We are early 60's and have only cruised on NCL. We are now Platinum level and have also sailed on the Sun, Jewell, Dawn, and Pearl and have loved every one of our past cruises. We had a BB cabin, Deck 10.
Drove to POM and easily parked Lot C right across from the terminal for $20/day.
Check-in: We arrived at 10:45 and there was no line. Check-in was a breeze. The guy at the counter wasn't especially welcoming. Not even a "Have a Nice Cruise."