Just got back from what was to be the Mexican Riviera cruise (3rd Princess - 7th Cruise), Embarkation was better than expected.  We arrived at LAX at 9:30am and Princess reps were already in the baggage area and buses waiting for us to take us the Sheraton for light snacks and drinks as the ship was late with disembarkation.  We met two wonderful couples there.  We got to the ship around 2:30pm and once at the pier it went really fast.  We were pointed to the floor where our cabin was mid-ship Dolphin mini-suite D515.  I would recommend the mini-suite it was very spacious and nice especially nice for this cruise as the weather turned out to be very cold most of the cruise and we were both able to sit on the couch and read.  Too cold and windy to use the veranda.  When we could go out we noticed lots of smokers and ashes landing on our balcony.  Had anytime dining (a first for us - would do it again)ithe food was good, enjoyed all of the dining rooms.  Best service we had was Paula in Vavaldi, but all service was very good.  We really enjoyed the Conservatory pool and the adult only pool.  We did purchase the thermal spa package and I recommend it, it was the best relaxation we have ever had.   Both Steve Moris and Kevin Jordan were great entertainers as well as the princess dancers, never missed a show, always had great seats.  Some of the staff performed one night and they were amazing to see.  We did not go to Mexico as soon as it started to get warm we went to San Diego, the best tours sold out fast so we missed out and walked on the pier which was nice and enjoyed the ship and the sun for first time in days. Then we went to Santa Catalina Island where we took a bus tour and went to the botanical gardens and walked through town.  This was a great tour.  We really liked Santa Catalina Island.   In the late evening before we left we saw otters playing in the water next to the ship.  It was overcast and cool in Santa Catalina, we would love to go back.  We did get to see a friends balcony room on the Aloha deck and it was nice, very private covered balcony (balcony larger than it looks) would probably take it next time or a PS suite on the Carib deck (covered and large).  Overall great relaxing cruise we were wanting.