We flew into Vancouver on June 1st. We elected the optional airport transportation fee. This is the way to go. The luggage is all handled by RCL and you are whisked through customs and on a bus to the ship. We were taken to the back of the ship to a special check-in area. Only problem you had to walk up several inclines to get inside the terminal. There were no elevators for disabled or handicap people. I have a heart and walking problems. I thought I was going to have a heart attack when I reached the top. Several other older people also had problems. There were no seats to rest until you got down to the security area. This needs to be addressed by RCL.

Checkin was fast, although my boarding card wasn't there. Told me to go down to fourth floor to customer service desk. We were on the 6th floor of terminal and walked ramps down to board the ship on the 5th floor. They got me my boarding card and told me to go back to the terminal on the 6th for picture. Told them no way am I walking up two floors of ramps again. They said it was okay and to get my picture when we go ashore.

We had a balcony on the right side of the ship for viewing. The scenery was great and saw lots of whales from our deck. Room was adequate. We asked before we sailed to put the beds together. It wasn't done until we asked our steward. Gave the cabin more room. We were disappointed that the refrigerator wasn't stocked with beer and that we were unable to buy a bottle of alcohol and take it to the room like we did on Explorer 2 years ago. Read more