Personal Info and cruise history: Myself (Rangerdog), DH and DS traveled on the Ecstasy July 21-25. This was my 9th cruise (with 2 more upcoming: Sensation on Sept. 1st). We've sailed Carnival, RCCL and Norwegian so I have several cruises in which to compare. We sailed on a 4 day cruise to Cozumel.

Travel to ship and embarkation: We traveled to the port in our own vehicle, since we only live 45 miles away. We parked in the EZ Cruise parking. We used a $5.00 internet coupon, so we only paid $35.00 to park. The lot was elevated and the staff was very friendly. The shuttle picked us up, with our luggage, about 5 minutes after parking and drove straight to the ship. We arrived at the port at 11:00 and went through security and Fun Pass check-in with NO LINES. They allowed us to start boarding around 12:15. We were on the ship and in our room at 12:45. We were eating in the Panorama Grill at 1:00pm. Embarkation was very smooth, organized and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

Cabin: After boarding at 12:30, we proceeded straight to our room (R 153) and it was ready. Our room was located midship, starboard side, oceanview. We were watching them load luggage from our window. We had a bunk bed for our son. We had plenty of room for the 3 of us and we are NOT small people. The bathroom shower had a soap and shampoo dispenser, which was very handy. There was also an amenities basket containing toothpaste, razors, lotion, dental floss pick, moisturizer and several other things. The room was very soundproof and we hardly heard any noises. The new bedding was WONDERFUL!! I've never slept this good on a cruise! We went to eat lunch and our luggage was outside our room about 3:00pm. Read more