Embarkation was a NIGHTMARE!! We got to the pier via bus from RI at 12:15, they didn't let us off the bus until around 1, and we didn't board until 3:15 -- never seen it so bad! We ended up leaving NYC an hour late.
The seas picked up late Thursday night and continued throughout the day on Friday - 20'+ with a 60 MPH headwind, so we were only traveling at around 6-8 knots.
Friday morning was our cruise critic get together in the Star Bar. We had over 40 people on our roll call, and I believe at least 25 showed up for the get together. Joining us were Jimmy, our cruise director, our hotel director, and a few other senior staff members.