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Cabin 8542Jun 15, 2026
BalconyIndependence of the Seas · Cabin category 4D
Independence of the Seas 4D Balcony Cabins
Cabin category 4D is a balcony cabin on Independence of the Seas: 8 4D cabins on decks 8, 9 and 10, each 188 sq ft with a 53 sq ft balcony.
8cabins
188 sq ft+ 53 sq ft balcony
Up to 2guests
8, 9 & 10decks
See balcony faresBalcony cabins on Independence of the Seas from $109 pp/night. We price by cabin type, not by category.
// 01 · Floor plan
Independence of the Seas 4D balcony floor plan
Interior188 sq ft
Balcony53 sq ft
Total241 sq ft
- Sleeps
- Up to 2 guests
- Beds
- One Royal King bed (can convert into two twin-size beds) · One fold-down Pullman bed in staterooms with up to 3 guests · One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests
- Bathroom
- One bathroom
- Living space
- Room with bed, vanity and sitting area with sofa
4D's total size vs every category on the shipInterior plus balcony, from the smallest category to the largest.
4D241 sq ft
153 sq ftCP · smallest
1671 sq ftRS · largest
// 02 · Compare
How Independence of the Seas 4D cabins compare
Independence of the Seas 4D balcony cabins are the same 188 sq ft as 5 other balcony categories, with a 53 sq ft balcony, the largest among balcony categories; 13% of its cabins connect to a neighbor.
4D: 188 sq ft · tied #5 with 5 others of 10 balcony categories
Balcony avg · 196 sq ftShip avg · 282 sq ft
3BSpacious Ocean View Balcony207 sq ft1BSpacious Ocean View Balcony207 sq ft2BSpacious Ocean View Balcony207 sq ftSGSpacious Sunset Ocean View Balcony207 sq ft4DOcean View Balcony188 sq ft1DOcean View Balcony188 sq ft2DOcean View Balcony188 sq ftCBConnecting Ocean View Balcony188 sq ft5DOcean View Balcony188 sq ftSBSunset Ocean View Balcony188 sq ft
// 03 · Deck plan
Find Independence of the Seas 4D cabins on the deck plan
Deck 9 · 4 4D cabins
Swipe to pan · tap a cabinHover a cabin · click to pin4DBalcony4
// 04 · Reviews
Independence of the Seas 4D Cabin Reviews
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Deck 8 · Port · Forward
// 05 · Alternatives
Closest alternatives to Independence of the Seas 4D
Only what's different from 4D is shown.
1D
Ocean View Balcony128 cabins
Same size, on lower decks
Decks 6 & 7−7 pts connectingSleeps up to 4
See 1D3B
Spacious Ocean View Balcony279 cabins
More room inside
+19 sq ft inside−11 sq ft balconyDecks 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10Mostly aft−2 pts connectingSleeps up to 4
See 3B5D
Ocean View Balcony51 cabins
Same size, on lower decks
Decks 6, 7 & 8Mostly midship+32 pts connectingSleeps up to 3
See 5D// 06 · Location
Where 4D balcony cabins sit on Independence of the Seas
All 4D cabins are forward. 4D cabins are on decks 8, 9 and 10; deck 9 has the most (4).
Forward · Midship · Aft
BOWSTERN
Forward100%8 cabins
Midship0%0 cabins
Aft0%0 cabins
Port · Starboard
Port63%5 cabins
Starboard37%3 cabins
Deck spread
Deck 8
2
Deck 9
4
Deck 10
2
// 07 · What's inside
What's inside an Independence of the Seas 4D balcony
Enjoy the amenities of a private stateroom that offers you a balcony with spectacular views and more. On Independence of the Seas, Ocean View Balcony staterooms (category 4D) measure 188 sq ft, plus a 53 sq ft balcony, and sleep up to 4 guests. Beds: one Royal King bed that converts into two twin beds, one fold-down Pullman bed (in rooms for 3) and one double sofa bed (in rooms for 4). Independence of the Seas has 8 4D cabins, on decks 8–10.
One bathroom. Room with bed, vanity and sitting area with sofa.
Included
- Dedicated stateroom attendant
- Daily cleaning service
- Exclusive bedding collection
- Stateroom climate control
- Ample closet and storage
- In-room HD-TV
- In-room safe for valuables
- Hair dryer
- Deluxe toiletries: shampoo, conditioner & body wash
// 08 · Photos
Independence of the Seas 4D cabin photos
// 09 · Every cabin
All 8 cabins in category 4D
// 10 · Known issues
Known issues in cabin category 4D
No issues recorded for 4D cabins.
// 11 · Prices
Balcony prices on Independence of the Seas
Prices are by cabin type. We don't price individual categories like 4D; "See balcony fares" opens current balcony fares with our booking partner.
Lowest fare by type · per person / night
Balcony is $26 more per night than an ocean view cabin, and $103 less per night than a suite.
$74
+$9$83
+$26$109
+$103$212
InsideOcean ViewBalconySuite
Prices below recent average · now
64%of sailings
64% of upcoming Balcony sailings are currently below their recent average fare.
// 12 · Other ships
4D on other Royal Caribbean ships
Independence of the SeasTHIS SHIP8 cabins · 188 sq ft + 53 sq ft balcony
241 sq ft
Wonder of the Seas738 cabins · 182 sq ft + 50 sq ft balcony
232 sq ft
Symphony of the Seas655 cabins · 182 sq ft + 50 sq ft balcony
232 sq ft
Harmony of the Seas635 cabins · 182 sq ft + 50 sq ft balcony
232 sq ft
Oasis of the Seas530 cabins · 182 sq ft + 50 sq ft balcony
232 sq ft
Odyssey of the Seas477 cabins · 182 sq ft + 55 sq ft balcony
237 sq ft
Anthem of the Seas427 cabins · 198 sq ft + 55 sq ft balcony
253 sq ft
Allure of the Seas361 cabins · 182 sq ft + 50 sq ft balcony
232 sq ft
Quantum of the Seas353 cabins · 198 sq ft + 55 sq ft balcony
253 sq ft
Spectrum of the Seas257 cabins · 198 sq ft + 81 sq ft balcony
279 sq ft
Serenade of the Seas150 cabins · 179 sq ft + 41 sq ft balcony
220 sq ft
Jewel of the Seas141 cabins · 179 sq ft + 41 sq ft balcony
220 sq ft
Brilliance of the Seas106 cabins · 179 sq ft + 41 sq ft balcony
220 sq ft
Voyager of the Seas36 cabins · 198 sq ft + 42 sq ft balcony
240 sq ft
Navigator of the Seas28 cabins · 198 sq ft + 42 sq ft balcony
240 sq ft
Liberty of the Seas20 cabins · 188 sq ft + 46 sq ft balcony
234 sq ft
Freedom of the Seas16 cabins · 188 sq ft + 46 sq ft balcony
234 sq ft
Explorer of the Seas15 cabins · 198 sq ft + 47 sq ft balcony
245 sq ft
Adventure of the Seas9 cabins · 162 sq ft + 47 sq ft balcony
209 sq ft
Mariner of the Seas9 cabins · 198 sq ft + 46 sq ft balcony
244 sq ft
Utopia of the Seas6 cabins · 191 sq ft + 50 sq ft balcony
241 sq ft
// 13 · FAQ
Independence of the Seas 4D cabin FAQ
How big is an Independence of the Seas 4D balcony cabin?
188 sq ft inside plus a 53 sq ft balcony: 241 sq ft in total.
How many Independence of the Seas 4D cabins are there, and on which decks?
8 cabins: 2 on deck 8, 4 on deck 9 and 2 on deck 10.
How many people can stay in an Independence of the Seas 4D cabin?
Up to two, in every 4D cabin with a recorded occupancy.
What's the difference between cabin category 4D and 1D on Independence of the Seas?
They are the same size (188 + 53 sq ft). 1D cabins are on decks 6 and 7; 4D cabins are higher, on decks 8, 9 and 10.
Do Independence of the Seas 4D cabins connect?
Yes: 1 of the 8 4D cabins (13%) connect to a neighboring cabin.
// 14 · Next steps
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