Hey everyone, thank you very much for your input. After reading all your comments, definitely going with the Deluxe balcony that includes the small sofa....Cruise with Royal Carib 99% of the time, and I must admit, balcony cabins are larger than princess. But in my opinion, just my opinion, food has gone downhill on Royal....and everyone we talk to said Princess to Alaska should be the 1st choice. So here we go, Discovery Princess, Deluxe Balcony, Alaska here we come!