I stayed in one of the Symphony of the Seas' ocean-view balcony rooms with my husband and daughter. It provided ample storage space despite being just 182 square feet with a 50-square-foot balcony.

The difference in price between a balcony and an interior can be very dramatic. But it's also important to note that even though an ocean view should cost more than an interior, there are times ...

The ship was about 70% complete when reporters were invited to visit in mid-May. See what the in-progress family infinite balcony cabin looks like compared to what Royal Caribbean has been promising.