We have been in 17032 facing aft twice. Loved the balcony EXCEPT when the ship is crowded, you feel like you are in a fishbowl. The noise from the band in the pool area was pretty bad as well. We're going again in January, and this time we selected a Haven stateroom. I may move us to a 2-bedroom, only so that the Butler can bring morning coffee/croissants without disturbing us.