We actually chose this cruise for the sea days. The ports were pleasant extras for us. We had a fabulous time. Cabin steward was fantastic along with every staff member we interacted with each day. We did (3) excursions and loved them all. Wild life adventure in San Martin was amazing! We really got our money's worth out of this one. Dolphins, sea lions, penguins, birds oh my! We zip lined in Costa Rica and had a great time flying through the trees. The staff was great with the advanced age of our group... I think everyone enjoyed the experience. We also did the beach excursion in Puerto Vallarta, warm water, great food and yummy drinks. Everything was wonderful. We did book all our excursions though Princess just to be safe so far from home and we weren't disappointed. Felt we got our money's worth out of each event. We loved the trivia and game shows on the ship and the bar staff was exceptional. Everyone was so much fun! The Cruise Director and entertainment staff were out of this world amazing! I wish I could name every staff member we encountered. We met wonderful fellow travelers and had a blast getting to know folks from other countries as well as from other States in the US. We came away with friends for life. We love Princess Cruise lines and will continue to sail with them as often as we can. If you like longer cruises with a nice combination of sea and port days this itinerary is for you. Can't wait until our next vacation! Thank you Princess