This was my 10th cruise and 5th with Royal Caribbean. We had been on Voyager of the Seas in 2008 so it was our 2nd Voyager class ship. This was our 13 and 16 year old sons first cruise.
Hotel info-We flew in a day early and stayed at the Holiday Inn Express on 17th. Didn't care much for the hotel but you can't beat the location to the port- about 5 minutes away.
Embarkation was relatively quick and easy. We arrived about 11:00 and we on board by 11:30. Cabins were ready about 1:00.
We loved the location of this cabin! It was right by the elevator so straight up to the areas we used most- the Windjammer and the Sports Deck. Down one floor to the restaurant and Promenade. The cabin was fine for 4 of us (kids are 16 and 13). The pullman beds were good for them. This was a very quiet cabin and no rooms on the other side of the hall. Never heard doors opening or closing.