I got a great last-minute rate for a Concierge Class balcony stateroom that I couldn't pass up, and had 2 of my friends join me for this southern Caribbean cruise out of San Juan.

We arrived at the port at 1130am, and we had dropped off our bags in our stateroom at 1155am. That was almost a record in getting on board! We used the Concierge Class line, which moved very quickly and efficiently.

I read many complaints about the balcony Concierge Class cabins on deck 9. We were in 9189, which has a wee bit more room that others due to the bulge in the aft part of the shift. There was *NO* noise from upstairs in the Waterfall Cafe. Obviously, because of the overhang, there was little direct sunlight during the day, but the advantages were having the balcony door open during the pouring rain without getting wet, and still being able to see the awesome sunrise or sunsets. I don't regret the location at all. Read more