So this was our first cruise on NCL> I had been reading the boards like mad to get an idea of what to expect-

Embarkation-

I did not like the way they handled it. We were in the first group to get on as we got to the port around 10:30 am. Usually when they are about to let you on the ship, you give your sign and sail card and then you have the option of whether you want to get your picture taken with the background of the ship. This time, they required you to get this photo first so it was a long line waiting for everyone to get their picture taken. We didnt even want the pic! We just wanted to scan our card and head to the pool! They could be so much more efficient if they could change this process somehow and handle it like the other cruise lines Read more