We just got back from the 5/26-6/4/11 eastern caeibbean cruiseon the Caribbean Princess, This was our 1st Princess cruise, abd while I wasn't blown away we would sail Princess again depending on itinerary/price. We were a couple 61/63 traveling with my in-laws 83/86.
Embarcation: We were on the bus from Boston- 8 hours and not fun. By the time we got to the ship, it was 3:30pm and there was no line.
Cabin: we had a balcony mid ship on Baja deck. Comfortable, balcony larger than NCL, more closet space than NCL and even though the bathroom was smaller more comfortable than NCL. Our cabin steward was great - hardly ever saw him, but everyting was always just right. Did the post-it note thing if we had a request and this worked out well.