This was our first cruise so I can't compare it with ones on other lines. We flew into Seattle the day before our ship left and I recommend that everyone go at least one day ahead.
We arrived at the cruise terminal about 12:15 p.m. and we onboard by 1:00 p.m. It was easy and so quick! The sailaway party was so much fun, the bbq was good and watching Seattle fade away was so touching.
The ship is beautiful and very well kept. We have a balcony cabin very aft and it was fine. We met our room stewards right when we got to our cabin and they were wonderful to us the entire trip. I can't say enough good things about them. My husband was sick a few days toward the end of the cruise and the room stewards came and checked on him two times. They noticed that the do not disturb sign had been on the door all day. They asked if they could get him anything and also asked if he needed the doctor. Each night on our bed was a new towel animal and a piece of chocolate along with the next days dailies. They kept our cabin spotless. We found all the staff to be exceptional, always friendly and always willing to help.