Wonderful coastal cruise. With this being my 21st cruise, I can attest to the fact this was by far the fastest ever, embarkation and disembarkation.
Great ports. We did take a shore excursion in Santa Barbara and enjoyed the informative tour and particularly the tour guide. You could tell he loved what he was doing. Outstanding Broadway type shows. Only thing we did not like was Sabatini's as the veal was very tough. We are happy the Grand Princess will be undergoing drydock to modernize her interior, as she is showing her 20 year old age.
The game shows in the Explorer Lounge were hilarious and my hubby participated in one.
Once enjoying a balcony room, it is almost impossible to go any other way. Room was adequate in size for a cabin. Happy our suitcases fit under the bed. Would always book a room mid-ship, as there was hardly any swaying, and I am subject to sea sickness.