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Mercury is a wonderful ship--but is definitely smaller than those you mentioned. Had no problem in Carib--except the last cruise night there was a big storm it did list quite a bit, causing everyone to roll out of bed & all the dishes to break. We were told this class ship does that at times! Not familiar with waters on the west coast. We are back on Mercury in Sept 05 to Pacific NW. I did see a great cruise for 06 on Infinity to Calif Coast & then down to Mex Riviera. If we were not already booked for Hawaii on 06 I would definitely take that one. over the Mecury itin. In fact that's our top choice for 07 if it is offered. (we like to dream & plan ahead!)