I have been a loyal cruiser, I have been summer cruises with Royal Caribbean, but I wanted to experience an Autumn cruise.
As I am an emerald member, the embarkation process was quick, smooth and easy, it had taken 10-15 minutes from the pier check in to walking on the cruise ship. My advice is to get down to the Southampton terminal early, by doing this, you will avoid large queues.
The disembarkation was very easy using my card to get off the ship, the luggage was easy to get to, you find the number, take your suitcases/luggage and leave the terminal.
A beautiful clean stateroom with a balcony, bathroom and shower and added accessories such as towels, bathrobes, soap, shampoo and shower gel, tap and sink, hairdryer and fridge etc.