We embarked at 2 PM and were pleased with the location, condition and cleanliness of our cabin 3103. Departure from Ft Lauderdale was late. We were told it was due to passengers arriving with too much luggage. Later we were told it was due to passengers from the last cruise departing too slowly then told it was customs delays and an additional review of their staff by customs. Later we learned the real story.
Our drill was in a lounge and we did not put on our life preservers...a new approach after 26 cruises. We were then moved to a lifeboat station. Most of the announcements were sales pitches during this. We found this unusual. TG we never had an emergency at sea.
Our first night out we were told by the captain that the late departure would be made up at sea so we would arrive at Georgetown, Cayman on time. We did not. We were told the currents were exceptionally strong and we could not make up the time. Water was rough and we tendered from an alternate part of the island. Our port time at the Cayman islands was reduced. No adjustments were made for shortened shorex. Carnival ships, like the Valor, were there before us and some still there when we left
3103. Curved bed at bottom. Large closet. Big bathroom. Pleanty of storage. Large window. lighting good.