Is it worth upgrading to a suite on Royal Caribbean?

Staying in a suite can bring you all sorts of value-added perks on ships that normally would come with an extra charge, from complimentary Wi-Fi access to meals in extra-charge restaurants.



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Really, the Grand Suite gives some small areas of preferential treatment, that are great frills, but don't have that much impact on your enjoyment of the cruise, IMO. And yes, I have stayed in the GS several times. Also stayed in Oceanview and enjoyed that cruise just as much.

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SUITE SIPS Reserved exclusively for guests of Grand Suite-level accommodations and above, the Suite Lounge serves complimentary continental breakfast and evening drinks. From croissants to your favorite drink, we've got your cravings covered.

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What benefits are included in each Royal Suite Class Tier?
  • Dinner at Coastal Kitchen, based upon availability*.
  • All Day Access** to Silver Dining for guests onboard Spectrum of the Seas®
  • Royal Caribbean Plush Bathrobes for Use Onboard.
  • Luxury Pillow Top Mattress.
  • Luxury Bathroom Amenities.
  • Lavazza Espresso Coffee Machine.


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All suites in the Royal Caribbean Suites program have access to certain benefits. Our Junior Suites, Grand Suites, Ocean View/ Panoramic (No Balcony) Suites, and Owner's Suites all receive priority boarding, and our Royal Suite and Villa Suite guests are escorted onboard by an officer.

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Better room location Cruise ship suites aren't just bigger than regular cabins. They're better located, too. On many ships, you'll find some of the biggest suites at the very front or the very back of the vessel — the two places that offer the most stunning views.

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The main differences between cruise ship balcony staterooms and suites are size, perks and price. The interior portion of balcony cabins is usually the same size as most other cabins; they tend to be just large enough to fit a bed, couch and desk with minimal space to walk around.

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Royal Suite Class offers three tiers of accommodations, based on the suite category, Star, Sky, and Sea.

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The Ultimate Family Suite can accommodate up to 8 passengers in a space that covers approximately 1,100 square feet, along with a private balcony adding an additional 200 square feet. So much space for all the family fun! Those sailing in the Ultimate Family Suite will also have access to Royal Caribbean's Royal Genie.

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Regardless of what you do, you should not wait until boarding the ship to purchase any add-ons. Even though Royal Caribbean frequently offers a buy one get one 50% sale for the Deluxe Beverage Package on the ship, you will almost certainly end up paying more than if you purchased it in advance.

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The best time to buy Royal Caribbean drink packages If you're sailing within a few months, go ahead and get any packages you plan to buy — unless Black Friday happens before you sail. Black Friday deals on drink packages are generally the lowest you'll find all year.

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The Royal Family Suites sleep up to eight with two bedrooms, each with two twin beds (that convert to king-sized beds), two Pullman beds (pulldown bunks) and a double sofa bed in the living room.

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With Flexible Arrival, members can arrive at the cruise terminal one hour prior to or after the arrival time pre-selected during Check-In. *Please see all applicable Terms & Conditions for Promotions here.

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A suite is an even larger balcony room that comes with a variety of additional benefits meant to justify the higher cost. The exact benefits you can expect with a suite can vary, but here are the most common amenities included: Priority embarkation/disembarkation. Complimentary Pressing on First Formal Night.

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Even on smaller, more luxurious ships that don't feel crowded, a balcony is desirable; if the weather is such that you can spend a lot of time on your balcony, it's like having an additional room.

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1. Regent Seven Seas Cruises' Regent Suite. The Regent Suite onboard Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Splendor and Seven Seas Grandeir was designed to be the most luxurious at sea. At 4,443 square feet, its footprint is larger than that of the average American home.

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This is a question better asked in dedicated FB groups (or even on the forum portion of RCBlog, where there's often star class 'live blogs'), but in passing I've heard around $100/day (per suite, not person) is a good amount to budget. Most commonly at the end of a cruise.

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6. Royal Loft Suite, Royal Caribbean: $8,572/night. This one-of-a-kind room, designed with large families in mind, features an in-room slide, a private cinema with an 85-inch high-definition TV and all the best video games, a 212-square-foot balcony complete with table tennis and a full-size whirlpool.

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One of Royal Caribbean's most recent changes to their drink package policies is important to note when planning for your upcoming cruise. If purchasing the Deluxe Beverage Package, every guest of legal drinking age sailing in the same stateroom must also have the drink package.

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