We are from Germany and this was our 17th cruise, most on Royal Caribbean ships a few on Celebrity. So we are Diamond Club members.

We travelled together with some friends (they are Diamond Plus) We had balcony cabins on deck 7 Midship. Our intension was to visit New York and explore the new “Smartship” on a relaxing Transatlantic Cruise.

Embarkation was easy! Probably the fastest process ever. It took about 10-15 Minutes from the terminal to the Pool-Deck. But we were early. The Terminal was empty. And I don´t know what happens if there are hundreds of people arriving at a time. Because the procedure itself seemed more or less the same as before. Only difference: Now the handle it with a tablet, before they have counters. To be honest, it´s more cost saving than improving something… Read more