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

Some are a little extra space; others are the size of luxury apartments. Some things to think about when comparing balcony cabins and suites include price, size of cabin and balcony, inclusive benefits, the number of bathrooms, separate living space, theming and access to exclusive areas onboard.



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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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Suites start out being a bit larger than a balcony room, and some of the biggest suites can span the size of multiple smaller cabins. Suites range in size from 350 to almost 1,400 square feet, and the biggest ones feel like a luxury apartment, rather than a cruise ship cabin.

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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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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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Priority boarding – being one of the first to embark a ship and skipping the lengthy check-in lines – is one of the most sought-after loyalty privileges from Carnival Cruise Line, available only to guests booked in suites, past cruisers who have achieved Diamond or Platinum status with the cruise line, or guests who ...

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Upper deck: Consider a stateroom on the upper deck of your ship. You'll be closest to the entertainment, fun and outdoor deck areas. Midship: You'll be right near the pool or waterslide areas, a kid's dream.

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Suite: There are two types of suites available on Carnival Dream -- Ocean Suites (275 square feet with a 65-square-foot balcony) and Grand Suites (345 square feet with an 85-square-foot balcony).

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Upgrades are automatically assigned at the time of booking and are based on availability in like to like categories only (interior to interior, ocean view to ocean view and balcony to balcony). Free room location upgrade is not available on upper/lower, obstructed, and cove categories.

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How many people can sleep in a suite? In general, suites are designed to sleep two people, though most have a sofa that pulls out to accommodate a third passenger. Some suites that are specifically designated for families have room for four, five, six or even more.

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The largest suite in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet is the Excel Presidential Suite, which first debuted on Carnival's Mardi Gras in 2021 and continues with the line's newest ships, Carnival Celebration (2022) and Carnival Jubilee (2023).

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A large apartment-like layout with separate living area, one or two bedrooms with attached bathrooms and/or powder rooms and most times, a dining area as well. Most of these suites have living rooms and bedrooms separated by a solid partition like a door.

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Your balcony is somewhat private, but gaps around the dividers mean others might get an eyeful if you're not careful. As well, sounds can travel. At first glance, there's no one around to see you if you end up getting down on the balcony. But don't think that it is ultra-private.

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For passengers looking to enjoy views, especially the scenery in the wake of a ship, we recommend higher decks and the back of the vessel. The higher you pick, the farther you'll see. If you're after views, the best room on a cruise ship will be a balcony cabin at the ship's rear end.

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The lower and more central you are in a ship, the less roll and sway you will feel. Even if you choose a balcony room, choose a low level and a room closest to the ship's center. The higher decks and cabins at the front (forward) or back (aft) of the ship will rock and roll the most.

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Choose a port side stateroom for sunsets. Go with starboard for sunrises. Headed south or east? Go port side for sunrises and starboard for the sunset.

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In addition to luggage screening, cruise lines also have other security measures in place to ensure the safety of all passengers on board. This can include passenger screening before boarding, onboard security personnel, and surveillance cameras throughout the ship.

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In order to keep the air conditioning working inside the cabin you do have to keep the balcony door closed on the majority of cruise lines. This is one of the reasons that many people do sleep on the balcony because in theory you can't lay in bed and keep the door balcony open.

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Can You Sleep on a Cruise Ship Balcony? There are no rules that say that passengers on cruise ships can't sleep on their balconies. That said, cruise lines do generally advise against it. Despite this many people enjoy sleeping on their balconies and you won't have any problem doing so if you want to.

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Technically, you can..... but the cruise line will discourage it for obvious reasons (if the A/C or heat is running, you get the idea). If you leave the door open, your cabin steward will keep shutting it. We turn our air off this time of year while cruising, and do sleep with the door open.

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