In summary, we enjoyed ourselves but we will probably be seeking a different line for future cruises. We noticed a precipitous drop off in quality and service since sailing on Eurodam last year, so much so that we seriously considered calling HAL corporate while on the boat to complain and have our issues addressed.
Like last year on Eurodam, booked SA category and we called 7081 home for the week.
Check-in: Despite everyone's insistence that I was crazy, we flew down to FLL the morning of embarkation, landing approximately 10AM. We were at the pier, checked in, and ready to go by 10:30. At 11:30AM, suite passengers were called for priority boarding. We were in our cabin at 11:45AM.