We had a group of 9 people on this cruise. One of our party picked the cruise because of the date and itinerary. The cruise greatly exceeded my expectations.
Pacific Princess is the smallest ship in the Princess fleet. The cruise reminded me of why I cruise. The ship is beautifully appointed and has nearly all of the amenities of the larger ships. It does not have the international cafe, but we did not miss it. Everywhere you went, there was adequate seating for the shows, at the buffet, in the restaurant, in the casino, the bars, by the pool, etc. For those who love the promenade deck around this ship with deck chars, this is the ship for you.
Embarkation was a snap. We had priority boarding, but you didn't need it. Easy to get on. There just weren't a lot of people.
The largest mini suite I have seen. Well appointed with a full size sofa, a table and chairs, desk with chair, lots of storage and a large bathroom with a tub and shower. Great cabin.