Crown Princess - Balcony Cabin A701

We sailed in January 2026 and had a balcony cabin on Aloha deck (Deck 12). This is a cabin that can sleep up to three people. 

The third bed was a pull down bed from the ceiling.

 

Everything worked well. The bathroom was the normal bathroom with a shower curtain.

It did have some better toiletries.

The cabin was located aft of mid ship and was close to the stairs and lifts.

The muster station was E and was located on Deck 7 at Club Fusion.

The balcony was normal size and had a roof. We looked over other balcony cabins and suites. We prefer deck 12. This was our view.

Princess cabins are on the small size compared with other cruise lines. 

Voyager of the Seas - Balcony Cabin 8544

We booked a guaranteed cabin 4 weeks before the cruise in December, and were allocated this cabin about 10 days before the cruise. We were surprised with the size of the balcony - bigger than usual for a regular balcony.

The larger balcony also meant the lounge area was a little smaller, and the lounge would not be the third bed. We have sailed on Voyager before, so knew what to expect with the third bed.

The pull down bed above the big bed was great. Yes, there is little head room under the bed, but I could still sit up in bed, Peter couldn't. We liked it because we could utilize the lounge area day and night.

The cabin had plenty of storage in the main area and .....

 and in the wardrobe.

The bathroom was the usual with a proper shower screen.

The room was very quiet, despite being close to the lifts and stairs. In fact being that close was good. We were also able to view the Royal Promenade parades and events from just out side our door.

The muster station was D, which is located deck 4 port side - outside Giovanni's Table.

Great cabin. Everything worked as it should.

 

Carnival Encounter Balcony Cabin 12707

Sailed in Aug/Sept 2025 - Deck 12, fully covered.

When we arrived at the cabin it was set up for 4 people. I think it would be very cramped for 4 adults, but doable.

We travel as a triple, so the cabin steward simply dropped the top bunk down onto the bottom bunk. Looked messy and was a little lumpy at the foot of the bed but still comfy.

It did mean that all 3 beds were a different level, and that there is no room under the bed for cases - plenty of room in the wardrobe for cases.

Muster Station D is located on deck 7 in Black Circus at the back of the ship.

Cabin was close to the aft lifts and stairs, and only one flight up to the buffet (Lido Marketplace). These lifts take you directly down to the Dragon Lady Restaurant on deck 6, and directly up to the Altitude Nightclub on deck 18. There is also a door at the end of the hall that will take you to adults only pool.

The cabin was quiet - no lift noise or any noise from the above buffet. We have had cabins on this floor before and have no problem booking them again, and it was so nice to have a balcony.