BACKGROUND: I'm in my late 50s and traveled with a friend. I have cruised 30+ times,
EMBARKATION: We took the PrimeTime shuttle from LAX ($16 each). Our embarkation process went smoothly, and we were on board in time to drop our carry on bags in our cabin before having lunch and exploring the ship.
SHIP OVERALL: It is attractive with some nice public rooms. It has a three-story atrium, but doesn't "wow" you. The seventh deck has plenty of lounge chairs, and there seemed to be lots of seating around pools and open spaces.