This cruise was the first leg repositioning from N.O. to San Juan. Our ports were Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Aruba. Departed 4/30/05.

This was our fourth cruise, second with our children. Our group of 10 ranged from 11yrs to 79 yrs. All our prior cruises were Carnival.

Embarkation- We were the last on the ship. RCL was generous to hold the ship and have a representative at the airport as several planes were late due to Atlanta Airport being shut down for an hour or so. We had a choice wait for luggage and miss the ship, or leave now, off we went. I've never seen the pier empty inside as we were literally pushed on the ship (two minute check in) our total group of 30, no luggage in tow. Read more