We arrived at the Port of LA in our own personal vehicle, last year we had chosen a local hotel to stay, stay and park deal, but, it took us nearly an hour to get back to the hotel and our car after the cruise, way to long for the price.
We arrived at the port, check in, the baggage ordeal was all easy as usual! Very quick, as last year, was on the ship very quickly! Picture and all!
We were actually on the ship about 11:30, went around took the usual pictures and sat down, poolside, and ordered the first of many throughout the cruise! Very nice, hot in LA, but cool in the shade. Relaxed there til about 1, Captain Per announced at 1, that the staterooms were ready! Our room, 6318, center hump, awesome location, access to the stairs, right outside our room, or elevators if needed. We had stayed in the same room 1 year ago, same experience, the room was great! Standard room, very clean, love the balcony, views, etc.
Cabin 6318 on Mariner. Easy access to elevators/stairs, right around the corner from the room. The living area, appropriate for the price of the cabin. Can't say enough about the balcony and the view, both forward and aft, awesome! The balcony was also right over where the port pilot's jumped aboard to assist with the port areas, interesting to watch. Nice couch, bed was comfy, great closet, alot of shelving in the closet, drawers for other things, frige, nice. The bathroom was nice, good areas for storage both in the cabinet and under the sink. Good shower, nice pressure, area, perfect. In the evening or during the day, no noise at all from the elevator or stairs, perfect location.