This was our first cruise ever and it was terrific.
Embarkation was super-easy -- just a little waiting around as there'd been a security check that morning and all the crew had to get off the ship during it.
Overall, the ship was beautiful. Everything very clean and organized. The only time it felt extremely crowded was the first day during the safety drill.
I loved the balcony on Dolphin deck for the scenery viewing. I liked not having to look down on anyone else. The mini-suite was plenty spacious, as was the bathroom. The fold-out bed was a bit small for my 6-2 son, but he's young and made do just fine. The couch itself was very comfortable for sitting and the bed was very comfortable as well -- we had no need for eggcrate mattresses. Everything was very clean and the service top-notch.