Port and starboard balconies are stepped out from the ship's hulls in wedding-cake fashion. That means, depending on location, yours will likely be exposed a bit -- or a lot -- to passengers on higher decks. Exceptions are balconies on Emerald deck, which are covered. Nearly infamous for the huge size of their balconies are minisuites E728 and E729. The space is great for relaxing and entertaining, but you'll probably hear the band during shows in the Vista Lounge below E278 and a strange mechanical-sounding noise in E729.