Great (different itinerary) with a few extra days in Vancouver BC. Embarkation was crowed because 3 ships were in Vancouver the day we left. The ports were beautiful and there was plenty to do in each port exploring on your own. Vancouver, Seattle,Astoria, San Francisco,Santa Barbara, Los Angeles... The ship (Crown Princess) was beautiful and they were constantly cleaning and upgrading something. The food was good and plenty. (Had better and had worst) most cruise food is good and my wife says it even better because she doesn't have to make it.) The entertainment was good and there was always something to do on the ship. We really enjoyed the Ultimate Ship Tour (a behind the scenes tour of the whole ship you never see) including the doctor's office, the backstage of the theater, the kitchen stopping for refreshments and meeting the head chef an touring the freezer's the bakery,the food lines the soup kitchens and where the crew eats. Then on to the print shop,the photo lab and the laundry. Then to the bridge to meet with the captain and learn the ins and outs of all the controls and communication's of the ship...a great tour. (4 hours in total) There were a few problems on the cruise but all in all it was a great time as a vacation always is...... Can' wait for our next cruises
Balcony Cabin was alittle smaller than Carnival. However we liked that the balcony door slid open and not just opening up and slamming closed. Closet was also nicer for you hang up's. Shower was smaller also..