Preboarding: We stayed at LaQuinta and used the Star shuttle with free parking. Everything went well.
Check In: Quick and no problem. However, our luggage did not arrive until 7pm.
Size of the ship: Quite enjoyable. The lines were minimal and we were able to get anywhere on the ship easily.
Efficient. Old. In need of new carpet and drawers that do not bang with the waves. I had to jam papers in the corners to stop 5 different drawers from banging. The shower is small. Take a cooler. They provided a hot pot to make tea when I asked.