thecarpentersx4

We are taking our 3rd cruise in April with our 2 sons, 18yr and 15yr. This time we are going to let them take friends, as well. Our first two cruises have been on the Victory and we have throughly enjoyed it; however since we are taking their friends, we are going to drive to the port instead of fly. These 3 ships have great itineraries the week we are planning to go and are in decent driving distance. Which ship would you suggest and why?

Is it normal, after dry dock, that ships have late departures? Last time we sailed at 4pm. We are sailing on Victory on April 4th and the departure time is 7pm.

We are sailing on the Carnival Victory, leaving out on April 4. Our last cruise departed at 4:00pm, but this cruise's departure time is 7:00pm. Is this normal?

Do you think we are going to be able to board before lunch or do we need to make different plans? We are going to have our 16 and 12 year old sons with us for their first cruise so we want to have our day somewhat planned.

Thanks!

I'm glad to have happened upon this thread. We also will be sailing on the Victory the first week after dry dock and it will be our first time taking our boys with us. They are middle school and high school age so it doesn't seem that we should be negatively affected. We are looking forward to our trip!