our group to have pre dinner drinks and hang out during sail aways. However, this was my 6th cruise and for the first time our cabin steward never came by to introduce himself. He did a great job keeping our room clean but even on the last day when we were leaving, I wouldn't have known him if I walked by him in the hallway and we didn't even know his name. Found this odd. Read more