We arrived @ the pier @ 10:30 & were on board by 11:05 - it was beautifully orchestrated. We dropped our bags in a secure area on the Lido deck and took a walking tour of the ship until our room was ready. We had a large breakfast in Seattle - so food was the last thing on our mind - being cruise "virgins" - we had no expectations except that we were going to have a wonderful time!
Seattle was sunny & brisk - but having done our homework, we knew we would be facing rain much of the cruise. We live in the PacNW - so we are familiar w/ "liquid sunshine"
We entered our SS verandah suite at 1:15 & were delighted. Last year we did a river cruise on the Rhine- so this was all we expected & more.
Like a luxury hotel - quiet - midship - every amenity we could have wanted our needed,