From MN to FL: Flew into Fort Lauderdale, airfare about $120 cheaper compared to MIA. SAS van service $15 per person from FLL to cruise port. Call SAS Trans, you'll talk to Steve, they were precise, prompt, efficient, and polite both directions.

Processing onto the boat at the port: We arrived about 2:40pm on Fri, and walked right through security. 5 minute wait at checkin, then directly onto the boat.

Cabin: Interior, deck 4. Small (apparently smallest of the fleet, according the breakdown on RCCL's website). Clean. Only minor wear and tear. Shower was usually pretty hot, pressure fine. HVAC was strong- could cool room down quickly, or heat it up. TV was pretty small; I guess when you're buying a thousand of 'em, you go with the 14 inch model. Linens were clean. Read more