Cabin 8197 was spacious. Actually is classed as a restricted view but the view was great with a larger window than a port hole, particularly when heading into ports. Plenty of room for two, we did move the bed over slightly from the wardrobe as there is not much room to get out of bed compared to the other side nearest the window. Relatively noise free, a few doors closing in a morning and at night which is expected also the normal sound of the ship. Cabin is in a great location, not far from lifts on deck 8 where you can take the lift to deck 15 straight to the marketplace buffet. Although the MDR are at the other end of the ship so a good walk away if you have mobility problems. Kettle, Tea /coffee facility. Ice bucket. Mini bar in fridge which is chargeable. Coat hooks behind the door. Bathroom spacious with shelving two toothbrush glass holders. Shower excellent, with clothes line inside, two towel rails, two hooks on the inside of door, under sink space for toiletries. Cabin is in the middle of deck 8, we felt little or no swaying as you sometimes get on higher decks. Originally we had an inside cabin on deck 13. After successfully bidding on an outside Cabin we luckily ended up with 8197, which was perfect for the two of us. Would gladly stay in this Cabin again. Enjoy!
