RCCL's new embarkation process at their new terminal in Miami is nothing less than state of the art and smooth. Prior to arrival, we completed the necessary check-in, uploaded photos of passport and picture ID. A bar code was created and we needed to show the barcode and Passport for boarding. We had a short wait in the lounge prior to our time being called and boarded. NO room keys were given at check-in. Keys were in an envelope on the outside of the cabin when cabins were released for occupancy around 1:30 pm.
The cabin we had (J4) Junior Suite had a nice sized walk-in closet, bathroom with tub/ shower and a spacious balcony. There was far more storage in the cabin than the two of us could have filled for a 7-night cruise. Our Cabin, 9226, was located mid-ship on the port side.
With having 5,500 passengers aboard, it was rare to feel like you were packed onto a ship. With so many dining options, the Windjammer around 12/ 12:30 on sea days was about the only time you really saw a long line for dining.
The cabin is located mid-ship on the port side. The room is 1.5 times larger than the standard balcony cabin with lots of storage and features a walk-in closet and bathroom with shower/ tub combination. The JS is part of the Royal Suite class and has the added perks of the Sea Class Suites. Our Cabin Stew, Eddie, was amazing. We never really saw him. The room was refreshed quickly and sometimes we had no idea how he got in and out so quickly when running to grab a cup of coffee or a short walk.
I'm not really a big fan of Nassau, but I was craving with friends who had never been there. We hit the major tourist stops (straw market, main shopping street, etc.).
We spent time both at the port shopping and then took a taxi to downtown for the straw market and the main street for downtown shopping. People are very friendly and being a US Territory helped with money and credit card use.
We toured the island on our own. We hired a driver to stay with us for the 3 hours we toured the island and visited a couple beaches.