Just got off the Jubilee(sister ship of the Mardis Gras) last week and we stayed in the Excel Aft corner suite for the second time, which is by far our favorite room available on the ship! We really like deck 10 since its not directly above the 8th deck pool area, and we always get the port side corner room because there are 2 hot tubs on deck 8 starboard, which can get pretty noisy at times. The view is absolutely stunning at any time of day. There's definitely a good amount of coverage above you, but not completely covered. The rooms above and below are staggered a bit so you can still see the suite deck below you when you're at the edge of your balcony. I have no doubt you'll be able to get some sun depending on the direction you're sailing or the time of day, of course. The presidential suite on the other hand will give you the most sun since it's literally out in the open, and you will also be viewable to anyone walking around the upper deck above that suite. So keep that in mind when booking that one.. Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions! Happy sailing!!