We choose the Carnival Splendor for Aruba. We were on this cruise with 6 kids (ages 18, 17, 17, 16, 14 and 12). It was my daughters High School Graduation Cruise. We have been on many cruises, I think about 10 to date. We had a great time.

1. ONE OUTLET IN ALL ROOMS! Bring a power strip!

2. Book your excursions before you get on the ship. We did not end up doing any excursions (there were 2 we were interested in) because they were fully booked a few weeks before the cruise left. Read more