About me: I live in Texas, Diamond with RCCL, also have cruised with Carnival, Princess, and Norwegian. This cruise was with my cousin from Pennsylvania (Gold RCCL). We selected an inside cabin to save $.
Embarkation
As Diamond this was easy and quick. We were on the ship before 11 but the rooms were not available until 1. Luggage arrived timely except for my large suitcase. I had packed a surge protector extension cord as I had done previously; however, this time security was collecting them as a prohibited electrical item (fyi at disembarkation from the ship, my card beeped and I was directed to a nearby table that had the confiscated items - many of which were surge protectors!)
Cabin location is great. I would have liked just a little more cabinet space. Best thing was the empty fridge upon arrival!
What fun to have the Lone Star Rally going on the weekend before this cruise! Bonus on fun stuff to do in Galveston.