Being our first ocean cruise we didn't know what to expect and were pleasantly surprised. Airports could learn a thing or two about embarkation/disembarkation as they were extremely quick and efficient in their process.
We were on the 8th deck with a balcony cabin. The cabin itself was bigger than we anticipated and had more than enough storage room for clothes etc. The bathroom was compact but efficient.
The dining was flexible, which was perfect for us as we didn't want to be on a scheduled time for eating. There are plenty of dining options from buffet, (from hot dogs to salmon wellington at the same sitting) to a la carte.
We cruised around Glacier Bay for a day and saw bears, sea lions and of course glaciers