This was our 6th cruise, 4th with RC. We enjoyed this ship, its' ports, and the service. We have never experienced late luggage until this trip, so I highly recommend you pack a backpack with the essentials (swimsuit, SPF, sun glasses, medicine, book etc). Our luggage didn't show up until after 10pm and that was only after my husband complained to guest services.
Fly into Hobby Airport. It's closer to the port and our driver (AJ limousine $100 online) was able to bypass all the road construction towards Galveston. The drop off area seems a little crowed and disorganized, but nothing we couldn't handle.
Embarkation was fast and efficient, but the photo background was nothing more than a steel wall. Thank goodness there is no obligation to buy.
Bathroom door won't open completely, quiet location, easy elevator and stair access