Because I found the reviews so helpful (and enjoyable) prior to my trip, I promised myself I would also share my experience.

Let me start with, this was our first cruise, we had a wonderful time and can't wait to go again!

I was traveling with my husband and teen daughter. So those wondering about teen activities, well my daughter did go to orientation and after that I only saw her during dinner, excursions, and ports... and also when she crawled into bed sometime after midnight each night. She met many friends and had a blast. I want to re- emphasize what others have said, make sure your teen goes to teen orientation the first night. It doesn't take long, they can still join you for a late seating (a bit late) dinner, but that orientation was all it took for the teens to be on a first name basis. They had their own activities schedule delivered every day to our state room. But from what I could see the most popular events were, round the world ping pong, and the hot tub! Read more