As first time cruises we traveled with family who are old hats but we used Cruise Critic to help with the planning and as a result we had an absolutely amazing trip. We are now converts to the cruising experience and are planning the next trip already.
Not sure what to put so I may seem to be rambling but here goes. We arrived at the embarkation early and basically walked right on to the ship, really had no waiting other than the security area. The staff were very helpful and so we were able to begin enjoying the experience with no stress after boarding. When we disembarked our group was called as we arrived at our meeting area and we were able to leave the ship pick up our luggage and be on our way with absolutely no delays.
Not having anything to compare it to we were very pleased with the ship, it was easy to find our way around and we were always greeted with pleasant smiles and helpful staff.
not having anything to compare it to we were very pleased with the cabin. I am a large person (over 6ft. in height) and found the cabin quite pleasant. There was a small table between the couch and the desk that was really not needed but it was not a big concern.