Before You Sail · Antarctica, December 21, 2027 – January 7, 2028
On most cruises the cabin is where you sleep. On this one it is also where you watch Antarctica.
The seven cabin categories
Per person, double occupancy:
Inside — $3,619
Balcony, obstructed view — $4,249
Balcony — $4,799
Deluxe Balcony — $5,569
Mini-Suite — $6,149
Penthouse Suite — $9,549
Owners Suite — $10,759
The Majestic Princess has 1,780 staterooms in total: 342 inside, 715 balcony, 313 deluxe balcony, 374 mini-suites, and 36 suites.
Why the balcony question is different here
This voyage has four days along the Antarctic Peninsula, and all of the viewing happens from the ship.
Ice appears when it appears. So does a whale. On a public deck you go outside, look, and come back in when you get cold. With a balcony you can leave the curtain open and see the water from your bed.
The gap between an inside cabin and a standard balcony is $1,180 per person for this sailing.
The obstructed balcony
An obstructed-view balcony sits behind a lifeboat or another piece of ship structure. You have a real balcony and real fresh air, and part of the view is blocked.
It costs $4,249, which is $550 less than a clear balcony and $630 more than an inside cabin.
For a traveler who wants outdoor access at the lowest price, this is the category to look at first. Ask which specific cabins are on offer, because how much is blocked varies by cabin.
Which side of the ship to book
The itinerary runs south along the peninsula and back north, and the ship turns repeatedly while cruising the ice. Neither side has a reliable advantage.
Suites and mini-suites
Mini-suites add a sitting area and a larger balcony. Suites add more space, more balcony, and priority boarding and dining.
On a seventeen-day itinerary with five sea days, that extra room gets used.
The short answer
If the budget allows one upgrade on this trip, make it a balcony.
