The Carnival Victory is a fun cruise line for people of all ages. Some people complain about the dated look of the ship. That may be true, but you are getting exactly what you pay for.
Embarkation process - It took a little time (less than an hour) and we were good to go. Pick up any booze you want before hand because they have someone waiting each time to board the ship to take it from you.
Room - We had a 8B balcony room. The balcony was probably 4 feet by 10 feet and had enough room to comfortably sit outside and enjoy the night air.
Good size room and balcony, more spacious than I expected.