This was only my second cruise but it was a very memorable vacation none the less!!
After landing in San Juan and getting our baggage, it was very easy to find our Celebrity welcome party and get our baggage onto an awaiting truck and get loaded up on our transport from the airport to the docks. All told it probably took us an hour from getting off our plane to getting to the ship.
The security at the dock was very well handled and I couldn't believe that we had to x-ray our carry-ons 3 times before getting on the ship, but better safe than sorry! It only took about 15 minutes to check in and get our cruise cards and make our way to the gangway. Once we finally made it onto the ship, it was refreshing to have a gathering of the ships crew in the main lobby to welcome us aboard and offer us COMPLIMENTARY champagne and/or mamosas (NCL charged you right off the bat if you wanted a drink upon boarding).
The cabin was very nice and my wife and I didnt seem like we were cramped at all. Our stateroom attendant was always available and did a tremendous job making us feel at home. Great view, nice private balcony. Ample space under the bed to store our luggage. Very quiet room. Very comfortable. Big closet. Enough drawer space for one person.