This was our 8th cruise (others on Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Holland America, & NCL), but this was our first on Princess.
We drove down from Fresno, parked in the parking lot for $12.00 per day, and were on the ship by 2:00 PM. Embarkation was fast and easy.
We don't spend a lot of time in our cabin, and it was just fine for us, plenty of room and the bed was comfortable (a little to short for my husband, but he survived). It was also nice to have a balcony.