First-time cruiser -- head read up on all the various things to watch for on cruises, etc. We found ourselves with many experienced cruisers (5 x a year or more) who told us this was an exceptional ship relative to many.
Check-in was fast and efficient with little waiting despite a large number of people arriving when we did.
Disembarkation was no waiting at all -- really excellent.
Large bed, excellent balcony -- room for two reclining deck chairs and a table, felt very spacious compared to what we've heard about many ship rooms. Room attendants did an awesome job of maintaining. This about 2/3 of the way back on the ship port side. It was quiet both from the hallway side and sitting on the balcony.