Cruise dates: May 1 - May 8.

May 1 was our anniversary, so I wanted to surprise my husband with the first class treatment. Last year we were on the Splendor, which was a cruise to nowhere in rain and fog and it was so miserable that I wanted to make up for it. Carnival also gave us 50% off, and we had air miles that we used to travel first class. I say this so you know we do not travel like this all the time, and probably won't be able to do it again. But it sure was fun to be spoiled!

Pre-cruise: We flew in from Washington DC the day before, and booked a town car to take us to our hotel. We stayed at the Radisson Port Canaveral and booked a suite. It was a beautiful hotel and a lovely room with a jacuzzi. There was a Cruise Critics party going on by the pool, which was a total blast! HEY BUDDY BEARS, YOU ARE THE BEST!!!! Read more