We stayed in Ft. Lauderdale pre cruise at Courtyard Marriott at the Beach. Very nice hotel. We left at 12:00 to go to the cruise terminal. Too many people at this time going to the terminal. Very long lines to check in. I would get there at 11:00 or at 2:00 to check in.

The ship is huge and fabulous. We have sailed on other RC ships but not as large as this one.

We had a ocean balcony on the 12 deck. The rooms are much smaller then their other ships. The bathroom is much smaller and the sink counter height is so short! I don't know what they were thinking! It is for a 7 year old. There are no outlets in the bathroom. They only provide hand soap and a shampoo dispenser in the shower. The closets are rediculous! They face into the room, where on other ships they were facing towards the bathrooms. There is a sliding door on the closet that is very annoying! There is a 3 plug outlet by the vanity in the room. The beds were very comfortable. You can change the foam cushion to soft or hard. Great idea from RC! You can not bring an iron or a surge outlet, they will be taken from you and given back at the end of the cruise. Read more