BACKGROUND-we are a couple, aged 59 and 60, who have taken 7 previous cruises, 5 on Celebrity, 1 on HAL, and 1 on Princess. We like to enjoy the sun, quiet, and love to sail and be on the water.

PRE-CRUISE: We flew to FLL the day prior. Stayed at Extended Stay America on 17th. This is our second time there. It was a $13 taxi ride from airport. It is walking distance to restaurants, stores, etc. Nice area. We rented a car from Budget (across the street)and drove to Sawgrass Mills Mall for shopping and dinner. We attended Florida Panthers hockey game in evening. We bought wine for our stateroom. On Sunday morning, we ate breakfast across the street at bagel shop and then drove around the beach area and downtown FLL. We returned car to Budget at about 11:00 and took their free shuttle to ship.

EMBARKATION: We arrived at terminal about 11:30. We were seated inside and waited. They began calling people at noon. We were on board and at our room by 12:30. Read more