At check-in we waited in line for a very few minutes, we're Platinum (now Elite) and eligible for 'priority' check-in and the line for us was no shorter than the regular check-in lines. Either went quickly and we proceeded to a sitting area to await actual boardWe are retirees living in Las Vegas and fed up with the hassle of flying and the TSA indignities. And a very great bonus.....when I brought down the luggage and lined it up...wife asked which she should take. My reply; leave one for me and take the rest! No weight limits to worry about was a nice bonus. Thus we want to drive to the embarkation port; in this case, San Pedro. A bit of research finds that most cruise port hotels offer 'deals' to stay a night prior to departure and then leave the car in their lot. Rather than give information, go on line and do a 'google' search for cruise-and park hotels in the port of departure. Our hotel was almost walking distance from the pier; their shuttle went back and forth as needed taking up to 6 passengers and their luggage.

From the initial check-in and boarding to departure at the end our experience was fine. The few negatives I'll mention at the end of this review. No point dwelling on these since the overall experience was very good.

ing that required a 15-20 minute wait. Being familiar with the ship made it easy to reach our cabin without much delay. Dropping the 'carry-on' bags in the cabin we then proceeded directly to Deck 14 and........the buffet for lunch. Read more