Hi Stephanie, I've cruised on 2 different cruise lines and both were out of Port Canaveral, which like you, is close to where I live. (Saw your post for the cruise in Hawaii, lucky you!). My first cruise was Nov 2001 just after 9/11 on RCCL Soverign of the Seas. Absolutely loved it, the staff was wonderful even to a large person. The rooms were small but very clean and comfortable. The next year, in Dec 02, went on Carnival's Fantasy. Rooms were larger and staff just a friendly, but I didn't enjoy it as much as RCCL. Both of these cruises were Bahamas for 4 days. Prices were excellent for both. I use bestpricecruises.com to book my cruises usually and they are the cheapest I've found. I research on other sites as the search engines are better on them, but book on bestpricecruises.com for the cheapest way to go. Last Jan. 2005, went on E Carribean cruise with RCCL Mariner of the Seas...it was fabulous! The room overlooked the pormenade and had a window seat in it. The staff was wonderful as usual and the ship is a newer ship so it was really nice. The artwork had a theme on each deck and you could spend hours just going to each one. The spa was wonderful and so was the gym. Again, the staff was outstanding to someone who was large (hadn't had surgery yet). Both the trainers treated me with respect and made great suggestions for what was best for someone my size (elliptical trainer less strenuous on the knees, etc.). They even made sure I started out slow (less then a minute the first time) so as not to get discouraged. My preference is RCCL, but I will cruise on any line to see how they are. Matter of fact, next year I'll be cruising NCL Pride of Aloha with my parents in Feb 07 for their 50th anniversary. I've already booked. I used Expedia.com for this one though as they had a special to upgrade several categories and at a really good price. The total for the cruise will be $840.21 for a Superior Interior cabin. I just love shopping for cruises. For the price, cruising is the only way to go as far as I'm concerned. It is really the only vacation I enjoy taking as you always feel pampered beyond belief! Hope this helps and sorry its so long. Good luck in finding the right cruise for you and your girlfriends! And hope you enjoy the cruise on Pride of aloha with OH. Take Care, Lori 293/216.5/135

hello I'm new to the site and I would love to get some information about a crusie I have always wanted to go on one but nevere had any one to go on one with me but now that I look good I will go by myself and maybe meet some one on the crusie please tell me more 7month out 90lb weight loss.

I wasn't on the Valor, but I have been to Belize and Grand Cayman. Last summer in Belize we did this: http://carnival.com/ShoreExcursionDetails.aspx?portcode=BZE&excursionname=Altun+Ha+Mayan+Site+%26+River+Wallace&excursioncode=509002 In Grand Cayman a few years ago, we snorkeled with the Sting Rays. There are several groups that offer this. It has to be one of the most exciting things I have ever done. IF you want more information, or pics, please feel free to email me. Judy

Hi Patty, I would like to plan a cruise for next spring 07. My husband is old fashion and scared of water. I want it to be something he will never forget and love so much it becomes a yearly thing. I won't be going back to work til April so down payments will be awhile. Deborah

I love cruises. I worked for Carnival for 3 years and am trying so hard to get my husband on a cruise. Any good deals out there? Deborah