Diamond Princess Review
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This was our sixth cruise with Princess, and the experience was as usual: very good, but not quite excellent. I'll comment on the things that struck me as perhaps useful to others.
Embarcation and departure were a snap, aided by our platinum status. We had stayed at The Sebel in Auckland (recommended -- an easy walk to the pier if your suitcases have wheels).
We were in C103 (Caribe deck). This is at the bow and is actually a balcony at an ocean view rate -- the reason being that the balcony is locked for understandable reasons when the ship is underway. Since it is at the bow, the ship's movement is more noticeable, but that was fine with us. It also means rather long walks to get to the rest of the ship, but that is also fine with us -- one needs the exercise. I'd recommend the location, assuming the motion will not bother you.
Cabin Review
C103 is at the bow, which means there is more motion. That was fine with us. It actually is a balcony cabin, though sold as ocean view since the balcony is supposed to be locked when the ship is underway. The steward opens it on request when in port. The cabin is quiet, given that there is little traffic, and a long walk to the dining rooms, but then the exercise is useful.