This was a very last second cruise. Two nights prior to arriving in Barcelona on the Voyager of the Seas, received word of a great rate for inside cabins on the NOS. DH didn't think twice about us taking this cruise. Could not book through RCCL as less than 48 hours to sailing so called TA in U.S. Had confirmation number in an hour and we were all set.

The Navigator was docked behind the Voyager in Barcelona so we walked the 150 yds to the terminal. The VOS transferred our luggage.

Another couple, with whom we made friends and were table mates on the VOS, joined us for the 3 hour wait. time went by fast as they were new crew members arriving and sitting near us. We volunteered to apply for jobs on the ship, but I guess they felt we were a little too old. Read more