This was our second time on the Royal and the ship remains in good shape. Our trip was for relaxation and we traveled with another couple.

Embarkation

Embarkation was a bit different than normal in that the Preferred line was longer than the regular one (well over 1000 Platinum and Elite on board). We arrived at around 10:45 and the line stretched all the way back to the north end of the terminal (Pier 2). That said, shortly afterwards we started moving, went through security, got our cruise cards, and then just as we arrived at the Elite lounge, they told us that they were ready to board. So basically after the wait inline outside, we pretty much just kept moving and then were on the ship (all within an hour). Read more