Traveled with a group of 11 adults and 2 teenagers on the June 9th sailing. My wife and I plus another couple are diamond members having sailed on 12 cruises, all on RCCL. We also had 2 emerald and 3 platinum club members as well as 4 first time cruisers.
We flew into Ft. Lauderdale the day before and stayed at the Rodeway Inn. They provide transportation from the airport and to the cruise port the next morning. Nothing fancy, but the price is right, food at the on site restaurant good and clean. You can go for free at 10:30 but we wanted to avoid the mad rush from other cruisers.
We took an early shuttle for 2 dollars apiece at 10 o'clock and were sitting in the upstairs waiting area by 11 o'clock. Since we were traveling as a group RCCL let the other members sit in the diamond area with us. We were able to board at 11.40 and headed straight to Park Ave. Cafe for lunch.
Stayed on the 7th floor on the dining room end at the rear of the ship. Liked our location, close to the promenade, boardwalk and dining room. Hated the closets. Bathroom is okay as well as the rest of the cabin.