I stayed in a $13,000 suite on Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship
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- Опубліковано 11 січ 2023
- I spent six nights in a two-bedroom AquaTheater suite on the Wonder of the Seas to celebrate my daughter's birthday. Here's what you get for the price of one of the top suites on this new cruise ship!
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This is the ONLY cabin I book when I cruise...then I wake up.
LOL same unfortunately 😂
😂😂😂
And I thought I was the only one… 😮
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Matt needs to wake up and stick to what the people watching his channel can afford. @harr travel is calling my name
Don't think I could justify spending 13k on a vacation unless I made over 350k a year. All the extras (excursions, tips, shopping, dining etc) would push it over 16k easy.
It all depends on your living expenses. Personally, if I was making about 150-200k, I’d likely take a $10-$15k vacation yearly. I live in Ohio, where the average household spends less than $3k per month on necessary living expenses. Going on a $15k vacation would require 2-3 months of saving on a $150k salary, after estimated taxes.
All depends on your living expenses and how much that mortgage is. And if you’re overpaying for your vehicles.
@@CC-iu7sq $150-200k is poverty level in California.
For youtubers it's a tax write off and you can also make a video on and recoup ad revenue to cover it
I can only dream….😅
@@V8Brah That’s why I said it depends on living expenses. Nevertheless, it’s not poverty level in CA. Its just middle class. In the Midwest, you’re literally rich.
So, avoid California. Garbage state anyway.
Just wanted to say that I truly appreciate and enjoy the content from Matt and Royal Caribbean Blog. So informative and always puts me in a good mood.
I appreciate that!
We usually book grand suite - there are extras with that which add up to value for us (preferred seating at dinner, little “extras” from the concierge such as bridge tours, wine and chocolates delivered to the room, reserved seating around pool)…but most importantly, the concierge lounge. Pro tip: the drinks served in the lounge are included. It’s definitely another level up from regular rooms.
As long as it keeps you isolated from the steerage and riff raff. Though that tends to be more a Carnival problem.
Hubby and I fo too. We work hard and really enjoy the perks of the Grand Suite.
You lucky son of a gun im so envy of you
I also book a grand suite for our longer cruises with 3 little ones I believe it’s worth it
I was on Navigator of the seas last week, and used all the same perks you say here, and I'm only emerald, i just go seat in elite area anyways because its wide open, even the suite lounge just walk in nobody questioned me. I didn't pay any tips because I never saw our room steward once the whole trip. all i saw was a bed made period, server is bad on RCCL NOW. The new dinner menu sucks now
People need to stop worrying about what other people do with their money. Very cool that you got to experience an awesome suite!
I've been waiting for you to have the opportunity to showcase this content! Glad you splurged! Maybe some tax day I'll book one for our family too! Thanks Matt!
Your two beedrroom suite reminds me of the Family Suites Royal Caribbean used to have. Our family of five traveled well in those from about 2008-2015. No Genie back then, but the setup of two bedrooms, two baths plus living/dining space was a fantastic floor plan for our family.
How Sad! No one can say! How nice did you enjoy it! I would have! Yes for all ! Thanks for the pictures!🎉❤
We have a 2 bdrm aqua suite on “Wonder” coming up in Sept. We are celebrating a couple of milestones as retirees,and happy to have the ability to have these levels of vacations. We also booked a cabana at Cocoa Beach on the private island, Cocoa Cay. Long time cruisers however, first time with RCCL. Thanks for the great videos and info Matt!
I love the Royal Genie!!
That definitely would take away a lot of stress if you’re trying to max out your vacation and you just want to be super intentional and not have to think about anything. It would be like taking your travel agent on your cruise with you and have them take care of everything.
I did the math and I think that’s a great deal. Now for someone who Hass to be very frugal I still couldn’t afford it, but it’s a great deal for someone who could. One day I would hope to be able to. But when you see everything that’s included, it’s an amazing bundle.
I ty for such an open honest video. My husband and I have this on our bucket list. We work 10 hrs a day and we're gonna treat ourselves one year soon! TY
You definitely pulled a great deal! well done. I felt you needed to explain yourself, but brother, you have nothing to explain! I am just glad you had a brilliant time and thank you for sharing your experience!
I appreciate that!
The two bedrooms and two bathrooms make it all worth it. Obviously it is a luxury and it seems crazy to pay it, but once you do it’s hard to go back to normal suites
We love the 2bedroom Aqua theater suites and Royal Genie!
Our first experience was in 2017 on the Oasis.
Our 2nd was this past May out of Barcelona… like Matt we were originally booked on the Allure… then Royal changed the ships out and honored the cabin and price!
We had booked it at quite a bargain.. so to have it on the Wonder instead was amazing.
A couple of tips.. if you enjoy speciality restaurants, internet and drink package think about the cost of those per person for the week… approximately $1000 each adult. Add that to the cost of a basic cabin and see if you could “win” by booking the Genie cabin and experience!!
Very cool. Thanks for sharing. Way more then I could ever afford, but it was nice to pretend for a few minutes.
Great rooms
The aqua show is fantastic on Wonder also
This is so fun to see because recently me and my family went on that boat wonder of the seas and the cruise experience was amazing though obviously we didn’t books the suite. It was cool seeing the different cabins!
The Wonder of the Seas is a ship, not a boat. You can put a boat on a ship, but you can’t put a ship on a boat.
I have tried for years to get on a cruise. I hope to be able to afford one some day. I really enjoy these videos. Matt you do an awesome job with all your video's
Thank you so much
Star class cabins are amazing! We have only done one star class and that was the 2 bedroom aqua suite on Oasis for a 4 night sailing in 2021. We do have a 2 bedroom aqua booked on Symphony in April out of Barcelona and can't wait for it. If you can find some of the "cheaper" star class sailings they are definitely worth it. Our April one is $13k for 5 people but to book 3 balcony rooms was going to be over $7k, so by the time you add all the extras from Star Class it is worth it.
Giving me many ideas for our next cruise/investor meeting! Thanks
Fantastic review. Once in a lifetime, treat. Agree 👍 with you. Definitely will try it.
Star class is the way to sail. When you know you know ;)
It is expensive, but worth every penny. Stayed in an Aqua Theater Suite on Harmony. Deck 10. The views from the balcony were amazing. Never stood in any line, onboard or during embarkation and debarkation. Breakfast on the balcony every morning. Unlimited drinks stocked in the suite. Access to all shows, and specialty dining. Royal Genie, Hossain, was awesome. The best advice he gave us was "Don't go home with dirty laundry!" One of the best perks turned out to be the daily laundry service by our dedication Cabin Attendant. Saving my pennies again for another cruise! Try it just once!
We cruised with you that week! What a beautiful ship!
Excellent video. Very informative.
Thank you!
Nothing can beat the NCL Garden Villa on the Norwegian Star
Going on the Allure in star class aqua suite in April. First cruise once in a lifetime opportunity. Someone cancelled in the group and I jumped in for a great price. 4 cousins sharing the suite. Can’t wait to experience this type of luxury. Might be out of my element but it will be fun to be treated like a queen for a week 🤣
November we have the grand loft on Anthem can’t wait this will be our first star class experience
I've been on a few cruises and I think all you need is the basic interior rooms or the sea view rooms if you want. You are on a cruise and are going to be experiencing everything it has to offer. My whole family was only in the room at night when we were sleeping. Other than that we were always out
This looks like an amazing experience and for some could definitely be worth it. I think I have the wrong mentality for maximizing it as I would always thing "nah, I don't want to bother my Genie" lol
That was my thought as well. This time around, I really embraced the "ask for everything" approach. I was sure to be polite about it, but the genie was very encouraging of us to ask for anything.
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog must admit I love that they brought you the PB&J Old Fashioned wherever you were at - that type of thing could get me out of my comfort zone lol ... glad you enjoyed the experience and hope your daughter had a great birthday!
My friends and I are doing an AT suite this coming October on Symphony trans-atlantic. I am SOOOOOOOO looking forward to it.
We just came back from NYE cruise on Wonder. It was amazingly super nice. I can not wait till I travel with my children and grand children to book the Gran Suite. Dreaming for the day!
Sounds great!
Congratulations!
We booked the 2 bedroom aqua theater suite on Harmony of the Seas for April 2024 and cannot wait. We have booked grand suites in the past but couldn’t pass up the steal that we got for the aqua theater suite. Honestly it maybe out of people’s price range but if you book them further out that gives you more time to pay it off in installments verses paying for it all up front. And with all the extras that you receive I personally feel makes it all worth it. April 2024 cannot come soon enough; we’ll never be able to go backwards 😂🤣 Star class or bust! 😂🤣
I stayed in this room on Harmony of the Seas. You will love it. Once you have star class. You will never go back.
Our upcoming cruise on Harmony OTS will be our 1st Royal cruise. My TA was lucky enough to get the Royal Loft Suite for $13k for the 6 day Western Caribbean out of Galveston. We are also staying on for the 8 days after in the same suite. The price for the 8 days was only $16k. We can’t wait to try Royal and Star Class!
Omg we were on the same cruise in a jr suite celebrating my bff's big 4-0! Wish we had known you were there!
My dream would be to take this on an Atlantic crossing.
We normally book an owners suite for our cruises out of Australia, last November we thought we would save a few dollars and book a Grand Suite, then we got an offer to place a royal up bid. we did for an Owners suite as it would have worked out cheaper than booking the Owners Suite originally. Well we got a call from Royal saying we had won our bid but were offered a Grand Loft Suite ( Star Class ) which of course we accepted, like your self we got this as pure luck and at a great price
Our Genie was fantastic the room was amazing and the level of service throughout the ship as we were identified as Star Class was impecable.
The overall experiance was so great that we decided to book another Grand Loft suite for a upcomming cruise in April 2024 and also hoping for a royal up bid again on our cruise this April 2023 curise
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I must do this it sounds amazing
I was gifted a 21 day Seabourn cruise once, in an owner’s suite. It was $1k per person, per day (for 2). Worth it if you can afford it. This suite, for 4 people, looks like good value…if you have $13k to spare ;)
This is absurd...ly awesome!
I'm hoping to win the lottery so I can reserve such a suite on the Icon, that would be awesome!☺
Got the Grand Suite on the wonder for new years def a great splurge celebrating graduating grad school.
Can't say I've ever had the luxury of a suite of any kind. I've been on 5 Royal cruises in my life (Majesty, Grandeur, Voyager, Freedom x2 in that order). The first four cruises were in interior rooms, and the 5th was in a standard balcony room. I thought I was "living large" just being in an interior room. I was totally blown away when I finally had the opportunity to experience a balcony room. Can only imagine what suite categories are like, hence why I like seeing videos on different types of cabin categories, regardless of cruise line.
i personally dont care about the room, cause we only sleep in them. 99% of our wake time is out side of the room. i care more about other service and perk that come with the room see if its worth it.
This video was really cool and educational. Sounds like a dream cruise. I did think the mic quality wasn't great. Maybe it was where you had to record the audio, but if not, I would look at upgrading that end. Not hating, just thought it might be constructive.
I have been on one of the older ones but this looks special , l did love my cruize on the Carrabean ship it was awesome.xoxo
Hi Matt! Great video once again. Question…. I have the 2 bedroom Aqua reserved in April and wanted to know if I should reserve the entertainment once it comes out or should I wait for communication from the Star class representative to contact me. I did not want my family to miss out on some shows. Also can I get any of the restaurant items sent to the room? Like if we wanted the Italian restaurant but wanted to eat in the room. Ok thanks so much for your videos. My whole family watches them and gets more excited everytime 😊
Wow, we were on the same sailing as you Matt and also in the aqua theatre directly above you 😄 definitely an amazing ship and experience
You were very considerate and quiet neighbors!
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog thank u for the kind words, there were just so much to do on an Oasis class ship especially Wonder so we really didn’t stay in the room much other than to sleep. 6 days is too short on this ship. It’s our first time in the Aqua Theatre (like u we originally booked for Harmony at amazing deal and moved to Wonder). We do find on nights of “InTENse” especially with late show it’s hard for us to fall asleep while the show is going… lol.. also biggest complaint is the size of the bathrooms. We are also family of 4 and usually book the GT, probably will go back to that next time(I know they don’t have GT on Wonder anymore😢). We do fancy the L1 especially on Wonder’s dedicated suite area, have not tried before because no separation for the kids, maybe next time. Thanks for always sharing amazing content, I’ve followed you for a few years already and am huge fan. Too bad didn’t see you while onboard for a quick chat, this ship is just so big haha😅
Love your videos. I think Star Class is the only way to go. Stayed in this room on the Harmony of the Seas. Loved it. Staying in the Royal Lot Suite in April. Super excited about that one. I would rather travel less an stay in star class. Its the only thing I splurge on.
My family had a 2 bedroom Aqua Theater Suite booked on Harmony pre COVID. COVID shut everything down. We got our 15k back tho. I may try again sometime in the future
This is most definitely a splurge, but I couldn’t really criticize since just this past year I willingly forked over more than $10k for a six night stay in a 2 bedroom villa at Aulani by Disney…and, yeah,, IT WAS SOOOO WORTH IT!
Agree aulani is very worth it. We r going there again in April
We did the Royal suite like 8 years ago. We paid full fare for it. The suite was beautiful don't get me wrong but i wouldn't do it again. We hardley spent anytime in the room except for basically night-time. $10,000 for 7 days i wouldn't do it again. We now just get a jr suite.
Great video!!! Ty!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
love it!!!!!!!!!!
I was in the 2 Bedroom Aqua Theater Suite on Oasis and it was Amazing. We had Derick as Our Genie. We would definitely be going again soon unfortunately my wife has all our trips booked already 2 years out so the kids and I are trying to get it back on the schedule for 2025 lol lol.
I would definitely say it’s Worth the Money. We did Grand Suites in the Past but this Star Class Suite Experience Is Amazing. No Need to even look at the Cruise Compass. And I have to say we didn’t even use our Genie to Our Potential but He Covered So Many Aspects that our Head was Spinning lol. And we enjoyed every bit of it. We could have had Starbucks every morning but we were up and out every morning as well. Once we were going to Miss dinner ON PURPOSE (bc we were Tired) but he called our room and Encouraged us to come to dinner and we were Happy he Did. We Had Butler Service at Multiple Resorts Zoetry and So On but Nothing Like This. What an Experience!
Matt Your Page Is Amazing! The Info Is On Point as Well. Thank You.
I would definitely say it’s Worth the Money. We did Grand Suites in the Past but this Star Class Suite Experience Is Amazing. No Need to even look at the Cruise Compass. And I have to say we didn’t even use our Genie to Our Potential but He Covered So Many Aspects that our Head was Spinning lol. And we enjoyed every bit of it. We could have had Starbucks every morning but we were up and out every morning as well. Once we were going to Miss dinner ON PURPOSE (bc we were Tired) but he called our room and Encouraged us to come to dinner and we were Happy he Did. We Had Butler Service at Multiple Resorts Zoetry and So On but Nothing Like This. What an Experience!
Good to hear you say “Here we go” rather than “up next” because when you say up next it sounds like you have just finished showing something and about to show something new. But don’t get me wrong I really like all your blogs in fact I am a subscriber of you channel
My wife and I are taking my son, his wife, and our twin 2 year old grandsons on Allure in November. We are staying in a 2 bedroom Aquatheater suite. This will be the first time in a star suite. My wife and I stayed in a 1 bedroom on Allure. We can't wait for the experience even if it is just for a weekend. Even watching this, on still not sure what to expect or ask of the Genie. I feel like I should ask for something special, but not sure what they can do for us.
awesome good for you
Maybe one day I can splurge and book a suite. For now I will stick to a balcony room.
I'm impressed by the whole genie thing, didn't know that existed. Interesting vid 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
You could have said what the actual price was normally. That is so cool that happened. Definitely an upgrade. On the small walkway the sun chairs seem like they should be small chairs. Kinda sad the bunk rooms didn't have port windows. Well that is a lot of questions. I didn't see a juquzi on the balcony see thru.
Running to the corner store for a lotto ticket be right back.
My family and I were on that sailing we had a balcony and two interior rooms for the kids their college age it was cheaper than a suite.
It was the nicest cruise ship we have ever been on with about 14 under our belt.
Depends on what you prioritize on vacation I guess. I’ll take the cheap ocean view with the $60 day package and do it multiple times a year vs one vacation where some poor sap has to wait on me hand and foot.
We had this room on Harmony in Sept. and have it booked again in April. The bathrooms in these cabins aren't nearly as nice as a 2 bedroom family suite on an NCL Breakaway class ship, or the 1 BR Suites on the Disney Dream/Fantasy. However, the balcony is amazing. We had no need to go to the pool deck and search for a lounge chair, we just stayed on the balcony. And then the ability to see aquatheater shows from there was a huge plus. Of course, neither NCL's butler or Disney's concierge comes close to the service you get from the Genie. As he stated in the video, you have to really search out the "deals" for these rooms, because most of the time they are far more than I can afford. However, we have found 2, and there is no rhyme or reason as to to why, in which the price was close to what he quotes in the video, and thus we took them. Most of the other times I have searched, the price has been way more.
Matt, my family went to Maya Chan during our Christmas cruise on Allure.
What a terrific beach day. And David said to tell you “hi”!
Going there again in September. The price is incredible, the food is fresh, and the service is 5 star.
Thanks for the recommendation.
So cool!
Thanks for the preview of cruise-line heaven, Matt! However, on reflecting, I find it very overpriced when I consider that I can get a two-week cruise on five-star ships for what you paid for one night. Yes, as with a First Class airline seat, you do get extra value... But not Twice the value, never mind ten times the price!
We were on the Wonder of the Seas transatlantic and these kinds of cabins make sense, if you can afford them, as follows. Boarding especially during holiday periods can be a pain and they will expedite this process for you. Chaise lounges during the day. You have the retreat and retreat bar which will guarantee you a good chaise and access to food and drink and some peace and quiet which especially during holiday periods is a big plus. Otherwise you would have to go out in the morning and secure chaises and somehow keep them. Yes people will disposses you if you leave them unattended. Dining. No problem. The specialty restaurants are at your becon call. And of course you have costal kitchens which is a dedicated restaurant. If you dont have suite privileges you have to book the reservations for yourself and they are on a first come first serve basis and you very well may not be able to find the time slots you want. And then entertainment. There were front row seats reserved for suite guests at the Ice show and if you go on a holiday time slot you very well not be able to get reservations at all and this goes the same for the Aqua show as these venues are small. And you will have seat in the theater centrally located which is nice if it gets crowded but you wil have to pre book these. And finally, disembarcation. This is a zoo and being shepherded is a real nice touch. Just my two cents.
Your two cents? Don't you mean your two thousand dollars? (Wink) The one that Matt described in this video is almost $2,000 Per Night! I can find two-WEEk cruises on five-star ships for that amount.
@@brentshuffler1234 Im with you on this. We were granfathered onto the new Wonder when it went Transatlantic.We were originally booked on the Harmony. Tough luck, huh. We did 14 nights for about 130 a night per person or there about and were on the top deck at the very end with a seaview cabin next to the rear suite. It was almost 1000 steps to go forward to the solarium. We had the time of our lives and then we went back to Madrid and it was fantastic. Would do it again in a heartbeat. If you havent done transatlantic on an Oasis class ship you are really missing something and of course you get Spain and everyone loves it.
Ever since hearing about the "Royal Genie" I have wondered if they have a good stock of fish scale on board or if one has to bring their own.
We booked the presidential suite on liberty back in 2016. 2 families, 9 people. It was very expensive and we didn't know what all the concierge could do so we did not utilize him basically at all. That being said, it's a nice room but crazy expensive.
I would love to go on this cruise
If you have contact with anyone at Royal. Please tell them to add Johnny rockets milkshakes to the deluxe drink package for freedom class ships 😩 I know the newer ships have it
This is my dream to travel this kind of a ship
Wow amazing God bls
A junior or grand suite is enough for me. I don't spend too much time in the cabin but I do need the extra room for my kids.
I love the lofts in the suite. They’re so cool with the stairs and everything I think it’s really cool but it’s just way too expensive if I had a family I guess I would. It’s just me and my husband.
Agreed 1st passanger $13,000 + 2nd passenger another $13,000 = $26,000.
@@Ambientmopar that's my question? Was it $13k for the room, including all occupants? I can't imagine adding another person is additinal $13k.
So is it the base $13k for the suite, then an additional smaller "fee" per person, pr is it a flat $13k regardless of 2 or 6 people in the room?
@@annbrosnan1 not sure understand your question. But for a clear answer, go into booking at Royal Caribbean. Select a sailing. Select number of passengers For cabin Select a suite.of your choosing. Finish questions find total cost there
First comment, yay! In all seriousness, when you add all of the amenities it doesn't seem that bad. Would be nice to see a breakdown of pricing so that you can tangibly see the added value. (Dining, beverage, voom, etc)
If I always buy a balcony and include specialty dining drink package and Wi-Fi would you think it’s work a suite? The extra points speak to me.
Like how the genie gives the mom the 🍿 then she gets the satisfaction of handing it to the kids
We have stayed in the Aqua Theater Suites twice, once on Harmony and once on Oasis. I can tell you once you stay in one of these rooms and experience the Royal Genie it’s hard to go any other way. You’re basically ruined for life! Hahaha. In a good way of course. We are booked on Wonder for 2024 in the Ultimate Family Suite, can’t wait.
I’m going on my 1st cruise in Aqua Suite I April. I was an unbelievable deal as someone in the group cancelled. Once in a lifetime event!
It’s an amazing room!
It is not worth it for me, it is 6 times more than a balcony cabin and at the end of the day you are going to the same place on the same ship as everybody else. I don't spend a lot of time in my cabin to begin with, I actually don't mind interior cabins on Caribbean cruises for that reason. I only spend about an hour a day inside the cabin when I am not sleeping so I find the balcony does not get a lot of use. I can understand why the cruise ship charges so much because it it probably equivalent to about 6 regular balcony cabins but I would never pay it regardless of how much money I had to play with. I can see the value of it to a business doing a group cruise but for me as a regular cruiser its just not worth the money.
go on the symphony of the seas top suite and do a review on that, I wanna see what its like to ride the built in slide inside the room lol
As a traveler who has stayed in aqua theater twice, once before star class and once after the star class experience is much better. We got very lucky on our 2nd aqua theater star class in November of 2018 it was new and quite affordable for 5 people (1 child) honestly cheaper than our 2014 trip of 4 adults. You are spoiled, it makes cruising normal seem mundane. Remember there are 3000 rooms on oasis class ships….only 10 share 3 genies…. Want chops for dinner on your deck while watching the aqua theater show….done….want food delivered on the suite only deck for lunch…..done…..not to mention best seating at any show you want…. It is more expensive now, but well worth it
I’ve never cruised and have a question. I don’t like being on a boat for long periods but would love cruising around to different Caribbean island over 5-6 days and getting out to explore. I want luxury accommodations. Any suggestions? Thanks sooooo much!!!!
Only in my dreams!
Star Class Cabins should be placed on Mid Ship. If you’re booking ultra luxury, you should feel ultra luxury. Meaning there should be the minimal chance of feeling the rolling waves bouncing you around. The best location on all ships regardless of cruise line, is the mid ship.
we have stayed in the Haven on NCL and spent around the same amount so now that we have transitioned completely to Royal Caribbean, a star suite is not outside the realm of possibilities for us.
Hi Matt! Just saw your video and you were so lucky to have gotten such a great deal!! Overall, the cabin was beautiful, however, I was a little disappointed with the bathrooms. I was thinking that the bathrooms would've been a little more spacious and a little more elegant. They were just basic like the bathroom I would have in my balcony cabin. So interesting. Other than that, it's a nice cabin, worth $13K?.......I'm still on the fence about that. Anywho, thank you for sharing that information with us, you're the best!!!
Carol
I don't think you're wrong about the bathrooms. They're nothing special. With the AquaTheater suite, you're paying for the balcony.
The bathrooms aren't luxurious, but it's not the worst trade off I can think of, especially with the Star Class amenities.
I have never been on a cruise. This looks like the cabin I should book. Anyone have any tips for a first timer?
I experienced a balcony room and can't go back to inside cabins. I would rather not have the suites ruin that for me. But still it looks awesome
Do they have any good suites in the front of the ship where it's quieter? I couldn't stand all the noise being near that theater.
If i try to book, the prices for the suites is between $25K and $30K for a 7 night depending on ship. For me a little to much sadly, but i would like to try once.
On the one hand, I simply can't afford this when I cruise...On the other, I wanted a "splurge" cruise once and booked the Haven on NCL for 15K last year. It wasn't anywhere near as nice as this. ...If you were going to have a "splurge" cruise and treat yourself, I do think this suite is much better than the nicest rooms on the Haven, especially since Royal Caribbean is much more expensive anyway. Just a regular balcony room on RC can sometimes cost you 7K or 8K for a family of 4 (on a newer ship and around the holidays or peak Summer), so this isn't as outrageous as paying 15K for a Haven room when the regular balconies are 4 or 5K. People that are really budget conscious generally think Royal is overpriced anyway, so them doubling the price of a cruise for a "Star suite" isn't totally out-of-character for them.
Is a suite like this per person like other cabins or do you just pay for the suite itself ?
A loft suite? Damn, that’s the dream!
I just booked this suite for my family for $6000 it was such a great deal I had to splurge!
Wow that's an amazing deal!
Does it come with spa packages?
I was inspired by Matt's video last year where he splurged on a Star Class cabin (ua-cam.com/video/BhxzLc4SofA/v-deo.html) so we booked our own stay in a 2 bedroom Aqua Theater suite on Allure back in August 2022 (ua-cam.com/video/yqW6VFWatDA/v-deo.html). Absolutely loved it! The perks are well worth it. However, the Royal Genie is such a difference maker. It was our first ever Royal Caribbean cruise and our Genie Jay planned out and made reservations for our entire 8 night trip. We loved it so much we booked another 2 bedroom Aqua Theater suite for June 2024 on Harmony of the Seas out of Galveston. We can't wait to try out the different specialty restaurants and other things on Harmony.
Too nice for me. Lol. Im going on Jewel in March and the smaller ships are more my speed.
You want to see expensive take a look at the Royal Hawaiian Suites plus you don't get free drinks, food or anythings else. It is just the room.
In a month, we will be enjoying star class on Oasis of the Seas, and we also had to look around to get the 2 bedroom aquatheater suite for less than $15K, but we found one.
Great price!
Honestly, if I could afford it, I’d do it. Easily. I hope to some day be able to. We scoped out the new family suites on icon and a week in one of those for the four of us with kids sail free was also about $13K. I’d rather do this!