1) Middle of the pack
2) Small, older, but still charming and popular ship
3) Cabins are of similar sizes across the major cruise lines
4) You'd have access to anywhere except lounges reserved for suites and "frequent flyer" status passengers
5) Seas are generally calm
6) The drink package is a deal if you can drink enough per day (from $8 for a beer to $14 for mixed drinks) to match the daily cost.
7) For a first time RC cruiser? No other upgrades are worth it