Emarbakation
Embarkation could not have been easier. We just moved up to the gold level of Latitudes and were in an express line for gold and platinum members. We went through a shorter customs line and checked in immediately.
Next we had lunch at the Grand Pacific. I noticed the menus had changed. I usually have the mushroom risotto but enjoyed a shrimp Caesar Salad and fried calamari. We explored the ship a bit and then went to our room at 2:00. We were so happy to get a family balcony this time. It was so much more spacious than our cabin last year which had an obstructed view. The kids had the balcony and TV on their side of the cabin and that kept them busy.