Pre covid and not in a suite but I was able to put myself back in the guarantee pool after I was assigned a cabin not to my liking. My Celebrity personal vacation planner did this for me. Again, a few years back so may not be relative.
How awful! I was planning on spending some time in the Spa while on the Zuiderdam in November, but now I will not. It is very frustrating that HAL is doing nothing for her. I find it very hard to believe they are unable to do anything!
There is a separate line outside. You will be one of the first in. Once past security there will be a priority check in area plus another priority seating area. Again you will be one of the first on. This was our experience in December on two separate sailings. Enjoy! We love San Diego.