Having only done three other pretty good cruises, Super Star Virgo (05), Rhapsody RCL (11) and Aria P&O (17), I was not expecting too much after reading previous reviews.
Embarkation was at the new Brisbane terminal which is a journey in itself but has coinvent parking if booked early and a short walk to boarding which was quite smooth, about an hour.
The Coral Princess is a little dated but very clean. Service was excellent, the MedallionNet medallion makes everything much more accessible, drinks and food can be easily ordered on your phone and they can find you for delivery, and you are able to easily find your ship mates.