This was our first cruise. We took our grandson. Loved the Cruise as a Norwegian. Left the fancy clothes at home. Everyone, staff and tourists, were helpful and friendly. Great food-enjoyed the variety and different "ethnic" foods. Wonderful shore excursions. Evening entertainment-outstanding-those that we didn't go to, our grandson went to. Sufficient smoking areas, and those didn't bother me as a nonsmoker. Rooms were roomier than expected, as were the bathrooms, although a couple of more inches between the knees and wall on the commode would be nice (and I'm not a big or tall guy). Plan on cruising again on Norwegian (having been a stay on the land tourist for years). Didn't use any of the pay extra dining options. Embarkation and a breeze and folks helped you at every port. Lots of activities during the day. Some you could participate in, or watch, or watch later on TV ! Fitness room had everything one needed, especially on vacation and was large enough. And what scenery-on the Jewel in Alaska!