Chickie66

This is good to know. Did a cruise with girlfriends a few years ago and luckily was against the outside wall but that didn't stop me from passing out from the crowds heat and claustrophobia feeling. My friends slid me down the wall and hid me on the floor behind them because we were afraid they'd make us get off the ship. Once it was over I was fine (happens at concerts too) When my husband & I go away in September I am for sure going to tell them ahead of time and maybe I can go to a drill inside somewhere.

Thanks you so much for this great review. We are even using the hotel package you used and it's so good to hear how your experience was from the airport right through the cruise. Surprising my hubby with a 50th birthday trip (he has never cruised before) and seeing your pictures has me all excited again. Can't wait to tell him. We will be going the beginning of Sept. ;)

Thank you so much for all the great info. We are sailing on Sept 2nd (surprising my husband with a trip for his 50th birthday and it will be his 1st cruise....if I can keep my mouth shut until then! LOL)

I booked the Steakhouse for his actual birthday night. Did you enjoy it? Was it worth spending the extra? Also I am pretty much leaning towards purchasing the alcohol package because we like our tropical drinks at the pool and wines with dinner. Do you think it's worth it? Thanks!