Golden Princess Review
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GETTING THERE IS HALF THE FUN
We live in Northern California and traveled on Amtrak rather than have to "endure" another commercial flight. The Amtrak San Joaquin train starts in Oakland and runs to Bakersfield. An Amtrak bus then goes over the Grapevine and all the way to Long Beach / San Pedro. We came one day early and got dropped off right in the Queen Mary parking lot for a stay on that beautiful ship before our cruise. The next morning we rode over to pier 93 in their town car.
For the return trip, we chose early debarkation, carried off our luggage and caught the free shuttle in front of the terminal which took us right to the Amtrak stop on the adjacent pier 95. Although it was pouring rain during debarkation, we were able to wait inside and keep dry. The Amtrak bus arrived at 9:05 am and we were back in Modesto by 5:00 pm. We could not have driven back much faster, and the train ticket was a less expensive than gas and parking.
Cabin Review
Stateroom E619 is one of the best restricted view rooms because the window is between the lifeboats. Other that a cable or two, the view is not very restricted.
A great room for the price.
Close to aft elevators, which go all the way up to deck 17, providing easy access to the Horizon Court buffet or the SkyWalker Lounge.
An easy walk down one flight of stairs to get out on the promenade deck, the vista Lounge, or the photoshop.
Great access to most parts of the ship.
Near the laundry.
Quiet room, no vibrations.