If you like shiny, new things...have to have the newest, released today tech, or car, or whatever...Enchantment might not be for you. That said, it still can be.

Enchantment has been in the water for a little over 20 years. Yes, there are some rust spots. Yes, the decor is of that time. But this ship has a certain character that is not available on many of today's ships - never once did it feel crowded, despite being a fully booked cruise. Never a fight over deck chairs, whether in the main pool area or Solarium. Never a long wait at Windjammer. Never a struggle to get served at any of the bars. In fact, the longest line we encountered was for the early "self-assist" disembarkation, and that didn't take more than 10-15 minutes!

Embarkation at Galveston: Easy. We arrived around 12:00, parked at the Falstaff garage based on reviews here, and were walking through the security line by 12:15-12:30. We had a JS, so we did get to use the shorter line, but either way it was moving smoothly. Once onboard, the signs said our rooms would be ready around 1:30; so, obviously, we headed to the Viking Crown to watch the activities and relax - why not start using the Deluxe Drink Package to welcome ourselves on the ship! Read more