We chose this cruise due to getting a great deal on GovX.com and it was our first cruise and only 3 days so we thought it'd be a great starting place. While the cruise was fun and super casual there is not alot of information on their website to prepare you which is what I'm going to give you so keep reading. Yes it's alot but I'm literally handing you your cruise pamphlet on a platter. In case you get no further...MUST HAVES: plastic water bottle, lanyard to hold room card bc everything you do or purchase requires it, charger with 2 ports as there is only 1 plug in in room, DO NOT bring hairdryer (supplied), flat iron or curling iron as fire hazard and not allowed. You do not need money on the boat as everything is charged to your room card but cash and card are taken for excursions.

Embarkation starts at 1030 and you definitely want to be there early as it fills up pretty quick. I would recommend purchasing express embarkation as you will be the first to get on boat. When you arrive to port you will have to pay to valet park as it is mandatory, it $22 a night to $44 total and they accept cash and card. When you get in the port you can sign up for excursions or drink package but this is optional. You also need to reserve times to eat at JWB Steakhouse (cost money) or Fins Dining Room (no cost). Once you get those things in order you will be seated in express area if you purchased that and wait to board.

Ok FOOD bc this was a confusing point for us...Fins dining room and the buffet are the only eating options included in what you paid. Everything at the buffet is free, breakfast is great, we did not eat other meals there. Fins food was delicious and no cost unless you added extra specialty items or get alcohol. When you get on the boat they will have lunch ready at the buffet and the morning you get off they have breakfast ready around 0630. Other food options cost money and not cheap, alcohol is also rather costly. We did not purchase the drinks package as we are not heavy drinkers and drinks run from $8-$15 dollars each. MUST HAVE a plastic water bottle as there are water and ice stations along with juice that is free but all other drinks cost money. Read more