My husband & I have done about 12 cruises, some with and some without kids. We have never had a bad cruise. But, to have less kids on the ship dont go during spring break or when the kids are out of school. Also, the rates are better when the kids are in school. We enjoy Carnival, have been on Royal Carribean & Norweigein also. Had good times on ALL.
Dont know where your coming from, but I like the terminals at Port Canaveral & Tampa. Quick & easy to board. Miami & Ft Lauderdale are OK too.
Arlene