Embarkation, well this was our 5th cruise with NCL never a problem, same goes for getting off the ship.
Public areas were plentiful and spacious with great views, something for everyone was active to quiet from sunny to shady.
Cabin Balcony Room 9 mid ship - Carpet needed to be replaced, across hall from the Internet cafe, we thought that might be a problem was it was not. The safe needs to be repaired four times we had to call to get it reset. Overall a good room. For us having a balcony room, if we can afford it, if there is a great last minute deal is the way to go, we had the sliding door open every night and listened to the ocean. We have had inside cabins and window rooms in the past on other cruises because at the time that is all we could afford. This was our second balcony room and there is nothing like it.