Carnival Sensation - Western Caribbean

We booked this 4-day cruise in celebration of the Hub's 40th birthday (gasp!). We took his parents along with us and asked for adjoining rooms. We also bought the Cheers package for the first time ever.

Parking
For ease of getting to and from the cruise terminal, we sucked it up and paid the $20/day at Port of Miami.

The Ship
The Sensation got the 2.0 upgrades, which was great! The theatre is still large and open, and there are now the following places: Blue Iguana Cantina, Guy's Burgers, and Alchemy Bar. The Alchemy Bar is the largest I've seen, with a lot of couches and chairs to hang out. Bartenders are great as usual.

The Ports
Key West
Skipped due to Hurricane Irma.

Cozumel
I booked a private island tour with Tours Plaza Cozumel. The prices are very reasonable, and we had a nice time with Jerry, our driver for the day. He was very kind and friendly and let us decide what we wanted to do and when. Would definitely recommend this company for anyone looking to book an island tour with lots of flexibility without breaking the bank.

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