My wife and I have been on six cruises within the past three years and this was by far the most enjoyable cruise of all. This cruise was on the Western Caribbean.
We boarded on 10/8/2006, and we found the boarding process very good. However, I must admit that due to my wife recently having back surgery we were accommodated by Royal Caribbean "meet and greet representative" who provided a wheel chair for my wife and we had absolutely no delays or crowded conditions for my wife to endure. If you need special assistance, you can call Special Needs at (800)242-6374.
We had lunch at the Windjammer which seemed to be everyone's idea. So when you board make a dash for the Windjammer. It was good to see that they now make you wash your hands by use of a sanitizer. In a buffet, you know this has to help prevent spreading of germs. The food was good and the wait staff very friendly and accommodating. Johnny Rocket's was a fun place to get 50's service and food. The wait staff on the half hour would dance to the music which was very entertaining.