EMBARKATION
The Norwegian Pearl was not in port, so that probably made a huge difference, based on all the reviews I'd read prior to our trip. We got to the port at 11:22 a.m. and got on the Jewel at 11:45 a.m. '23' minutes is probably a new cruise line record! Our cabin was ready as well.
My friend's bag arrived at 3 p.m. Mine arrived at about 6:30 p.m. The cruise line promises bags will be in rooms by about 7 p.m., so this was 'acceptable'.