I have been on cruises where they close the doors at showtime and if you are late you do not get in. You can leave once it starts but no reentry. I think that would be fine by me if they all instituted that rule.
I was booked with my family on Navigator departing Ft Lauderdale on November 22nd on a Panoramic ocean view suite. This morning I received word from RCCL that my reservation was being moved to Freedom, departing the same date but out of Miami. Or I could ask for a full refund. My agent says I will get the same suite type on Freedom, which I hope is the case as there are not many of these. My parents were planning on joining, but it appears either all suites for that sailing are sold out, or more likely they are holding them while passengers are moving moved over from Navigator. We’re disappointed as we have been on Freedom many times, but still looking forward to a cruise!!