looking for a cruise for the first time

hey all,

am looking for help researching a family-friendly cruise -- we have NEVER gone on a cruise! we've traditioally been paranoid about being stuck on a ship for a week with bad food, loud fellow guests, and nothing fun to do. this is a phobia we have had for a long time, and any recommendations / great cruise experiences you could share would be really helpful!

especially for cruises for mexico or alaska...

thanks a lot!

artie

I'm in same "boat". We are going to try the Disney Cruise this summer, but starting slow with 4-day cruise. It is quite costly ($4k for 4 not including airfare or grand transportation). i believe the have more exotic destinations.