I travelled with a friend on this nine-night cruise, round-trip from Brooklyn, New York. I have cruised for many years, including several cruises with lines other than Princess. This was my 8th Princess cruise (of a total of 14 cruises). My travelling companion has cruised four times, all with Princess, and all within the last 18 months. I started cruising at 33 years of age (now 48) and my companion is 66.This trip was nothing more than a break for us, with me having completed my "busy" season at my work, and my companion being retired and working on contract only, with flexible free time.The pricing was excellent, and we had the nine-night cruise for just over $1100.00 total (fare and taxes included), charged in Canadian currency. Subsequently a credit was also granted because of some difficulties with the stateroom.We drove from Montreal to New York, and parked at the Brooklyn terminal. There were no issues or problems with the parking. It appeared to be plentiful (lot not full), and certainly with my car there were no security or damage issues.Embarkation was smooth, taking no more than fifteen minute from arrival to stateroom. This was helped along by the fact that we required medical expediency, so we do not wait in line.The stateroom was a normal, inside stateroom. There were issues with it which are described below in the stateroom section.The cabin steward (Martin) was adequate. He was by far not the best I've ever had, but certainly not the worst, either. He did his job as expected, and when we did see him he was generally polite. We did not have to ask for things more than once. Soap (highly perfumed) was promptly removed and not replaced. Drinks in the mini-fridge were removed, and as requested not brought back. Towels were promptly supplied and plentiful.Until the last day, we had no issues with the cabin steward. On the last day, however, he barged into the stateroom, despite the "do not disturb" notice and the double lock on the door. He made it clear, even though we were not even up, that he was not pleased we were still in the stateroom.This was reported to the front desk, in particular the entering of the room, and I will be addressing it again with Princess management.We had late dining, and attended the dining room all but one evening. We had requested a table for 2, and were annoyed to find a table for six. This was promptly corrected. The waiter (Miguel) and his assistant (Janos) were both excellent. The assistant was especially entertaining.Food was good. I have had somewhat better on Princess, but it certainly was not sub-par. Attending to some severe dietary issues was done with precision by the waiter. The head waiter was not the most helpful of persons, and things functioned better when he stayed out of the way.We did not attend much entertainment. We did hear a band several evenings, and the singing was quite good. The string quartet was also good, when one could find them.Disembarkation was smooth, although not uncommonly for the cruise lines, the luggage was damaged.