8-DAY MEXICAN RIVIERA ON THE NORWEGIAN STAR -- Round trip from Los Angeles, CA with stops in Acapulco, Zihuatenejo, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas -- Cabin 10087 inside stateroom --

BACKGROUND - This was my 6th cruise, second with NCL and first Mexican Riviera trip. Previous cruises include HAL Westerdam in 1998 (East Caribbean), Celebrity Mercury in 2000 (West Caribbean), NCL Wind in 2003 (West Caribbean), Carnival Destiny in 2005 (South Caribbean) and Royal Caribbean Legend of the Seas in 2006 (West Caribbean). I went on this trip with my mom and my grandma.

EMBARKATION - We arrived at the port after a half hour shuttle ride from the airport (Super Shuttle?). It was about 11:30am. A porter took our luggage and we entered the holding room, went through security and began to check in. We went through the line, got our pictures taken for our room cards and were walking onto the ship within 30 minutes. I thought the process was well organized and there were even some staff members handing out refreshments. Read more