This was a birthday cruise for me, so I chose a forward facing Mini Suite. The cabin steward was fantastic especially since I had my slightly slobbish 5 year old with me. She loved the camp program as did I. The hours were good, although the walk from the front to the back 2-3 times a day sure worked off the calories I consumed. I'm Elite with Princess' Captain Circle, and the cruise line continued to meet our expectations. The tour department however failed epically. They 100% did not deliver the excursion purchased, and when called out on it I was basically called a liar. I prefer to use the cruise line excursions for the feeling of security, but I will no longer use them. There are other tour companies that will ensure your timely return to the port or get you to the next one. The Club Class dining room staff were excellent. Winning a free cruise and two other drawings in the casino certainly did make my birthday!!
I loved the forward facing balcony. It was huge, and had a table with 2 chairs as well as 2 lounge chairs for sunning. The capacity was 3 passengers, and the sofa converted to a bed that was pretty comfortable.