This is my first cruise review- I haven't even posted on the boards, so bearwith me. I just really found these reviews so helpful, so I wanted to return the favor!

This was a quick getaway for my husband and I, a break from the kids. It was a 3 night Bahamas cruise on Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas from Miami to Coco Cay and Nassau, then back to Miami. The deciding factor when choosing this cruise was Coco Cay- being that I had read so many great things. We booked directly on Royal Caribbean's website, and did the online check in and set sail pass...very easy.

We flew in to Ft Lauderdale on Spirit the morning of our embarkation (Friday). We only took carry ons, due to baggage charges, but with a careful way of rolling everything, we were able to do 2 small carryon suitcases, with an extra for toiletries and the laptop. One tip- we bought these little 3 ounce bottles at the drugstore, to fill with our own shampoo, lotion, etc, so we could carry on to the plane. Read more