Pros and cons of a suite on a cruise ship
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- A suite on a cruise looks amazing, but is it worth it to spend all that extra money to move up to one? I break down the benefits and drawbacks of a suite cabin in this video!
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We just got off Allure with a 2 bedroom Aqua Theatre suite. We justify having a suite because we spend about 50% of our time in our room. Having a Genie is the most amazing experience, I've never felt so pampered in my life. There's nothing like having the upcharge restaurant meals Delivered to your room like Room Service!!! Ultra beneficial to have the priority disembarking, we had terrible luck getting flights, and I could only find a 10AM flight. Romina whisked us off the ship by 7am, no hassles! Having the living room to congregate was awesome, and the balcony was our favorite spot to hang out. Secret to booking cheaper: I got this room the MOMENT the dates opened, and I snatched it up for only $9000 for the 3 of us.
I started in a balcony, but because my cruise got cancelled 3 times and the FFC was 125% each time we are now in a grand suite for our cruise in July. I am excited to give it a try.
You'll never want to go back to a balcony! LOL! We did this and I can't wait til we are back in a Grand! Uuurgh! Jr. Suite is our home for 10 days in September! Have a great time!
Hope covid doesn't cancel your trip.
We also started with a balcony. 2 cancelations with 125% FCC we got 2 bedroom suite for August. Only way we would have done suite otherwise would be winning the lottery.
I am going tmr I’m sooo excited
Tell us how your cruise experience was
Having a big room with all the amenities on standby for me is priceless . When I’m done for the day and I’m tired I want to come to my room and relax and Recharge in style is well worth the price . A Suite is what I’m saving for
it's worth every penny if you spend at least 30% of your cruise time in your cabin. Having the extra space, and the concierge (sky) or the Genie (star) to book everything for you is priceless.
We have booked a RC "Royal Loft Suite", that comes with a Concierge but no Genie or Butler service. We will be with a family group, and wanted a "home base" room where we can have cocktails every night before dinner. We have learned that (of course) we may not bring liquor onboard, and, the ship will not sell us liquor for our room. We also may not order drinks to be delivered to our room. Essentially, whenever we want an adult beverage in our room, we have to walk to the nearest bar and self-serve ourselves. Also, if we want to serve appetizers in our room, we may buy room service, but unlike to old days, the appetizers won't be delivered on trays, but in carryout containers. My point: I wish RCCL would offer higher-level service to suite guests, for a fee, so we may enjoy cocktails and food in our suite without running to a bar for every refill. Why book a suite with a living room and huge balcony if you cannot enjoy bar service while staying there?
In case you’re wondering how much, After watching this video I went on the royal Caribbean site and looked into a 7 night cruise from nyc to Bahamas in the grandest suit for 2 adults 2 kids. The total with a 30% discount included was $29k
I’m sure they had a finance option available just incase you wanted to pay a 14% interest rate over the next 5-10 years for a 7 day trip!
Lmao no way I’m spending that much
Must be nice to be rich
Robbery
Dates matter
I always book a suite on Celebrity Cruises. I am recently semi retired with a good retirement income and I feel I am worth it. I just can't go back to just a balcony room---too cramped. I also love all the perks and the pampering and The Retreat Lounge and how pretty much anything I want(within reason) I get. Luminae for dining is amazing. It is so worth the money for me.
We booked a Grand Suite for our first RC cruise that will be in June on Symphony of the Seas. After not traveling during the pandemic, we really wanted to splurge and treat ourselves.
NICE
Good for you!
Take great advantage of the Suite Lounge and the Suite Concierge. And make sure you give the Concierge a nice tip prior to debark.
@@billeger5565 Great advice. Thanks!
My husband and I are stayed in a grand suite on Symphony over news years and it was everything! ENJOY!
We always book connecting rooms. Plenty of space, two bathrooms, two tv's... It is way less expensive than a suite and not that much more expensive than putting 4 people in a single cabin. There are not as many benefits, but it allows us to get the UDP, drink package and the key. I would love to try a Suite one of these days, but it is hard to justify the cost when you want to take more than one vacation a year.
Mark, I agree completely. I am booked with 2 balcony cabins for my family of 4- the 2 bathrooms and increased balcony space make it great and as you said barely more expensive than putting all 4 of us in one cabin- really a no-brainer,
We do nothing but suites and we love it. We sail Celebrity and NCL and both have the all inclusive packages plus the private suite areas. If you can afford it there’s no comparison. But you will pay double.
Our first cruise we booked a balcony. It’s hard to go backwards, but we tried and once tried a promenade cabin. Not terrible. From there, after a couple more balconies that were mostly on the hump, we jumped to the Junior Suite and got stuck there (double points). in 2018 we booked window but upgraded due to unforeseen circumstances to the Royal on the Serenade. Almost too much cabin, although the person attention we got was phenomenal, including dinner at the Captains table. We’ve taken a couple of GS since then, it’s hard to go backwards, and on our February cruise we were able to Royal-up to the Owners Suite for only three hundred more (a little luck). It’s about the perks, the extra room that makes it comfortable to stay in cabin and that special feeling. I recommend people try it, if they can afford it, but remember, it’s hard to go back. Love the video
For me, I took my first suite cruise a few weeks back. I go on the Independence of the Sea out of Cape Canaveral and was lucky to get the Oceanview Panoramic Suite. It didn't have the balcony but that wasn't an issue but the view from the front of the ship with all the windows was great. Going to the Suite Lounge for nightly drinks was another big savings if you didn't want to buy a deluxe drink package because you don't drink that much. Our Concierge was great and was always there to help with any issues we had and to make our show reservations. The Suite Life was nice but I am not sure I would like the Grand Suites as much. I would love to see the Wonder's new Suite Deck.
When we go on cruises. We shipped and we always get the balcony and I’m always happy I got the balcony.
Pros
The food is good
The music is awesome
Shows are excellent
Pools are good
Meeting new people
Having fun with friends and family
Getting the balcony
Having dinner
The WindJammer
CONS
Nothing
We’re in a 1 bedroom grand suite via the Royal Up on Oasis right now for our 7 night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean. We loved the priority boarding as well as Coastal Kitchen and drinks in the Suite Lounge. The perks were awesome but I’m not likely to pay full-price. Fantastic experience!!
We do not book suites, it’s simply just not in our everyday budget. Sure we could save more and do it but I’d rather go on more cruises. We don’t spend that much time in our room anyway other than to sleep and get ready for dinner. We do, enjoy a balcony room from time to time but are perfectly ok with an inside stateroom as well.
We did a very small room for our first cruise. Sucks!!! Lol We’ve done a suite ever since. Last three cruises we did the Crown Loft which is a awesome room. In March we have a Ultimate Panoramic suite with Royal Genie! Next year we’ll do the Star Loft.
Cost is usually between $10k-$15k for suite rooms we’ve done.
I booked a suite because I have siblings cruising we me. I want to provide a space for them to hang out, use my hot tube chat .play games. Etc. they can sit and talk while I’m out
When I travel with family I like the Grand Suite, it’s just enough to get the suite perks but not a total waste of money on the room. When I cruised solo, I got an interior room with virtual balcony and then got The Key to get some of the suite perks.
Maybe on a loooong cruise we might reserve a suite. In the mean time, on a 6 night (our very first cruse EVER!!! 🎉🎉🎉), we're thrilled with our two connecting balcony rooms. Spending our $$ on some great excursions. 😁
For a first time cruise, having a balcony cabin is awesome! Discover what you like to do. Once you figure out your cruising style, you can work from there.
You can buy three to four separate cruises with inside cabins over one lower-level suite experience. I prefer to spend the extra money on excursions, activities, or just more cruises than having one opulent place to stay for such a short period of time. I do not spend very much time in my room on a cruise ship except to sleep, and I get great sleep in inside cabins. Even if I was extremely wealthy, I don't know that I could justify the extra cost. That said, if you can afford it and make the most out of it, enjoy!
My wife had the same mind set as you and pretty much the same cruise style, that is untill we married and I took her on a crusie I planned. She really enjoyed having a nice resting area after a packed filled day! And depending on when you book, sometimes it’s not all that cheaper. We just booked a owner’s suite which only below the Royal, for 5 nights. The price was only $280 more than a regular state room. Mainly because they want to sell the suite out since they have to pay for the Concierge’s to work those desk and I also got my LEO discount, but only on suites and higher.
To each his own! I do spend a lot of relaxing time in cabin as well as activities. So I go for the grandest I can get!
My daughter and I just booked a grand loft suite for a cruise 2 years from today on Odessey. The new itineraries came out. The prices were great and we went for it. She will be finishing graduate school so it will be a great way to celebrate. We are soooo excited!
We booked a grand suite last time and on our next cruise mainly for my wife and the suite sun deck. She loves it up there. Also the double points. We skipped from gold to emerald with double double points! With this next cruise, we’ll be 1 cruise away from diamond.. love your channel.
Once I went suite I could never go back. I just love it that much!
The closest I’ve got to a suite, was a Junior at the Splendour of the Seas in 2015. It was a really great experience and a treat to ourselves! Absolutely worth it, and also, double the points on C&A society! Happy cruising!
We're going on our first cruise in April on The Wonder of the Seas. We have an Aqua Theater suite booked. I'll try to remember to come back here after and give my impressions of the experience, and if I think it's worth the money.
We have two small children so we started booking junior suites with RC since they were the cheapest rooms with a bathtub for the kids. We are staying in a grand suite on our upcoming cruise to allow for additional space since our littles are now 4 and 6. I think the suites are a great option if you prefer extra space when traveling with the kiddos and don’t yet feel comfortable having your kids in a separate, albeit adjoining, rooms.
It's definitely up to each person. I will only do star class. I think the rooms and the royal genie are worth it. I go on a cruise to really relax and I enjoy the room. You get to live like a king for a week then you go back to reality. Your videos are great. They help alot.
We normally book a suite. We were Disney Concierge cruisers most of the time before we jumped ship to RCCL. We like that our points toward Crown Club get doubled when in a suite, and that once you hit Platinum you have reciprocal benefits with Celebrity.
We’ve booked our first suite on a short 4 day cruise to Nova Scotia on the Adventure of the Seas (I got lured in on their $50/nt teaser rates in Jan and see where that got me!). Excited to try it out but not something we usually splurge for. We normally opt for balcony although have been happy in interior rooms and would like to try one of RCI’s interior rooms with the LED wall
i love the balocony ones.and happy everytime we go.cant wait to go again.i use msc
I have never booked a suite for the reasons you give, time spent in the room and the ability to book another cruise!
I really appreciate your opinion and perspective when it comes to presenting the various suite options and the plus/minus to help in decision making, as to whether or not to go up to a suite. We cruised Adventure of the Seas in early Jan. RC totally screwed up our reservation. By the time we got into our stateroom at 9:30 PM, we'd been offered a Jr. suite for an additional $100 (after price drops, our balcony reservation was only $618). I said FINE just so I could go to bed!!! Saying OK to our Junior suite was my BEST cruising decision ever. :-) Should have gotten the upgrade for free but.......that's another story for another time. 😉
I've booked the smaller Junior Suite for a Italy/Greece cruise this summer (Odyssey otS) after having one for Alaska some years ago. I think when you have a view to see all day and others traveling with you, a larger space to meet up or take in the views is worth it. You don't get the concierge / special room access, but also not the higher prices. We get access to board early and a better ship location mid ship. Mostly I like the view, large balcony and feeling of a living room to hang in when you have down time. Imagine the difference between 2 double beds in a hotel room and a king bed with sofa. Also you get double points toward future RCCL benefits. Last time we booked our youngest in the room across the hall with her sisters and the room steward had no problem making up the couch for her to stay with us. Odyssey has 2 bathrooms in these rooms in 2 configurations, tub/shower or shower and tub separate.
we have stayed in the Haven on NCL our last two cruises. This will be our first Royal cruise in February and while we have a balcony room, we have opted to bid on a junior and grand suite. Hopefully we will get the latter. I think Royal will be our new cruise line if it as good as everyone says it is.
Wow that suites neighbourhood on the new ship looks next level 🤩
My first ever cruise on RCI was in March 2013 and I was on Voyager of the Seas on a repositioning cruise (Perth, Australia - Singapore) and I was in a Grand Suite. Every time I cruise it’s been with my family and I’ve got a father who likes to splurge, and every cruise I’ve done since (unfortunately only one) was on Explorer in what used to be called the Royal Family Suite (now a GS 2 Bedroom) and in Quantum next year in March I will be doing a GS 2 Bedroom again. I feel lucky and I appreciate every time but don’t get me wrong, if I had to stay in an inside room, a day spent at sea is better than a day on land.
We booked the 4 bedroom Presidential suite on Oasis of the Seas. Had the entire length of back of the ship as our balcony with a hot tub, bar, a 12 person table where they brought your meals to your room, a private cell phone to call our butler 24hrs a day, 4 bottles of Moet on ice upon arrival, full vip access to the ship, waited in zero lines. They also give you a different color access card for purchases on the ship. When you would hand it to the bartenders or servers they immediately treated you differently. It was an experience I will never forget. If you want to feel truly VIP I highly recommend it.
personaly there are times I never get off this ship. I like to relax when everyone is crowding the port of call. That is where a suite may be better if you are like me.
My wife and I had a state room down below with the rats in 2002. Royal. We never did it again. We sailed with carnival 5 years ago balcony. Then we just came back from our cruise Mardi Gras three weeks ago .balcony. Now where looking at the harmony for our girls first cruise. So we’re at which one we should pick. They have so many balcony on board
While cost is the number one consideration, I'm on my cruise to explore the ship, sit in a pub, watch shows, etc. Not to spend time in my room. While the extra room would be nice, the balcony rooms are more than enough for the limited amount of time we are in the room.
Exactly Stephen I plan on sitting in the pub on my last day Sunday all day drinking IPA’s and eating pub food yum
We use to cruise a lot and always stayed in suites, until we chartered a 50-60ft catermana, which is about the same price as these suites. Way more fun plus we choose our destinations. Our kids love it more than a cruise. Charter ING is the way to go.
I do have to say great video and info, thanks.
Sailing later this month in a 1BR grand suite. This is our 3rd cruise with RCCL since COVID ended. We choose the suites because I do have 2 children, 10 & 8 and like the space. We are not yet ready to put them in a separate room to do the connected rooms. If just the wife and I cruise, we usually don't get the suite. One more thing about the suites that was not mentioned in the video is double points. We live in Chicago, so cruising also requires flights, and at least a few days off work. So, it isn't reasonable to cruise 4, 5, or 6 times a year, like I would like. So, since I can't cruise all the time, the double points is nice to build status quicker. In another year or 2, when I feel the kids are ready, we may visit the idea of dong the connected rooms instead of the suite. However, we are becoming rather accustomed to the additional perks, like priority boarding and the concierge lounge. Since we are limited on availability to just "spend the money on another cruise" we like to treat ourselves when we are able to get away for a week or more.
Just stayed on Wonder of the Seas Grand 1 bedroom suite. Amazing experience. We were steps from Coastal Kitchen and the lounge. The concierges were very accommodating, and I don't know how I'll ever be able to stay in a regular balcony again :D
Always did balconies. Cruise from March 2020 got cancelled we got 150% credit. Now we’re going on a 4 night cruise on Freedom and staying in a Grand Suite paid for solely on credit. We now have a 9 month old so the extra room is a plus. We’ll see if this is the route we go or if the perks aren’t worth the price.
I’ll have a 2 year old and trying to decide between the grand suite and the owners suite just to make sure he has a little user space for sleeping… how did your cruise go with a little one? Was the suite worth it?
It went very well. The Grande Suite was large enough that he could sleep in a pack n play. The bathroom is much larger with a bath instead of a small stand up shower. The room itself was very nice and a great size for the three of us. We would put him in daycare from 7-10 so we could eat dinner. We barely spent any time in the room, but when we did the Grande Suite was big enough. There are so many activities for children on the boat. I would def recommend a Grand Suite, don’t think you need to go bigger than that while the kids are still young. Plus the Suites have added perks and concierge. We will never go smaller than a Grand Suite on a cruise again. You feel like you’re in a hotel room, not a closet.
Balcony is my minimum cabin, once every couple of years High and suite is really nice to have.
Going on Harmony Sunday and won our upgrade bid for a Crown Loft. Our concierge has already booked all our dinner reservations on Ultimate Dining Plan.
We’ve usually booked a large balcony room for just the two of us and it was plenty of space. We got tempted with a Royal Up offer for our upcoming Odyssey cruise but have decided against it since we could do some onboard activities instead that may cost a bit extra with the money.
On the cruise I was just on, the Monsters Of Rock Cruise (MORC), which was on the Royal Caribbean ship Freedom Of The Seas, a suite absolutely would have been a waste of money in my opinion. Our cabin was used to basically sleep in, along with using the restroom/shower. We had too much fun seeing bands play (I averaged 7-9 bands per day), dining, and meeting up with friends/band members. I didn't even leave the boat on one of the stops (Cozumel) as there was too much fun going on the ship to miss. For our trip, minimal time was spent in our cabin, thus it wouldn't have been worth spending extra $. See the video @ 11:25.
I love not lining up for any of thd activities like the North Star. I had a reservation and went straight to the front of thd line. Such a time saver.
Love to get a suite....for free upgrade of course , still just love having a balcony room!
Beautiful cabins
Did I see a bidet in one suite. Amazing.
A suite any time I can! I’ll be in a Grand Suite on Harmony in April but hoping to upgrade to Royal. Right now none are available.
Good points!
Glad you think so!
Never having cruised (but hoping to in the future), it seems like the suites are well suited for families that want space or older cruisers that prefer more quiet settings of the cruise lounge, people are less likely to do the more physical activities.
We usually book a balcony room and depending on the ship/line will also book the deluxe balcony for a little more space for the 2 of us. For years we wanted to try a suite, and finally booked for Nov. 2020 on HOS and then it was canceled due to COVID. Now we are holding until things are a little safer and the ports are a sure thing before we rebook. I am interested in the differences of suite-life on RCL vs NCL. I’ve priced NCL and found that their suites in the Haven provides butler service and is not reserved for just the high dollar suites, so am thinking about trying it just to see which I like better. Of course, the thing that gets me is all of this is not as good of a value if you look at the balcony prices on Seabourn where nearly everything (even alcohol) is include in the fare; like the old days … So many choices (big sigh).
Cruises are great second one in April!!
My husband and I laugh over our cruising. First and second cruise promenade room. Third cruise balcony. Fourth, grand suite. Fifth cruise owners suite. Sixth cruise star class 2 bedroom aqua theater suite. Seventh cruise, owners panoramic in Sept 2022. We stick with owner and above because I use a mobility scooter we need room to park it. Grand suite has no shower and I can’t step into their bathtubs so that’s a no go. Hubs hate the roll in accessible shower plus there’s so few of any accessible cabins that we leave them for folks that can’t walk at all. We just prefer suites and what they offer even if we have to wait to cruise so we can afford it.
Personally, it's about the space. Of course, the extras, particular areas and so on are great, but really, to me - it's for the room. When I have the money for it! hehe
We normally get a balcony room but on our Anthem February 11th cruise we bid for a Jr suite and won with a very reasonable bid. Would I book a suite? normally no but with Royal up it is something worth trying to get the suites for a very discounted price.
I love the Suites. Wer'e soon as April 2022 b2b on a owner's suite. I love the Spice and we stay on the owner's a lot of a time we have.
Sorry I love the suite......
Hi thanks for the sharing the topic and love it. We have been going on the Royal Caribbean’s at least five times but we always staying in the star class ans grand suite two bedroom cuz 1 like you said the space and two we have two grown up kids in the theirs 20s it’s hard to stay in a cabin that is for four cuts it’s too crowded and my daughter won’t stay in the same so far bed lol she would kill her bro. Now since we are a Diamond guests we think maybe downsize to just a regular state room and maybe connecting? But we like the service on the suite lol. Do you think we just save money ans stay in the regular stateroom?
It's about the luxury experience and being treated more like a VIP.
I've started booking balconies, but Royal Up offers came through at half the price as normal for our sailing in two weeks. I bid on three different suites because between the included wifi and the drinks I would have needed yo pay that separately, so why not try? Otherwise, I'm sticking with the balcony.
Matt I just looked at the price of a suite for poop and giggles. For a Junior Suite it is touching the price of my 10 night top tier butler room at Sandals in which you get a designated butler. No thank you, I am good with my simple balcony room which I always get that is one door from the Solarium.
I would spring for it if I could get one for the right price but… I agree with one of the points made… I just don’t know if I spend enough time in my room to justify it.
Do you think it’ll be easier to secure suite upgrades through Royal up because of limited capacity?
My wife and I are thinking about booking a suite or window suite with our girls first cruise on the harmony. We’re ab to book this month. Where not sure yet. . It’s not coming down to space and prices.
We just got off of the Independence of the Seas. We lucked out and got the Owner's Suite. Once you do a suite you never go balcony
The day I could afford this my life will be complete. My life will never be complete
if I can get a suite via a $500 or $1,000 upgrade I would and included “ship within a ship” VIP experience.I don’t think RC offers anything beyond the Blu Club dining room, that’s comparable to Haven, Yacht Club or The Retreat experiences, unless I’m wrong…
Once you stay in one, you won’t want to go back! We have found on longer cruises it is totally worth it
Going on symphony in June never travelled with RC so hyped what would y’all say is the best type of room a loft aqua room or just your average suites
That’s a subjective question, so I’m sure people will say both are great.
do junior suites have access to concierge services? in the video says all suites but I would like to check tha info
Lol, I just booked a Jr. Suite on Wonder of the Seas because it was only $800 more than a balcony. Now I'm nervous 😓
I wouldn’t be nervous. After the cruise you can decide if it was worth it
I heard upgrading for River Cruises is a good idea.. not so much for big ship cruises..
Which cruise lines or it royal that has a 🛀 tub??
Finally got a great deal on a "Royal Up" for Anthem on February 11 in a Grand Suite. Couldn't say no. Usually opt for an Ocean View Balcony.
Nice!👏
How much did you end up paying for that Grand Suite?
@@AmwayJVPerez We used the Royal Up process and paid $750 per person above the price for the Ocean View Balcony. I've heard of people paying less, but given the benefits of the Suite program, I wanted to be confident we would win the bid.
@@allansamilow728 Awesome. Thanks for replying. 🙏👍
When we first started cruising many years ago, we thought Balcony Class was the best. Now, we only stay in Suites as the benefits of staying in Suites during our holidays outweigh all the hassles.
Being ''' LONG ''' time Cruisers We had looked at a one time
Big JUMP to a Suite ......But every thing You had said about
time & Money spent ....I think We will stick with Balconies &
enjoy ......
WELL IS IT!?
Can anyone clear up something for me? We booked 19 people and 10 are kids under 18; when filling out the outline check in form RC seems to want a credit card number for them saying without one they would have to go through online check in. We don't want kids having the ability to charge whatever they want so what do we do, leave blank and they have to go thru check in lines?
Do they have a package for a balcony with suite benefits? Seeing as you won't be spending that much time in the room, balcony guest might be inclined to spend more to get the benefits a suite offers without needing the extra room.
I just got upgraded to a Junior Suite for my 2/27 cruise on the Explorer of the Seas. Best I can tell you don't get much more than a bigger room, a bath robe to use, and a coffee maker in your room.
@@mansionbookerstudios9629 and that has what to do with a upgrade to a suite?
Junior Suite is not really a suite it is supposed to be a buffer between regular to suite level
For the price of a suite you are close to the seven seas fares which include everything including excursions. I love RCL but balcony is fine for me.
I just booked a grand suite on Freedom for roughly $2500 for four days in October. I feel like I hit the jackpot. So cheap. Even the agent was surprised at the price.
Only one CON to a suite: once you’ve stayed in a Sky or Star suite you’ll be spoiled for the rest of your cruise days. Welcome to the Suite Life!
I should have included that in the list!
Matt, I won a Royalup bid to a Grand Suite from a balcony for only $320 total (160pp)...as a solo!! I am very excited; however, a few downsides....I already paid for The Key and Deluxe Bev Package which I guess I could have received some free drinks and key "upgrades" with the suite. (the key cost I paid is still cheaper than Surf & Stream, so it's still worth it) Another downside is it's only a 3 night cruise. I guess if it was a 5 day or more that $320 would have been really good! But on the plus side is getting a suite concierge and free room service.
Congrats on the RoyalUp. Why cant you cancel Key and Bev package? You can cancel up to 24 hours before your cruise with no penalty
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog I got such good deals on them at the time and the internet packages are higher now.
Do we get that bathtub in the what suite’s?? My wife just needs something for to shave her legs
Do people typically tip for drinks in the suite lounge and for the concierge? We just had our first suite experience and tipped 1 dollar per drink and 45 for the concierge (4 night cruise). We really had no idea how much to do, and did not see anyone else tipping.
Just $1 lmaooo wow your cheap
How much time are you spending in your room? My wife and I did a cruise just before covid. The only time we spent in the room was when we were sleeping. We paid $450 for the both of us on a 7 day cruise with unlimited alcoholic drinks. Spending $28k for a room is unnecessary unless you don't ever plan to leave the room.
I want to upgrade our 2 balcony rooms on Icon of the seas. The wife balked at the 20k price
Coastal kitchen!!
For the high end suites at least, if you are worried about how much they cost then they are not for you. Royal Caribbean sells those to millionaires and other rich guests.
Honestly, going from a balcony room to a suite like a grand suite is not a game changer so don't bother. The only significant difference is to move from a balcony room to a sky class.
Hi Matt. I’m booked on Navigator of the sea and I’m thinking about get a massage. The price is good but I think it too good. Is there a catch to the price?? What about the gratuities? I know I can call RC but If anyone can help me that would be great. Thank you
When you go to checkout, if gratuity is part of the price it will list it as a service charge (similar to a drink package)
The free voom that comes with a suite is it the surf and stream voom or just surf voom?
Surf and stream
It's only free on Oasis class ships.
My top con, once you move up to a suite you won't want to move back down
I just want a balcony room. But it has to have an ocean view!
After being exposed and fortunate to Grande Suite (Harmony) our family absolutely love the space and amenities. Had a GS booked for inaugural Odessey sailing that was cancelled. We booked an Aquatheater suite in June on Harmony but hoping for some protocol changes by end of March. Not holding my breath so may need to pospone.
They look pretty sweet but Im way too cheap and dont want any reason to stay in the cabin.