First off let me say this was my first cruise on Princess Cruise Lines. My family and I arrived in Seattle the day prior to the cruise and stayed near the airport(Holiday Inn Express). Very nice stay and they took us to the pier the day of the cruise. Had fun seeing the sites in Seattle.

Embarkation: Check in was very quick, but the rest of the process was crazy. After we checked in they seated us in several sections of chairs. After a few minutes one of the staff came through and let everyone know they were moving us outside to wait for boarding. We were informed we could sit inside but would lose our place in line to those that went outside. So we gathered our belongings and proceeded outside with the rest of the group. Not sure why we had to go outside and stand, but waited about 25 minutes or so to board.

Once we boarded the ship, several of the staff members were rude in helping everyone get on the elevators to their rooms. Not a good first impression for me!! Our room was ready which was a surprise to me. On other cruises my room has not been ready. A plus for Princess. Once we unpacked a few things we headed to the Horizon court buffet for lunch. The line was coming out the door to get to the food. The buffet is set up very poorly as you have to wait in a long line just to get food. Not everyone wants the same food. I am used to going to different food stations and never hardly waiting in line. Food was just average and selection was ok for a buffet. Also the inside seating is very limited. Read more