I am glad I read the reviews after booking the cruise. Some were downright ugly about the ship. As a first timer, there is nothing to compare against, except my days as a navy ship engineer. Our experience was very positive. The only surprise was the loud flushing of the cabin toilets. Thought my wife was going to come through the closed door.
We flew into Honolulu early and spent 3 days touring Oahu on our own. This was a good move. We were relatively rested when we boarded the ship. The boarding was easy and the line to the check in was not long.
Our first meal was in the Aloha Cafe while waiting for our cabin to be cleaned. What a zoo. Only ate there one other time. Food OK, but hard to navigate through the crowds.
Good sized closet, balcony was great, bathroom could use a little help. Clean the vent. Large enough for the 2 of us and our luggage.