What to know before booking a cruise as a plus-size traveler?

[Dorothy]

I booked my first cruise and then panicked about tiny cabins and dining chairs. I know that it would be nice to have a balcony room because it's more spacious but what else should I know? Share your real cruise experiences. Help a girl out!

[Demon_skeith]

I've seen some people struggle to get up onto ships and fitting on chairs, it sucks they don't carry stuff to accommodate everyone of large size.