Boarded the Mariner a half hour ago and am sitting on the Pool Deck enjoying my first Mai Tai complemented by a juicy cheeseburger! Actually, truth be told, you would have to say it's my 2nd Mai Tai since I knocked over the first one with this laptop. However, the solicitous employees immediately came over to clean up the spill and bring me a fresh one. And that's what I have to say about everyone I have encountered so far.....over-the-top friendliness and bend-over-backward willingness to be of assistance in any way possible. Believe me, these employees -- every last one -- have made me feel truly welcome aboard this ship. The changes made in dry dock are identical to what DebbieH posted about the voyager and everything is pristine. Embarkation was painless and quick so my worries in that area were unfounded. I'm off to do some exploration but will be back again. Thanks, again, to all of you who have kept my spirits up these past few months.....now I hope I can just find some LCT members on my ship (specifically Alan and Merrill)