Pam & Pam, it still says special embarkation on the Amex Platinum Website under cruise privileges for RSSC. I think the ease of embarkation may vary with the port. Last summer in Reykjavik, we just walked onto the ship at around 12:30--they were ready with the key and a glass of champagne. We were smart though and took a taxi from the pre-cruise hotel, rather than the bus transfer, and therefore we beat everyone there.
