This was our 6th cruise with our extended family (6 adults & 1 teenager).

Embarkation was easy. I am not sure how long it actually took, but we never stood in a ling too long, so I would guess maybe 30 minutes. We were supposed to get in line at 2p but our hotel only took us at 9a or 12p. So we got there around 12:30p but got in line no problem. SIDE NOTE: We booked with Holiday Inn Express that had a cruise package where they take you to the ship and pick you up after cruise and take you either to hotel or airport- EXCELLENT DEAL

We went straight to our cabin and I cannot say enough how AWESOME this cabin is! It is HUGE! It is the biggest cabin I have ever had and we have had balconies, outside cabins and teeny tiny inside cabins. It is a handicap room that we were assigned almost a year before sail date. Best cabin EVER! It is at the back of the ship so it's a walk to get to anywhere except our dining room was 2 floors down, so that was super convenient. Arnold was our Cabin Steward and he was pretty great. He always said hi to us and always managed to get our room straightened while we were away at breakfast and dinner. He liked him a lot. Read more