Earliest boarding time and transfer to MIA

We will be sailing on RCCL Independence of the seas out of FLL. We arrive at 9AM- any suggestions on how we can pass 2 or 3 hours? The stated boarding time is 12:30, but I've been told sometimes they start earlier. Has anyone else checked-in/boarded earlier? i know our cabin will not be available right away. We fly home out of MIA. Is a shared ride from the port our the least expensive? thanx in advance for your replies.

We will be sailing on RCCL Independence of the seas out of FLL. We arrive at 9AM- any suggestions on how we can pass 2 or 3 hours? The stated boarding time is 12:30, but I've been told sometimes they start earlier. Has anyone else checked-in/boarded earlier? i know our cabin will not be available right away. We fly home out of MIA. Is a shared ride from the port our the least expensive? thanx in advance for your replies.

If you are arriving at MIA, you've got at least a 45 minute drive ahead of you to Port Everglades, plus time waiting for bags. I'd head straight to the port. They will normally start boarding around 11am.