December 7-13, 2008

Our party consisted of 6 adults ~ 4 of whom had cruised before and 2 who were on their first cruise. Personally, this was my fourth cruise; my third on Royal Caribbean.

We flew into Fort Lauderdale a day early and stayed at the Comfort Inn and Suites on South Federal Highway. All six of us shared a room and there was plenty of room. The hotel caters to cruisers and has a free shuttle to the port. You have to sign up for the shuttle so do this when you get first get there as they have a limited number of free seats available. The hotel offers a simple breakfast in the morning that's included. The hotel was sufficient for the one night we stayed. There are several restaurants within walking distance as well as drug stores and a shopping plaza with grocery and liquor stores. Read more