We were in 8086 on the Pearl this May. Although obstructed, you could see a little between the lifeboats. We always book to be near O'Sheehan's, one of our favorite spots, especially for breakfast and midnight nightcaps. We normally book inside cabins, but this was pretty comparible because of the obstructed view. and was a little larger/better layout than the inside cabins. On the Pearl, this room had one large window, not two small ones. We are booked next May on the Gem, but in an outside cabin on the other side of O'Sheehan's.