Got into San Fran from Detroit (Frontier Air $135) a day early and booked the San Remo hotel which is walking distance from the pier. Embarkation was a breeze at about 1:30 p.m. We did notice right away that this was an older crowd then the many Carnival cruises we have taken. Wasn't going to let that get us down and it really never became an issue. Being a fifty year old young man isn't all bad. Room was typical for an inside cabin. Enough space for my Wife and I but would be crowded if we needed those drop down beds for two more. Picked the late seating and a table of eight. Great companions to share the days activities with. Food was at par with other cruises; no complaints and wait staff was top notch. The Lido deck for lunch and breakfast was an improvement over other cruises. Food service areas were divided into about six areas preventing lineups. No waiting to get to your desired dish. I think with an older crowd and a lot of balcony rooms, the full ship did not seem crowded. No waits for machines in the gym and always a deck chair. Advice to others. Your allowed to bring beer and wine on board (not liquor) and there is a small fridge in your room. Join the cruise critic group for your cruise. It adds to your group of friends on board and it got us to the front of the line when boarding tenders in Panama. Pick a larger table for your dinner seating and join tables on the Lido deck. We had a blast.Actually the stop is Hualtuco, Mexico (wasn't on the list) A small port
town which looks like it was built for the cruise ships. Janet and I
walked to the nearest town Crucieta (about 45 minute walk through safe
Cabin was very nice. Good location. Headed back to the first stairway and right up to the back pool or right down to the theater. Could walk the other way right to the library and the center atrium. No problems here. It was actually an obstructed view cabin.