We arrived at Barcelona and checked in and got on the ship in about an hour after arriving. It was a lot easier than I thought it would be. Our bags were taken to our room by half 3 and we had a good wander. We started with lunch in O'Sheehans which was quick and quiet.
I found I got stressed waiting for the safety drill, but in reality it was really easy and well organised and it didn't matter that we didn't know what to do because the people that mattered did!
My husband got a soda card, I didn't, and he got his moneys worth! There wasn't any issue with only one of us having a card as I had previously read.
Brilliant room with a bath and bed near the balcony which works well. The balcony was a good size, but looked out on to life boats - though that didn't bother me I know some people moan! Near the forward lifts but no noise at all and really easy to get to your room. I'm a light sleeper but didn't notice any noise from neighbours or corridors.