My husband and I came with another couple on this cruise and it was fairly easy getting on the ship. We went to eat before going to our rooms. Everyone had to go to the safety briefing and they would not start until everyone was there so because there were a lot of people who decided to waltz on deck with drinks in there hands we missed the sail away which was disappointing.
They do take lots of photos of you if you want and I would recommend it because most pictures you end up throwing out but there were a few that are worth buying. They do add up in price but we don't get our pictures done very often. I did find quite of few children aboard but most times you never saw them. Halloween some young and old dressed up but we did not want to pack extra for a one day event.
Formal meals are a lot different then I remember as men do not have to wear ties anymore and my husband liked that.
We did enjoy our room but think next time we will upgrade to balcony but are a bit worried the people next to us are smokers and we would not be able to sit outside. It would be nice if one side of the ship is for non smokers.