Ok, So I worked through most of my depression and decided to post my review. This was my first cruise ever. The first for my wife (Karen) and daughter (3 year old Zoe). I was also traveling with my parents Bo and Vicki, second cruise for them. I have one word TERRIFIC. This was such a great vacation, I am already planning another cruise next year.

Let's start at the beginning. We got to the pier around 10 a.m. and were on the ship by 11, eating lunch in the Windjammer around that time. Couldn't ask for a better parking space, second row from the ship. Walked around the ship and got a feel for it. Got into our rooms around 2 p.m. and went up to the pool for the sail away. The first two days at sea were fun. Hung out at the pool for the most part. Zoe went to the Kids camp and she loved it. Totally forgot about the Meet and Mingle. Sorry about that.

I got second place in the blackjack tournament. That was nice to win $422. I played a lot of blackjack during the 9 days. I also won a lot of money. My wife lost a lot of money in the slots so we only broke even. Casino was fun. I spent most hours there after wife and daughter when to bed. Drank a lot of Red Stripe too in the Casino and the whole ship. Read more