Departure:
Normally we cruise on Celebrity out of Florida (we live in Florida) but with friends from Texas, we sailed out of Galveston. Poor signage to the port parking but we found it by following the other cars (Sunday cruises park in Lot B, Saturday and other days use Lot A per our shuttle bus driver). Found our parking and buses came right away. Easy drop off of luggage. Check in lines moved fast (Diamond status helped with that), only slow part was before security. We could not get to our cabin till 1p.m. Our luggage did not show up till after 5:30 so plan accordingly. We heard some people had to go downstairs to find their luggage. Easy life boat drill with some passengers in dining room and theater with others out on deck. No need to take or wear life vests, no video just a short announcement.
Ports:
Nice size cabin. Large couch. Bed near the window. Cabin in good shape, lots of storage. The only way you can detect the age of the ship is the rust spots and dings on the balcony and the balcony sliding door that needs some repair to work a little smoother. Near elevator and no noise. Only noise is your neighbors flushing toilet.