We, (a couple in our mid-50s) boarded the ship in Civitavecchia having taking a private car to the port from Rome airport. Quickest embarkation ever, at around 1230, and straight up to The Colonnade for lunch, with the first of many glasses of champagne that would be consumed throughout the cruise. We were in a V6 amidships cabin (booked a V1 guarantee) which was in a superb location on deck 7, close to Seabourn Square. I think all the veranda cabins are the same size, with large bathroom with separate shower, bath and double basins, walk-in wardrobe with large safe, comfortable bed, sofa, table & chairs for dining, and two semi sun loungers on the deep balcony (though I never got to grips with the foot rest of these!). Even a choice of soaps and Molten Brown products were available.
Muster station was carried out before sailing, with passengers being asked to assemble in The Restaurant, and names were checked off to make sure everyone attended.
There was one formal optional night, where most men were in suits and ladies in cocktail dresses (there were a few in long but not many) and the jackets required for men policy was enforced in The Restaurant on formal optional and elegantly casual nights.
Cabin 740 - superb amidships cabin, close to Seabourn Square and not far from stairs. Large walk-in wardrobe with good size safe, plenty of drawers and shelves in both wardrobe and cabin itself. Suitcases fit under bed easily. Large bathroom with double basin, shower cubicle, separate bath. Comfortable bed in large tastefully decorated cabin, sofa, table with two chairs, dressing table with drawer, hairdryer and powerpoints (US and European). Good balcony with table and two chairs with footrests.