I am going to start off by saying this was the most pleasant cruise that I have had as far as how the cruise began and ended.

Embarkation Day: This was amazing. I have read reviews and been told that this new port was a nightmare. I found this to be totally the opposite. We arrived at the pier at 4:00pm and were allowed to board right away. We went to the Suite and Crown and Anchor check in desk and were checked in and on the shuttle to the ship in 10 minutes. The whole process only took 15 minutes and we were in our cabin. Everyone else that I had spoke with as well had the same amazing experience.

The porters were really nice and took our luggage right when we got out of the car and our luggage was at our cabin the next hour as well. This first night was kinda strange being that the ship didn't leave until 10:00pm but it seemed to be ok and everyone stayed up really late the first night, which is normally not the case being that is a travel day. Read more