Embarkation was great but we've sailed from the port of San Diego before and know that it can be a real mess. It's not the cruise lines fault - blame the city of San Diego. Be sure you go with patience and if you need one, arrange for a wheel chair in advance!
This cruise embarkation was great. We walked up to the line at about 12:20pm and was onboard with our glass of sparkling wine before 1.
Our cabin was ready so we checked it out. It is larger than a balcony or concierge stateroom and offers plenty of room for two people. We'd been in a grand suite on Allure of the Seas last year and we thought this suite would be comparable - it is NOT!
Good location. If you're prone to seasickness do not stay on this deck. Very little noise from outside of cabin. Creaking noise from ceiling tiles(?) that you just had to get used to. Very nice size balcony with a table and 2 chairs, a small cocktail table and 2 loungers - ask your cabin attendant for chair pads.