OK, here we go.
Background: I have cruised four times prior to this one and picked this cruise for my friends who have never cruised before and because of the itinerary so they could see as many islands as possible. My previous ships have been Carnival (over 20 years ago), NCL Gem, Emerald Princess and the NCL Epic.
We flew into Miami the day before the cruise and stayed at the Hampton Inn at Dolphin Mall. It was an excellent hotel with a free airport shuttle, free breakfast and a shuttle to the nearby mall which was great.
Cabin 11128 on Deck 11. Mini-suite, mid-ship with bathtub and balcony. Close to the central elevators and the Garden buffet. Good sized room and balcony. Lots of storage space. Could be noisy sometimes as the pool deck was directly overhead so there could be sounds when they were moving furniture at night.