It started at the check in as we are Platinum members and there was no line at the check in for the suite and Platinum members as stated and have been at other ports. The door marked Suite and Platinum members had a line of even 1st time cruisers. When we got upstairs even more lines at the check in scanners. We finally broke off after this to a line for suite and platinum guests then we moved pretty smoothly after that.
We signed up for one of the 5 bottle wine packages (a pretty good deal) and 2 days in Scarlett's the step up dining area.
We were then off to check our seating for diner as we have had issues before when requesting a small table on the early seating. Once again we were disappointed to learn that we were ate a table for 8 so much for meeting your requirements when you are Platinum as promised. The head waiter was extremely rude also stating that we had to work with him and he would see what he could do later in the cruise. We did take a seating at a small table for the late seating while we waited to see if he could do something for us.
The Grand suite 7298 on the Valor was the highlight of the cruise. There is plenty of room and erything is laid out fine.