So I am far from a first time cruiser and have sailed on many of the RCCL ships, including the Enchantment once before. Here are my thoughts on my May 20th bahamas cruise..

Port everglades:

Out of the florida ports I have sailed out of, Port everglades is definitely my LEAST favorite, Not because of the port itself, embarkation and debarkation was actually quite smooth. My Huge dislike for this port is because of it's remote location as it relates to airports. Orlando airport (MCO) is appx an hour from this port or what is a 100+ dollar cab ride each way. Since I am out of state I always arrive a day early so getting a cruise line transfer is not an option. Thus leaving my only option a rental car. I got a great deal at Dollar rental car for 130/week so it was far cheaper then a rental car or even the cruise line transfers, but still a cost that would NOT be incured if you were in miami or ft lauderdale. I ended up getting a room at the holiday inn express and getting their park and fly thing which basically breaks down to 30 dollars for the parking part of the package with free shuttle transfer.. ( so not bad but again, a cost not normally encurred). The last thing I dont care for is that when you get off the ship, you cant do an 11am flight like your nomrally could from lauderdale so my only option was a 3pm flight, leaving me with extra hours of nothing to do. Again, if your local maybe the drive is no big deal but for out of state, it's definitely not the most convenient. anyways... enough of the port lets move on. Read more