I have a lot to say. Just got off this boat yesterday and overall had a great time. So I'll start off with the beginning.

Embarkation - This was so easy. We showed up about a half hour earlier than they asked us to and we were able to get on the ship within an hour of getting onto the port. This included giving our bags away, walking up and filling out the forms, waiting in the maybe 20 minutes line to get our cards and then waiting for our number to be called to get onto the boat. At no point did I feel frustrated by any waiting, and we didn't have any VIP special treatment or anything. This part seemed super organized.

Once we got on the boat it was our #1 goal to get the weekly spa package because we have heard those can sell out. I think we might have been the first people to actually sign up because the person near guest services was just standing there waiting for us. That took no time at all. Then we went upstairs to sign up for shows. Once those things were out of the way, we got some drinks at the atrium (drink package) and I was surprised that the regular drink package included a more expensive brand like jameson caskmates and bulleit. Drink package was really a highlight of the trip. I was able to get a glass of johnnie walker gold for $6, and a very solid woodford reserve old fashioned at the tobacco bar that is included in the package. Read more