We chose this cruise due to price, value, and the home port - no flying in the winter. Left our home 30 miles from Port of Baltimore at 11:00. We were on the Lido deck eating lunch before 1:00. Embarkation was easy, very organized, and quick. Lines moved quickly. We planned on spending the week relaxing and were very succcessful.
First day (Sunday) -- Lido deck buffet -- tables not cleaned timely.
Cabin -- clean, lots of storage, comfortable. Friends had a problem with their thermostat. Was fixed that afternoon.
Lots of storage
Located below the Mermaid Grille - not much noise from above
Not sure what 'extended balcony' means. Balcony seemed to be typical size.