Although I have cruised before (first cruise was on the SS Norway), this was the first one I had done with family vs with a wife or significant other.

Cruising with family changes the dynamics somewhat given that you aren't looking for the romantic side of a cruise experience.

My older and younger sisters went. My older sister's husband joined us. My younger sister's son did also. Plus, I took my son along as a graduation (from college) present. 3 Suites in all....older sister/husband in one....younger sister/her son in another, and me/my son/my nephew in one. Read more