After all the hurricanes blowing through the week(s) before, we were blessed to have smooth sailing for our cruise which departed Sunday Sept 14th. It was great cruise. There were 29 of us. Tracey & Erich's Wedding Group.
My nephew Erich asked his girlfriend to marry him while onboard the FOS in 2006 during dinner at Chops. I am a cruise consultant and when they told me they decided to return and get MARRIED on the FOS I was thrilled for them and excited to be part of the wedding planning. Ken Rush was the cruise Director back then and was back for this cruise too which added to excitement.
We went down the day before and stayed at the Marriott Key Biscayne, The Escape Package which included welcome cocktails, breakfast and transfer to the ship. Bedding was AWESOME!!!! We had group reservations at Bubba Gump Shrimp Company for 7PM. That was fun. You sign up for the transfer with the Bellmen for what time you want to go in the morning to the pier. We did the 11:15 AM. Perfect timing. We had a short wait before they allowed boarding. Staterooms would be ready at 1:00. We headed up to the Cafe Promenade on Deck 5. No crowd, nice sandwiches and plenty of seating. The Mom's made babysitter arrangements at Guest Services. Very relaxed atmosphere..not rushed. At 1:00 we dropped our things off in the stateroom and started to enjoy the ship. Next stop the Flow Rider. First you have to sign a waiver once and then just get in line to surf. The Pumpkin Parade (Life Boat Drill) was at 4:30 PM. Our group had 2nd seating at 8:30 in Leonard's Deck 3.Casual, OK for shorts in dining room This Night Only. One Welcome Aboard Show at 7:45. Comedian Eric Lyden was a riot! Party around the world parade at 11:15 PM.
Convenient location and surprisingly quiet. Because it is an adjoining cabin there is not a loveseat, but a comfy chair instead. I'd do it again.