Please enter your review.Perspective: My husband and I have cruised twice, both times on Princess. The primary attraction for us is the chance to see several places efficiently. (And, on this trip, it seemed an ideal way to travel with an older parent.) We're not particularly cruising enthusiasts, so this review will probably be most helpful to similar cruisers.

Embarkation: We arrived shortly before 1 p.m. and encountered a bit of a line outside the cruise terminal. The waiting area was shaded, though, and the line moved fairly quickly. Two of our bags had been delivered by the time we got to our cabin, and the third arrived while we were at the buffet getting lunch. Five stars.

The ship: It seemed in fine shape, about what you'd expect for a vessel that's got an army of people trooping through. Other than the carpet, the wear and tear wasn't noticeable. Certain places were crowded at certain times (Princess theater around showtimes, buffet) but mostly things seemed manageable. It seemed like it was possible to find a quiet, deserted place onboard most of the time. The Terrace Pool, for instance, was pretty empty except right around sail-away each day. Skywalkers was generally abandoned during the day, too. Four stars. Breakfast: We split our days between the dining room and the buffet for breakfast. Both were adequate, nothing special. Two stars. Read more