We boarded in Brooklyn on July 19th with basically no hitches except the long line in the gangway to the ship with no AC on and outside temperature at about 90 degrees. Family of four, we went straight to our cabin and our expectations were on target. Don't expect a large space, rather a tidy little closet with bunks that fold out of the wall. Yes you will hit your head numerous times, sometimes when you least expect it! Luggage was within 10 minutes of room arrival! Now the fun starts! 3000 people herded onto the top deck for disembarking but most of all reaching for the fairly priced cocktails and the free food frenzy. It's as if everyone is stressed to the max and not knowing what to do first. Take a lounge and sit you say! Well that would be easy if 3000 people weren't trying to sit their fat bottoms into approximately 300 lounge chairs. All in all folks, a lot of fun ensued leaving our great city. I will not make this a lengthy review, rather I will keep it to the point! State rooms with four- NO WAY EVER AGAIN! try to get two rooms or a suite!Room was clean but not spotless. Steward was a Pro and cleans twice a day. When you book your room make sure to check the deck levels above and below as we were situated right on top of a lounge. Whats so horrible about that you say? Well, with the ship scheduling a rock and roll band every night from 10 p.m. till the wee hours, sleep will NOT be on the menu! I would have slept better in the middle of the Herd at the buffet line! Polite complaints were to no avail as the front line on this Big Betsy is well trained to ward off any encounters. In short, once your in your locked! Dining- We chose "Any Time" and it met or exceeded our expectations, Dinner service was top notch. Food tasted very good with a wide variety of choices from start to finish. Entertainment- Do see the shows as they are O.K., especially the comedians! The pool bands were cabaret and repetitive but enjoyable. The "Movies Under The Stars", old releases but entertaining if you do not want the noise that surrounds the music pool. Casino- What you would expect! Buffets- Endless and crowded but food was O.K. Staff- 95% friendly, 5% with no personality. Tipping- Although not required as your room gets tacked 10.50$ a day per person per day, a little gratuity at dinner time might assist in your endeavors.The drinks have gratuity already included at 15% on every signature purchase made on your room. You be the judge! Ports of Call- Not near enough time in the good ports and far too much time in San Juan! Princess tends to dock far away from the main attractions at every important island! This affects your Taxi charges and timing to different areas of interest! Overall Impression- What you would expect with 3000 people herding at buffet lines and pool loungers. Get an early start! If we had to do it again, I would scrutinize my room better and pick a ship where the ports of call had lengthier stays. Princess is definitely selling themselves as a premier carrier, but I think they lack that personal flair you would expect with the prices your paying.The ship is not short on things to do for all age groups. Still, I stress, way too many people! Age Groups- 50% seniors, 25% couples, 25% families.