Let me start by saying that I am a dedicated RCI fan. Emerald Crown & Anchor, and though this cruise was less than all the others, satisfaction wise, it won't change my choice for future cruises. I do love the ships and this line.
We traveled with a party of 8 friends and family. Got to Ft Lauderdale a day early (almost always necessary) from SLC, Ut, Seattle, Wa, and Clovis, NM. Always stay at the Fairfield In near the airport. Very nice place, with free transportation back and forth to airport and a fee for trip to cruise port.
Embarkation: Very slow as there was some problem onboard from the previous cruise. About an hour later getting on than usual. Some grumpy employees and some that didn't know what the other hand was doing, but nothing serious. No real problem.
Clean and appointed as expected. A/C worked well, stateroom attendant very friendly. Located all the way forward on Deck 12. No serious motion noticed from some other areas. Bedding wasn't as comfortable as expected, but that has more to do with mattress layout, etc than location.