EMBARK:

This was very, very easy. I had read mixed reviews on how hard/easy this was. When we arrived at the port, we put tags on our luggage, and we were off to check in! For some reason, decks 7 & 8 were to check in at the Queen Mary next door. I don't know if this is standard? Anyway, the line was very short and we were asked a couple questions and then given our Sail and Sign cards. We then lined up to go through security, which was also a breeze. While waiting, we noticed all the other decks standing in line for their Sail and Sign card; those lines looked long! Once we went through security, our pictures were taken and we were able to walk across the bridge that allows us to get on the Carnival Splendor! The total process with waiting in line and getting our cards was probably about 40 minutes total.

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