This was our 2nd time on the Pride and our 4th Spirit class cruise. Still feel that the Spirit class is the way to go. Not to big, plenty of space
Embarkation: Way smoother than when we were on the Pride 2 years ago. We pulled in the parking lot at 10:45 and were on the lido eating lunch by 12:15. The port staff were entertaining and offered trivia questions and karaoke to pass the time. They even gave out the patented gold plated ship on a stick if you were willing to go up and play along.
It should be noted that the week we returned, my parents were getting on. Their embarkation was not nearly as smooth as we were late getting back to port. Cars were lined up waiting to get in until after 11. However, they did call to state that they were on the lido by 12:45
We were in 8189 which is great for being right by the elevator and stairs; however you can hear staff rolling carts over the sliding doors at odd hours. Balcony was well maintained as always