Background: We are retired, active, mid 60's. We have done 25 cruises on all lines except Carnival. This was our 4th on RCCL, all being on Vision class ships. This was our first on Vision of the Seas. We cruise to be on the water, relax, read, and enjoy warm weather. We do not need all of the bells and whistles of newer, bigger ships.

Pre-Cruise: We flew in 2 days early and stayed at Extended Stay America on 17th Street. Good basic hotel with a good price and many restaurants within walking distance. Rented a car from Budget, across the street from the hotel.

First night we had planned to go to the Panthers game, but NHL was on a lock out. So we toured the area and went to Dania to watch a little Jai-Alai. Sunday, we drove to the Dolphins game vs Patriots. On the way back, we had dinner in Hollywood at a place called La Chocolata. EXCELLENT and reasonable. Read more