Day one was very smooth, we drove to the Fort Lauderdale port for the first time ever. I had reserved parking at the "Park N Go" and I must say for the internet price of $7.99 per day, I could not have been more pleased. We pulled in, parked and were on a shuttle within 2 minutes. The driver loaded our luggage right at the back of our car. We took the keys with us. We then proceeded to the port and were there in under 5 minutes and dropped off at the porters. We checked in at the ship walking right up to the counter. This was our first RC cruise so we were put in the appropriate waiting area to board. It want very quick and we were aboard ship by 11:25 AM. I recommend Park N Go, and applaud the ports speedy check in.

We were told our cabin would not be available until 1 PM and it was. We used the hour and a half to head to the Windjammer Market to eat. This was the one and only time we used the buffet and I would rate the food as pretty much typical of buffets. It was alright, but nothing we ate was to rave about.

We used the rest of the time until our cabin was ready to book an excursion for St Thomas and to explore. Everything about the ship itself is just a huge "WOW" From the Promenade, Central Park, Boardwalk, general areas, pool areas, this ship is clean and gleaming. Read more