Royal Caribbean recently made an upgrade to their Navigator of the Sea cruise ship, adding a virtual balcony to each of their interior staterooms. The virtual balcony consists of an 80 inch HD display featuring a live feed from RED EPICs positioned on the stem and the stern of the cruise ship. Durability was a huge concern for the project, since the cameras would have to provide a consistent feed while exposed to the elements—including sun, salt water, and wind.

Whether the cabin's "balcony" faces the front or the back of the boat determines if they display the video from the camera mounted on the stem or stern. By displaying the frontal view on a forward facing screen, passengers are less likely to experience sea sickness since the physical motion mirrors what they're looking at.

Mounted with a wide angle lens, the RED EPICs provide a panoramic view that allows customers to feel like they're experiencing the most coveted views on the ship first hand. While some may consider an inner stateroom to be less than ideal, those passengers will now be able to take in every sunrise and sunset in HD.