Ok, here are a few things you NEED to know when traveling this ship:

1. During embarkation, the earlier you get there the better. We showed up at 1:30 and did not make it on until close to five. I'm not sure, but I think it's quicker to NOT fill out your Fun-Pass ahead of time. That line was much shorter, and seemed to move much faster.

2. During the muster drill (especially if you have children) wait until the last possible moment to go to your assigned meeting area, wait to put the life jacket on your children there and then as you go out to the lifeboats find the nearest open bench seat and sit there. Once all of the guests file in in front of you, take the vests off. (It doesn't hurt to have water or a snack for your children.) Read more