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Independence of the Seas SB Balcony Cabins

Cabin category SB is a balcony cabin on Independence of the Seas: 16 SB cabins on decks 6, 7, 8 and 9, each 188 sq ft with a 53 sq ft balcony.

16cabins
188 sq ft+ 53 sq ft balcony
Up to 3guests
6, 7, 8 & 9decks
See balcony faresBalcony cabins on Independence of the Seas from $105 pp/night. We price by cabin type, not by category. Fares as of Oct 12, 2026.
Representative photo: Independence of the Seas Sunset Ocean View Balcony cabin
Representative photo, shared with category 1B
// 01 · Floor plan

Independence of the Seas SB balcony floor plan

Representative photo: Independence of the Seas Sunset Ocean View Balcony cabin
No floor plan published for this category. Showing a cabin photo instead.
Interior188 sq ft
Balcony53 sq ft
Total241 sq ft
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests4 cabins sleep 2 · 12 sleep 3
Beds
One Royal King bed (can convert into two twin-size beds) · One fold-down Pullman bed in staterooms with up to 3 guests
Bathroom
One bathroom with shower or tub
Living space
Room with bed, vanity, and sitting area with sofa
SB's total size vs every category on the shipInterior plus balcony, from the smallest category to the largest.
SB241 sq ft
153 sq ftCP · smallest
1,671 sq ftRS · largest
// 02 · Compare

How Independence of the Seas SB cabins compare

Independence of the Seas SB balcony cabins are the same 188 sq ft as 5 other balcony categories, with a 53 sq ft balcony, the largest among balcony categories; 25% of its cabins connect to a neighbor.

// 03 · Deck plan

Find Independence of the Seas SB cabins on the deck plan

Deck 6 · 4 SB cabins

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SBBalcony4
// 04 · Alternatives

Closest alternatives to Independence of the Seas SB

Only what's different from SB is shown.

Representative photo: Independence of the Seas Ocean View Balcony cabin
Same size
1D
Ocean View Balcony128 cabins

Same size, on lower decks

Decks 6 & 7Leans forward−19 pts connectingSleeps up to 4
See 1D
Representative photo: Independence of the Seas Spacious Ocean View Balcony cabin
Step up
3B
Spacious Ocean View Balcony279 cabins

More room inside

+19 sq ft inside−11 sq ft balconyDecks 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10−14 pts connectingSleeps up to 4
See 3B
Representative photo: Independence of the Seas Spacious Sunset Ocean View Balcony cabin
Similar, different spot
SG
Spacious Sunset Ocean View Balcony6 cabins

Similar size, on higher decks

+19 sq ft inside−11 sq ft balconyDeck 10+8 pts connectingSleeps up to 4
See SG
// 05 · Location

Where SB balcony cabins sit on Independence of the Seas

All SB cabins are aft. SB cabins are on decks 6, 7, 8 and 9.

Forward · Midship · Aft
BOWSTERN
Forward0%0 cabins
Midship0%0 cabins
Aft100%16 cabins
Port · Starboard
Port50%8 cabins
Starboard50%8 cabins
Deck spread
Deck 6
4
Deck 7
4
Deck 8
4
Deck 9
4
// 06 · What's inside

What's inside an Independence of the Seas SB balcony

Enjoy the amenities of a private stateroom that offers you a balcony with spectacular views and more. On Independence of the Seas, Sunset Ocean View Balcony staterooms (category SB) measure 188 sq ft, plus a 53 sq ft balcony, and sleep up to 3 guests. Beds: one Royal King bed that converts into two twin beds and one fold-down Pullman bed (in rooms for 3). It has one bathroom with shower or tub. Independence of the Seas has 16 SB cabins, on decks 6–9.

One bathroom with shower or tub. 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
// 07 · Photos

Independence of the Seas SB cabin photos

Representative photo: Independence of the Seas Sunset Ocean View Balcony cabin
Cabin
Independence of the Seas Sunset Ocean View Balcony (SB) cabin, photo 2 of 2
Cabin
// 08 · Every cabin

All 16 cabins in category SB

// 09 · Known issues

Known issues in cabin category SB

Obstructed Balcony View9 cabins · 56% of SB
// 10 · Prices

Balcony prices on Independence of the Seas

Prices are by cabin type. We don't price individual categories like SB; "See balcony fares" opens current balcony fares with our booking partner.

Lowest fare by type · per person / night

Balcony is $22 more per night than an ocean view cabin, and $105 less per night than a suite.

$73
+$10$83
+$22$105
+$105$210
InsideOcean ViewBalconySuite

Fares as of Oct 12, 2026. Prices change daily.

Prices below recent average · now
55%of sailings

55% of upcoming Balcony sailings are currently below their recent average fare.

See balcony fares
// 12 · FAQ

Independence of the Seas SB cabin FAQ

How big is an Independence of the Seas SB balcony cabin?

An Independence of the Seas SB cabin is 188 sq ft inside plus a 53 sq ft balcony: 241 sq ft in total.

How many Independence of the Seas SB cabins are there, and on which decks?

Independence of the Seas has 16 SB cabins: 4 on deck 6, 4 on deck 7, 4 on deck 8 and 4 on deck 9.

How many people can stay in an Independence of the Seas SB cabin?

Independence of the Seas SB cabins sleep up to three. 4 cabins sleep 2 and 12 sleep 3.

What's the difference between cabin category SB and 1D on Independence of the Seas?

Independence of the Seas SB and 1D cabins are the same size (188 + 53 sq ft). 1D cabins are on decks 6 and 7; SB cabins are higher, on decks 6, 7, 8 and 9.

Do Independence of the Seas SB cabins connect?

Yes: 4 of the 16 Independence of the Seas SB cabins (25%) connect to a neighboring cabin.

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