10 on the first sea day may conflict with the DVC members celebration, platinum experience, and possibly people preparing for Palo brunch. I'm not saying to not do it then--just that there may be conflicts.
I think you are right that embarkation day isn't a good idea for THIS cruise--we'll all be off exploring. I may be exploring the whole week. DD has informed me that I'll be exploring the Duck as soon as we board-that's rare. That was a higher priority than trying to find a couple of our friends!
You may be right. I did not think of that. How does 2 pm sound?... I will be right in line for the duck too. If you see a fat hairy guy screaming like a little girl. That would be me. I am not afraid of it. I just like to scream like a little girl.