***Here is the short version: We left 1/30/05 on the ELATION from Galveston. Sea Days — the weather was cool and partly cloudy. One sea day, (Friday) it rained. The three port days were excellent .... hot and sunny!

The staff, service, food, ports, shows and shopping on board were excellent. The ship was in good condition, with the exception being the hallway carpeting near our cabin was in very poor condition.

We hardly noticed ANY movement except the last night, at sea. Then, we were rocking and rolling. (It didn't bother any of our group!) Other than that, it was smooth sailing! Read more