Arrived into FLL days early. Stayed at the Embassy Suites on 17th, (not sure why parking is $22 per night) and it's under construction, look elsewhere for staying in FLL. Hotel was nice enough, but annoyances for sure.
Shore excursions: DID NOT take them from RCCL. We booked Liberty Tours from Falmouth to the Blue Hole (10/10). Fantastic tour, lunch at Scotches and shopping stop, only $75 per person (excursions seem to have gone up substantially in price on RCCL, the private companies have way better value). Our tour guide Michelle Johnson was spectacular. The blue hole is far superior to Dunns River.
Embarkation was a bit of a process, as the ship took longer to clear for some reason, once on board, everything was fine.
Easier than Miami to board
Boat has a nice lunch setup, easy to get to beach, but it was a bit rocky. Zip line is stupid overpriced.
Paradise Beach is the best $3 you can spend. Beautiful pool and beach, WIFI, restaurants and clean facilities. Best surprise.