This cruise and the ship was amazing. This was my first time cruising, and the experience far exceeded my expectations. The ship was beautiful and full of activities. We had a hard time trying to decide each day on what to do, We would start in the morning and go late into the night, The staff on the ship was great, Everyone I came across was so friendly and nice and eager to provide great service. Our stateroom attendant was amazing, as was our dining room attendants for dinner. There were 12 of us in the group and he learned all of our names.

The food was awesome as well. They provided everything I could imagine, including grits. I was so surprised to find grits. I gained 4 lbs but every pound gained was worth it. My disappointment was that I didn't discover the dining room breakfast until Saturday morning. But that was my fault. So I recommend to make sure you explore all dining opportunities.

It took a while for my family to convince me to cruise, and I'm so glad I did it. I can't wait to do it again. If this is your first cruise I would recommend Royal Caribbean and definitely The Allure of the Seas.