I have cruised more than 10 times already which included Carnival, Princess, Royal Caribbean and this is the second time from Holland America.
The embarkation was easy and quick from San Diego. However, there was a some kind of disease( intestine infection ??),We got there by 11:15am and was told to be able to board the ship by 3 PM or sooner. The cruise line provided the free shuttle to the downtown shopping center and gave every passenger $10 ship board credit.But, by 1:pm,we could board the ship .
The cabin we got was very impressive. I have never got so much storage spaces that I didn't know what to do with it. Very nice bed and pillows.The amenity in the bathroom includes shampoo, conditioner,shower gel and moisturizer. Very decent towels. The room steward was good and pleasant.