This was my 1st cruise, EVER. My sister and I went for my 35th birthday, as she wanted me to enjoy a trip for once. (Yes, I typically travel and do all the planning and such on my own, and stress out about it until the trip. I'm that person.)

So, 1st day impressions! Faster to the Fun is certainly worth the money. It was a bit overwhelming to me when we got to the ship and I saw all those people; my sister assured me this was a SMALL group compared to the last cruise she took with her husband! I can't imagine the madhouse it must have been for them. But things went very smoothly, and after the Diamond/Platinum/whatever they are groups boarded, we were called to board. Line moved pretty fast to get onto the ship. Avoided the drink and trinket peddlers, found the elevators, found our floor, found our room.

Here is where things dipped south. We specifically requested TWO beds. I love my sister and all, but she tosses and turns and hogs blankets. TWO BEDS. We arrive to one. I am immediately annoyed but she assures me the beds can be easily separated. We call guest services and the lady on the line made it sound as though someone was coming up immediately to fix this. We had to take an early flight to Miami so we were tired; my sister takes a nap but I stay awake waiting on room service. No one ever comes after 2 hours and now it's time for the muster. Read more