To preface, this is our second cruise and the first with RCI. We are a 23 and 21 year old couple, traveling with similar-aged friends (12 of us in all) on our break from college. Definite budget travelers!

EMBARKATION We arrived at Port Everglades at about 12:30 and were on board within 15 minutes. Check-in was swift and easy!! Yes, there were lines but nothing unbearable and there were plenty of cruiseline employees there to assist.

For those wondering about certain policies, we boarded with two 2L of cola in our carry on, a 12 pack of water and some alcohol. No one in our party had any trouble with this matter. Read more