We were extremely disappointed in princess' boarding for our cruise from Papeete. After getting our boarding card with very little trouble or delay we waited in line for over an hour and a half to get on the ship. They only used one gangway (the second gangway was used for departing passengers; and there were hardly any) took our id pictures and ran us through the metal detector. We got s different excuse from each staff member we asked but were told by several that boarding in Paapeete always takes extra time.

Not really a big deal now that it's over since I doubt I'll ever cruise on the Pacifi Princess again since it is for sale (Ocean Princess already sold to Oceania) AND even though it is the same ship as Azamara and Oceania sail, it does not measure up in any category - food service, food quality, enrichment lectures, entertainment, grill, or activities. The single exception was the Casino Bar entertainer, Jere Ring; possibly the BEST entertainer I have ever seen on a cruise ship.

We did enjoy the itinerary, 3 ports in Tahiti, 5 days to Hawaii, 3 ports in Hawaii, then 5 days to LA. There was no Anytime Dining which is usually available on Princess ships.