To those about to cruise, we Salute You!!!!! DW and I just returned from our 20th Anniversary celebration out of Baltimore. Being NOVA local, this was the perfect departure location. I'm Active Duty (20 Years) and this was the first time I didn't stand a watch at sea. It was an amazing experience, but we both are still a bit stunned by the end-of-cruise bill. $2k INCLUDING excursions. From booking to return, total bill ran around $6K for a family of 5.

Embarkation on Sat afternoon was good. We arrived at 1400 and waited in line for a parking spot. We parked next to the brow, as we were last to board....JIT arrival!!  We booked two rooms and travelled with our 20 yo, 19 yo & 14 yo. We had to switch up room assignments as our kids were not authorized to have their own room. My wife switched keys with our eldest but only ran into trouble with the casino on 3rd night. Did I mention it was our 20th? we were not in separate rooms, despite the rules.

On to the review. The shows were amazing, weather was terrific, and the trip down the cheasapeak was scenic! (I thought we were within 15ft of bumping the stack on the bridge....The Food in the Normandie Dining Room was the best. DW was constantly asking, "was this real?". For those that have not cruised, DO IT. For those that are about to cruise we SALUTE YOU!  Out anniversary dinner in the Supper Club was beyond our expectations. We dressed to the 9's (gown & Military Dinner Dress Blue) and were rewarded with superior/phenomenal service. We brought our favorite wine with us and heard the Somea (SP?) tell us the history and attributes of the oaky finish. She was a true professional. Read more