My wife and I traveled with our 5 kids on the extended Hurricane Dennis cruise. Embarkation was fairly easy..didn't really care for the standing in line to get our picture taken before boarding, but went with the flow.

We booked two interior cabins..one with porthole, other interior. Next time will spend the extra money for a balcony. With no porthole in the one cabin, and hence no light, it was difficult to get the kids up in the morning.

The shipboard experience to me exceeded my expectations. Some of the food at dinner was average, but most was quite good..with our waiters, Joey and Dwayne doing an exceptional job. Joey almost insisting that I try whatever I wanted from the menu..after my fourth lobster I actually had to refuse another!! I admire the service extended to so many passengers with it being so efficient. Read more