Embarkation:

We had registered online for 11:00 boarding, and arrived at 11:10. It was a cluster. Lines forming everywhere. Since I had forgot tape at home, we kept our baggage with us and got in line. After about 15 minutes a standing in line a staff member found us and told us we were in the 1130 line, escorting us to the entrance. Turned out the baggage handlers had staplers for the luggage tag. Things moved quickly until just after we got our sing and sail card, that was around 1145 AM. Rows and rows and rows of seats set up for guest to sit by boarding zones. I had never had experienced this, as previously after we got our sign and sail card, we just boarded. We waited for an hour or so, then stood in line to get on the gangway for 20. Boarded at around 1230ish.

Everyone in every tip blog says to avoid Lido and eat in the main dining room... But the only thing open was Lido. And it was packed. We explored the ship, then ate lunch. The lines were still pretty long. Went to our room around 130, when we were told they would be ready. Read more