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Last time I wrote we were headed to SC for our first cruise. We had a great time. So, here are some highlights and maybe lowlights for anyone interested.

Going without was kids for the first time was a good idea. We had no idea what we were getting ourselves into. That being said, we definitely want to take them the next time. Altho, we are hoping to go on a more kid-friendly ship next time.

There was plenty of drinking (not from us), but we never saw anyone out of control. Of course, we didn't spend any time in the bars or casino or areas that would be likely to attract drunk people. We had waiters asking us if we wanted a drink as early as 9am! But a simple shake of the head sent them on their way.

The first 24 hours after we left the port, I was dizzy and had a hard time walking on the ship. I guess that was my form of motion sickness. I never felt like I needed to throw up, so that's good. It didn't take long to hardly feel the movement.

Our room was on the first floor (which was deck 3), it didn't have a window. That was bad and good. We wished we could see out sometimes but when we were sleeping, which was often-even during the day, it was very dark and made for good naps. =)

The rooms aren't made for spending a lot of time in. Unless you pay top dollar for one. But that is ok as most people don't spend much time in their rooms.

There were family friendly shows every night. Those were the ones we went to. The comedy club had adult only shows late in the evening as well. All the shows we went to were very good.

We got a newsletter every evening that had all the next day's activities listed so we could plan ahead.

You have access to free food (sandwiches, pizza and ice cream) and drinks (water, lemonade and tea) all night. All the food is free but you have to pay for pop or alcohol. I am sad that we only made it to the formal dining room on the last night. It was a lot of fun to meet the other people at our table and the waiter.

Getting off at the Bahamas was a great experience too. The water was cold but the weather was nice for January. We want to go during the summer next time so the pool on the ship won't be so cold. The native people had all their shops set up right off the port so you had to be very persistent unless you really wanted to buy something.

Overall it was great and I would recc anyone go at least once. It was not any more expensive than a week at the beach.