Great first cruise experience. I wasn't expecting such a great experience. I'm a single mom with two kids, ages 6 and 13, and wasn't sure how it would go but everyone loved it.

We stayed at Radisson at the Port. The pool has to be the best thing about this place. I was a little dismayed at the cruise parking, as I was a little worried because the parking is tucked away from the hotel and I wasn't sure about the security.

Embarkation went smoothly and we were on the ship in no time. Luggage took about the max four hours to make it to my stateroom, though. My cabin steward and his team were awesome from day one. Everything was just perfect and my daughter loved the towel animals he would leave on the beds with the turndown service at night...that and the chocolates. Read more