We (husband, 18 year old son and I) just returned from our journey on the Coral Princess, traveling from Vancouver to Whittier. Weve been on two other cruises: RCCLs Enchantment to the Western Caribbean and Celebritys Galaxy to the Southern Caribbean.

We arrived a day early in Vancouver, a gorgeous city. This gave us time to walk around town, bike around Stanley Park and sit by the pool at the Westin Bayshore. The Westin is a lovely hotel that is convenient to the port area and Stanley Park. Paying only $60 + $15 taxes through Priceline, you couldnt beat it!

Embarkation went smooth as silk. We did get there early, so Im not sure if it goes as smoothly when more people inundate the lines. Read more