Let me preface this review by telling you a little about myself. I am a 23 year old male traveling with my 25 year old girlfriend. We are from Monterey, CA and we have no kids, are not married and were not traveling with any family. If your traveling situation is different. Adjust accordingly. :)

Embarkation:

Arrived in Long Beach around 11:00a, parked at a high school friends house who now lives in Long Beach so we were able to be dropped off and avoid the 15$ a day parking fees. Arrived at the cruise terminal around 12:15p and it was some serious controlled chaos. This was definitely the busy time to arrive, but nonetheless we had our luggage checked with porters and got in the first of a series of lines needed to check-in. (Security, Check-In, Boarding Zone, Embarkation Pictures, and Sign & Sail Swipe) We made it on the ship by 1:30 and our room was immediately ready. Lunch was being served at the buffet. An overall pleasant experience. (Luggage arrived at the room by 6pm) Read more