Small, but clean. They use the space wisely. I especially loved how the closet was open and facing the bathroom, almost like its own room. I honestly feel like we got more space that way. The shower could've been bigger, but it's a cruise ship. It is what it is.

My sister used to be a pirate performer, so we know pirates. She was so excited to do this excursion, and it was the big one on our cruise vacation. When we got there, our parents were seated on the main level, where they could see the show perfectly. When we tried to take the first available seats on the next level up, we were told we couldn't sit there, and made to go up higher. To the very back of the ship. We couldn't see anything of the show. Like, literally nothing. Plus, everything felt so disorganized. Our Pirate walked right past us after taking everyone else's order, and it took another guest (who worked on our cruise ship) to get his attention to make sure we got served. I will say, though, the food was pretty good, when they remembered to take you below to GET food, which they didn't with my parents. 
Upon getting to the beach, nothing on the description explained you'd have to jump out of boats like you were storming Normandy. My parents don't consider themselves to have limited Mobility, but it was very difficult for them to get out of the boat that way. Thankfully getting back on the boat wasn't as difficult.
The time on the beach was nice. Frankly, it was just nice getting back on dry land after the up and down of the ship. The pirates were attentive with the drinks (Jake was awesome), especially after my parents explained that they didn't get to have breakfast, despite paying for it. 
On the way back to the main dock after the beach portion, I mostly read my kindle while music blared in my ears (though it was louder down below where you could see the stage). 
I think had we been prepared to jump off a boat onto a beach, we would never have taken this excursion. I'm not a strong swimmer, and my parents, despite being completely mobile, aren't used to jumping off boats. I think they should rewrite their excursion description to make it clear what's involved. That there's no dock on the beach, and that the boat is hella rocky, which, small ship. I get it. But dang. Personally, this wasn't my cup of tea, but if you enjoy jumping out of boats, and can somehow convince the pirates to let you sit where you can damn well see the show, then go you.

My parents booked this tour for us, and as it was our first excursion booked outside of the Princess Cruise umbrella, we were all a bit nervous. Nothing to be scared of, though. Our tour guide, Martin, was so passionate about Mazatlan. He wanted us to love everything about the city and had stories about everything. Very funny, interesting guy. Our driver, Daniel, was also a safe driver, and despite the crazy drivers who turn from middle lanes, I felt very secure in the van. I never felt pressured by Vista to buy anything, despite the stores we went to (like the marketplace, where everyone was marketing their wares. It's what they do there). The beach we drove by was absolutely stunning, and he even gave us the option to see cliff divers, warning us beforehand that tips would be requested. I'd definitely recommend Vista tours for anyone who wants to see Mazatlan.

Got a trip around Cabo with a lot of history, including a quick trip to a Tequila factory. Afterward, we got in a boat to go to the Arch. The party was really fun, though I wish we'd known beforehand about the port fee, just so we were prepared (I mean, we were, but I like to know these things in advance). The best shopping of any city on our trip.

We took this excursion after we disembarked because our flight didn't leave until 6 that night. Our luggage was safe while we explored the Aquarium of the Pacific, and had lunch across the street at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. It was a nice relaxing day, and we didn't have to worry about a thing. Highly recommend.

On the last day at sea, we got to see a cooking demonstration between the Head Chef and the Hospitality director, both of whom have been with Princess for their entire careers.The last cruise I was on had a tired looking ship and not nearly enough activities for someone my age.

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