Embarking was easy & quick. Everything went much quicker than we anticipated.
This was our first balcony (aft extended) and we were very pleased. Since we were on the deck below the Lido pool, we had a cover over our balcony providing shade and since we were aft, there was protection from the wind. The cabin provided plenty of space. The bathroom had shelves to place toiletries & did not feel cramped at all.
Food in both the main dining room and the buffet was good. We didn't try the steak restaurant. There were plenty of options around the ship for eating. The pizza was delicious and available anytime. My favorite drink was Kiss on the Lips.
Cabin #8452 was the perfect cabin for us. We had an overhang so we had protection from the sun and since we were aft, there was no wind. It was a short walk to the stairs to go up one flight to the buffet or the aft pool. Very convenient. We would definitely recommend this cabin.