I just returned from the 9/15 sailing on the Enchantment to Key West, Cozumel and Belize. I have sailed Carnival exactly once, and am a Celebrity fan, but was sailing with 9 other ladies, and this was their choice. I vowed to sail RCCL with an open mind.

I arrived in FLL the day before the cruise and stayed at the Embassy Suites on 17th St. that night. I frequently stay at Embassy Suites, and this particular location was on par with most. Since I was tired, I ordered room service that night, and took advantage of the included breakfast the next morning. I took the shuttle to the terminal the next day without incident.

Check-in and Embarkation: They were NOT fast - there was a line just to get into the terminal building, then we were required to sit in what we termed *the blue chair line* for a while. Then back to standing in line, and finally, onboard the ship. Read more