Living in Southern California made this cruise choice convenient-as my girlfriend and I were one hour away from the port.
This cruise was fabulous and we thorougly enjoyed ourselves.
Check-in was very smooth and we we on board with little delay. We had a balcony room and the only thing I would change is not to have a room on the 8th floor. I can sleep through anything, but my girlfriend is a light sleeper and we were right below the Lido deck and there is alot of activity and noise throughout the night that made it tough for her to sleep well.