Back a couple of weeks from the Southern Caribbean on the Crown. Overall the nicest itinerary around the continental US, IMHO. Just my wife and I, late 40's-early 50's and 17 year old daughter--probably our last Spring Break together before she's off doing her own thing (God help us).
One of the best parts of the cruise was the 2 days we spent in San Juan prior to departure. I was pleasantly surprised by old San Juan--thought it would be more like the Mexican ports (which I found to be pretty junky behind glitzy facades) but it was truly more Caribbean and very historic, in (mostly) very good condition. Easily walkable, and truly fabulous restaurants--try The Parrot Club and Aquaviva, you'll be impressed.
Stayed at the Sheraton Old San Juan, right across from the Bay, within sight of and 2 blocks from the cruise ship pier. Our room was on the corner facing the water and the pier, with a Juliet balcony--very nice. The Westerdam was at the dock when we arrived, and I was reminded what beautiful ships the HAL Vista class are. Saturday morning we got our first view of the Crown Princess--geez, what a behemoth, and to be charitable, not so much a looker. Truly looked like a sideways office building.