We live in Central Fl, so our drive took about 4 hours to FLL. Embarkation was very smooth. Since we were in AQ, we went through the Suites line. But even the "regular" line seemed short.

Got on board before Noon, but cabins weren't available until 1-1:30. Took someone's suggestion, and ate at Bistro on 5, which was right on the Embarkation deck. Food was good, service a little spotty, but that's to be expected on embarkation day.

While we were eating, an announcement stated the cabin were available. Since we were on deck 5, along with just about everyone else, getting an elevator was a pain. We ended up walking down to deck 4, and got on an elevator easily. Another option would have been to walk to the forward elevators. Read more