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12 hours ago, Merion_Mom said:

If you arrive and are checked in after the initial boarding calls (around 11-11:15), you just walk right on.  The only wait occurs if you arrive before boarding begins.

I just got off the Allure of the Seas yesterday.  Embarkation and embarkation could not be easier.  We arrived at the Miami  terminal around 10 AM, dropped off our luggage, walked to the entrance, went up escalator, went to one of the many check in points, waited behind one couple for less than one minute, then stood behind maybe 3 people when boarding the ship which again took less than one minute.   We were not Key Guests. Leaving was even easier.  There may be other perks that make it worth it, but not for embarkation/debarkation

I will be sailing on Westrrdam very soon. How did you like the casino? Was there a good mix of slots/denominations? Did they offer free drinks while you gambled?

We will be cruising for the first time this summer on HAL Westerdam and will no doubt spend most nights in the casino.

Can we expect to get any comps during our trip?

Do they use a player card?

Are the drinks free while you are playing?

Are the slot machines on ships the newer kind with screens or the old reel kind?