This was our 2nd cruise on the Indy and our 6th with RC.

Parking at Southampton was very easy -- just make sure you print out your boarding pass before you arrive. We arrived at the port at about 11am

Embarkation was OK. As we are Platinum we tried to join the Priority line but our set sail pass didn't show our status and the lady at the entrance to the line wanted proof. Luckily I still had our last sea pass card on me (I had noticed that the docs didn't state Platinum anywhere and while I wasn't too bothered by the boarding issue I definately wanted the vouchers with the $7.50 internet access). After this there was a mix up at the check-in desk as the clerk was calling us by a different name. Once this was sorted out we were nearly on board when I realised I had left my coat in the scanner. Even allowing for all of this we were on board by 12. Read more