This was our second cruise with Princess to Hawaii & back. Our overall experience with Princess has been excellent; great service, friendly crews, reasonably well maintained ships, excellent dining, decent entertainment, and comfortable accommodations.

Embarkation was swift and efficient. We were on the ship within 45 minutes of arrival at the terminal. Our room was ready when we boarded (approximately 12 noon). We had room A209, forward on Aloha Deck (deck 12). This proved to be a great location, even though it is one of the lower classifications of balcony cabins. The beds could use an upgrade. We asked for a topper for our bed which was readily provided, and greatly improved our sleeping situation. Don't be afraid to ask for a mattress topper and different pillows if you find the bed uncomfortable.

The sea days were relaxing and enjoyable, although there was plenty to do for those who wanted to always be on-the-go. We enjoyed lots of down time, reading, resting and attending lectures. We used the gym every day, and by using the stairs instead of the elevators managed to stay active enough to keep from gaining much weight; food was everywhere, and a person could eat all day (& some probably did!). The gym facility was excellent and we made full use of it. Early or late morning were the best times. By mid-morning the place was packed. Read more