This is our sixth cruise- second on Holland America. I am 54 and travelled with my husband who is 55.
Sailed on New Year's Eve cruise out of San Diego. Spent pre-cruise night at Holiday Inn Bayside- nice hotel picked us up from airport within 5 minutes of calling and transferred us to ship next morning.
Embarked at about 11.30 am- no waiting in line- we were on board within 5 minutes. Made reservations for Pinnacle for first night- it is only $10 per person and $20 per person for next cruise nights.