What is the difference between a suite and balcony on a cruise?

Whereas balcony cabins are typically one big room with a bed, sitting area, desk/vanity, and closet, some suites may have multiple rooms with the bedroom separate from the living room or even a second bedroom. Some might have a second bathroom, as well.



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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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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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Suites are often found at the front and back corners of the ship, and might have multiple balconies or a large wrap-around veranda. On some ships, such as Royal Caribbean's newest, suites can be two levels with bedrooms upstairs and living and dining spaces downstairs. Usually, suites are found on the higher decks.

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Priority embarkation But don't expect to wait there long. As a suite guest, you'll be among the first passengers to board your ship. That means you'll be able to start your vacation earlier than almost anybody else on your cruise.

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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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Reserved exclusively for guests of Grand Suite-level accommodations and above, the Suite Lounge serves complimentary continental breakfast and evening drinks.

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Midship staterooms on the lowest passenger deck are the most excellent spot to be on a cruise ship in this instance because you don't feel the vessel sway as much.

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The best cruise cabin to book would be near ocean level at the ship's center, known as mid-ship. While ocean-level rooms aren't considered the most luxurious options, the closer you get to water-level, the less rocking you'll feel on the ship.

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Many people suggest $100 per day, and this has generally worked well for me in my cruising experiences, but there are a lot of variables to consider.

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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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World's Most Luxurious Cruise Cabins
  • Royal Loft Suite onboard Anthem of the Seas (photo via Royal Caribbean International)
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises Regent Suite onboard the Seven Seas Splendor (Photo via Regent Seven Seas Cruises)
  • Oceania Cruises' Riviera Owner's Suite (Photo via Oceania Cruises)


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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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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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The Deluxe Beverage Package policy requires all guests wishing to purchase the Deluxe Beverage Package to do so for ALL guests of legal drinking age in the same stateroom. Was this content helpful?

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Priority embarkation is offered to suite guests (except Junior Suite) and Crown & Anchor Society members on the following tiers: Platinum, Emerald, Diamond, Diamond Plus and Pinnacle.

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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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