We had no problems getting from the airport to the ship and getting onboard.
Having been on a Disney cruise (Disney Magic) in January we were a little disappointed with our room compared to the Disney cruise. It was a little smaller and only had a shower (or closet as I called it) and no tub. We both complained that neither of us could touch the floor while sitting on the toilet! What's up with that??
Our first day sailing we basically just explored the ship. One thing about the Alaska cruise is it's usually a tad bit chilly to be laying on the top deck, so you are more or less confined indoors until you reach a port. There was plenty to do. We really enjoyed the Safari Lounge and played a lot of backgammon. The Safari Lounge and the Schooner Bar were our favorites. The only complaint was they are designated smoking areas. Both of us are non smokers and being around the smoke was not pleasant.