1) Noon seems to be when they start boarding.
2) I believe it was the 2nd to the last night (Cabo) - see my review (2nd post on this thread)
3) I believe I walked past Cabo Wabo. If I am correct, it was about one mile (but I am not sure about it).
4) Just the buffet
5) Yes, I have mine.
6) Manzaillo was not one of the ports on my trip. I was on the Star in October, before it had engine trouble.