Booking with an online agent was very easy. We live in Pa and booked out of Bayonne ,NJ. It took us 1hr 25 min to get there. We arrived in Bayonne at about 11:30 and waited in line for about 1/2 hr before dropping off our luggage. The process was so easy. My husband dropped my daughter and me off with the luggage. He and my son parked the car and we met in the terminal building. They had drinks and cookies as you walked in. Then right on the ship we went. We were directed to go to the windjammer for lunch.We bought the kids a drink package right away. I heard that once you sail you cant buy them anymore. Its well worth the money! They had a very nice lunch .After lunch we headed right to our cabin. We had 2 cabins one for us and one for the kids. Both had balconies.The balcony was all glass and well maintained. Thats the way to go. Made the room seem bigger. Last cruise we just had a small window. Our luggage didn't arrive until around 4:00. We unpacked and headed out to the upper deck to watch us sail away from the dock. It was so beautiful. Going under the Varrazano Bridge was very cool. It looked like we weren't going to clear it. Then we went back to our cabin and finished unpacking Before dinner.

We had a 6pm dinner time. Our table was right in the middle of the dinning room. Which was fine. We had another couple and their kids seated with us. They were very nice.After dinner we walked around the ship and headed for the show. It was a good show. After the show we explored the ship some more.

The ice show was fantastic. You have to get tickets early. Ask when you first get on the ship for the time and place you can get your tickets. They are free. Also book your excursions right away so you get the times you want. We did the helmet dive. It was GREAT !! Read more