Embarkation was a breeze, got to port around 1:30 and was on board by 1:45. We chose the Boston port to avoid flying and would do that again. Only an hour drive,just easy and simple.
We are all ladies in our late 40s and older. Traveled with my two sisters,mom and a cousin. four of us shared a balcony stateroom on deck 8 midship. We found the rooms very comfortable,and big enough for the four of us. My cousin had a large inner stateroom right next door to ours. spending time on the balcony was great,and a bous when we got to see more then one whale during the trip.
We found our stateroom attendent to be very plesant and accomadating,cant say that for the rest of the crew though. Some seemed tired,or lacked peronality.
Our stateroom balcony 8340 was in a great location. Quiet, and a good size for four people. Was always clean and comfortable. Location was close to Red sail so that too made it nice.