Boy this is tough to write. Swallow my pride, my humility, and take full ownership of the fact that my wife and I talked our friends into going on this trip with us as their first cruise experience.
Go ahead, say it:
1) 'You should have known better! It was the Crown Princess' first sailing in 25 months!'
Cramped, dated, and vibrated due to engine proximity. Overall, it could have been worse, but it absolutely could have been a lot better. The balcony saves all when in Alaska.