Hi all - I was a first time cruiser on RCL Vision of the Seas November 5, 2006 so will try to keep to the format that others have used.
Embarkation: Arrived at embarkation point at 10:00 AM - my fault as SuperShuttle told me that it would take about 2 hours from Santa Monica - NOT - took about 45 minutes - should have asked for the pick up later than 9:00 AM! We were there way too early but got to meet up with fellow CC'ers which was nice. Embarkation was smooth except my two co-travellers were from Australia so they had to go do the eyescan and fingerprint thing again - but then proceeded onboard easily.
Cabin: 4th deck room 4068. I travel with meds which need refrigeration so was able to get to my cabin immediately to put my medication in the fridge- I had made special arrangements to have a fridge in my room prior to board - and RCL was FABULOUS - had the fridge and Sharps container there for me! Room was amazing small - but there were so many crooks and cranny's I found a home for everything - was pleasantly surprised. Also found the new bedding tucked under our bed the night before disembarkation - guess we were one cruise to early. Overall didn't spend much time in the room - but the Oceanview window was nice as it was a full moon while we were sailing so loved looking out the window each night to see the moon reflected on the water.