Flew out of DTW on Sat and stayed at Embassy Suites, Isle Verde. Flight uneventful (that's good) and fine stay at Embassy Suites. They have nice pool area, happy hour/complimentary breakfast and a small casino. The beach is just a short walk away.

Embarked about 1:00 ... no lines. Checked in, visited duty free store and went onboard. Just a note: The pier in very industrial area ... three ships were leaving that day.

We had been on Golden last year to Eastern Caribbean ... she's looked just the same ... no worse for the year's wear. There is constant maintenance on this ship. DH bought his $25 soda card ... and we were in our minisuite on Dolphin deck soon after. Am used to being greeted by cabin steward as you arrive in cabin, but didn't see Danny until much later that evening. Preordered egg crate pad wasn't on bed, but Danny had that and feather pillows there by bedtime. Clean robes weren't available until next morning. Read more