we also are going on our first SS cruise, on the Cloud to Norway fjords on Aug 13. Since we are arriving the day ahead to Copenhagen and the ship remains another day after embarkation we were thinking about early embarkation as well. Therefore giving us lots of time to walk around the City, shop and eat (our favorite things to do anywhere in the world!) We've been to Copenhagen before and altho a very nice city, not all that much to do there, agree? Does anyone know how the transfer works if you opt for the early embark? we are doing SS air/hotel so transfer is included but presumably later in the day.