Embarkation -
We took a lot of other people's advice and waiting until 2pm to get to the dock. Embarkation was a breeze. Plenty of help to assist with the luggage from the taxi. You say good-bye to your luggage at this point and it will be delivered before dinner. The waiting time in the line to check tickets was only about ten-minute, and once inside it took another ten minutes to clear the check-in counter. Then through Security and onto the boat. They sell binoculars on the ramp. Avoid these sellers, they sell better binoculars on the ship for less.
First Things to Do -