Check in at Long Beach was quick and easy. My parents and sister, who are all experienced cruisers, were on the same cruise so after I got on board I headed to the buffet to meet up with them. we had a little time before the muster drill so I grabbed some food. the pasta was chewy, the food was cold. we weren't off to a good start.
My cruise mate ended up being unable to go, so I had the room to myself. My room steward (Baby) was less than enthusiastic when I needed minor assistance, to the point that he made me feel like I was putting him out. (simple things like putting the two beds together so I had more room, supplying me with laundry bags and talking to me like I was an idiot because I didn't notice them in the desk drawer, oh and I forgot my key one evening when I went to dinner).
A few "atmosphere" issues struck me as odd, and downright lazy. Playing depressing country songs in the MDR on the first night (Lucille and The Green Green Grass of Home) is not a good way to set the mood. After that we got 2 CD's for the rest of the week on repeat/shuffle Movie love songs and lionel Ritchie's greatest hits. But my favorite "you can't be serious" moment was the lovely video of a Beach Boys concert, which was fine until they get to "Sloop John B", great song about a crappy boat trip.
Only room outlet is next to mirror, lousy placement if you want something at your bedside. Or in my case to charge my mobility device.