Embarkation went smoothly. We did early check in at the Queen Mary, and went directly to our line in Zone 1. We were on the ship by 12:30 and eating lunch by 1:00. Our Room was available by the time we finished lunch, and our luggage arrived by 2:00.

Our initial reaction upon boarding the ship was how big and beautiful it was. Some may think it is gaudy, or too over the top, but we thought it was awesome. Our cabin was spacious and very nicely decorated for our anniversary. There was plenty of storage room and our huge suitcases fit under the bed.

Lunch at the Mermaid Grill was delicious, and continued to be throughout the week. Read more