We are a family of 20 ranging in age from 82 to seven. For a few of us, this was their first time cruising. Most of us have cruised 15 - 20 times. We think this is a great family vacation for a large group because there is always something going on to suit each individual. We booked this 21 months in advance and had a string of Jr Suites on deck 10.

We flew from Denver to Houston the day before sailing. We used Galveston Shuttle and Limo to pick us up from the airport and take us to our hotel in Galveston and again to pick us up from the cruise terminal and take us back to Hobby Airport. Both times they were exactly where they said they'd be and when they said they'd be there. Could not have been easier.

We spent one night out at Moody Gardens in Galveston. We had hopes that some would want to wander out and see what Moody Gardens has to offer, but no one did that. Many of us did eat at the buffet that night and it was pretty good. A few used Uber to go into town to shop or go out to eat. Nice hotel, decent and convenient food, decent but overpriced bar. If we do this again, I might try to find another hotel. Read more