Is a suite worth the extra money?

[sarajean]

Probably been asked before?

Are Royal Suites worth it?

Booked one on the Liberty....for next year

Has any one been in one on the Liberty?

[FLACRUISER99]

They must be, a lot of folks book them.

[heyabbott]

The longer the cruise and the bigger the ship the more a larger cabin is advantageous, IMO

[Goes Cruising]

I don't think anyone can answer that for you. The extra suite perks are definitely nice, but are they worth the price difference? Probably not.

 

If you really enjoy spending quiet time in your room, the space and amenities are great. If you would rather spend your time out and about on the ship, or in ports, maybe you won't get alot of use out of the extras.

 

But only you can decide what you can afford, and where your money is best spent.

[jobowl]

Yes

[pasodancer]

similar to flying 1st Class on an airline! But, once you either stay in a Suite or Fly 1st Class -- you never want to go back!

[Llmtax2000]

We were in a GS on Liberty earlier this summer (and on several other RCI vessels) -- our answer will always be "yes" because we really like the extra space and the flexibility provided by the perks. It's great not having to worry about making show reservations or making MTD changes. Also, having the concierge assist with disembarking or with tendering can result in more time enjoying the ship!

 

 

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[sarajean]

I don't think anyone can answer that for you. The extra suite perks are definitely nice, but are they worth the price difference? Probably not.

 

If you really enjoy spending quiet time in your room, the space and amenities are great. If you would rather spend your time out and about on the ship, or in ports, maybe you won't get alot of use out of the extras.

 

But only you can decide what you can afford, and where your money is best spent.

 

Thanks good advice

[PompeySailor]

Been in a few, and have another booked for June2015.

If your budget allows and you like the space well worth it IMHO.

 

Do not forget to contact concierge 2 weeks before you sail, if they have not already contacted you.

LB_Concierge@rccl.com

 

You will enjoy check-in;)

 

Enjoy!

[Lionesss]

It all started for us 5 cruises ago when we sailed the Mariner of the Seas out of Port Canavral in Grand Suite. We said we would never ever sail in anything but........................

 

Well Until Allure............................

 

We said we would never ever sail in anything but an L2

 

Well until this year...............................................................

 

We said we would never ever sail in anything but an L1............

 

Next year on Oasis...............................................................

 

DH really really scared:D

 

Sea Ya

 

 

We love the suite life.

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[Llmtax2000]

It all started for us 5 cruises ago when we sailed the Mariner of the Seas out of Port Canavral in Grand Suite. We said we would never ever sail in anything but........................

 

Well Until Allure............................

 

We said we would never ever sail in anything but an L2

 

Well until this year...............................................................

 

We said we would never ever sail in anything but an L1............

 

Next year on Oasis...............................................................

 

DH really really scared:D

 

Sea Ya

 

 

We love the suite life.

 

 

We're in a CLS (L1) on Oasis next week -- we can't wait!

 

 

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[Lionesss]

We're in a CLS (L1) on Oasis next week -- we can't wait!

 

 

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Love it!!!!!!!!!

 

I thought a grand suite was nice..................WAIT!!!!!

 

The room

The view

All the outlets

Dinner in room

The up and down bathrooms with showers.

TVs

 

 

AHHHHH

 

Miss them already.

 

Enjoy, we did.

 

Sea Ya

[dancinman66]

If you can afford it and get it at the right price definitely

The concierge lounge and other perks alone make it worth it

 

I done it a couple of times and always will if price is right

 

 

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[MichaelCMTX]

We do GS because we like the perks. Got an OS on Serenade because the price difference was negligible, but otherwise it's just too much room for the two of us.

 

Have decided to only go for the Royal Suite if it's given, or once I learn how to actually play the piano,:p

[tillydog]

I booked an OS on Explorer of the Seas for our next cruise. First ever suite, so quite excited!

[DebJ14]

We think it is worth it. We've had a GS on the Voyager several times and the Mariner a couple of times. We have a Royal Family Suite on our upcoming cruise. We jumped on it when they dropped both the price and the occupancy restriction. It was only $200 more than the GS we originally booked. The price was too good to pass up and we are thrilled to have the 2nd bedroom and bath and huge balcony since we are traveling with our adult son.

[14Terry]

After 6 cruises we booked on OS for our seventh cruise. It was our first time in a full suite. We are now hooked! Booked another one for our next cruise! [emoji106] Try it once and decide for yourself. The perks are outstanding!

[Desert Cruizers]

We did our first JS during our NZ & Transpacific but went back to the D-1 because for the Hawaii to Vancouver they wanted $2,000 more and we wondered what happened to the size of the room. We had always thought a D-1 was a fairly good size until we took the suite for two cruises then it suddenly seemed so small. Will we go a JS all the time, probably not it will all depend on the price but I know DH would like to. Now a GS, doubt we could ever make that leap.

[NOLA3cruisers]

We (me, husband and teenage son) had our first junior suite on Oasis and really liked it...we joked that the walk in closet was big enough to be a second bedroom! I got dressed in there a few times when the BR was occupied and I needed some privacy! We don't spend a lot of time in our room, but the larger balcony, double points and special waiting area to board the ship first were nice perks! We booked another JS on Quantum only because we found one that was cheaper than the one we got on Oasis-couldn't pass that up. Just depends on the deal you find and if you think those perks are worth that extra money! :eek:

[kleo30]

It is for us.

[JimAOk1945]

Yes, to us it's worth it. We tried the GS on our Alaska cruise a couple of years ago, but didn't care for the bathtub/shower combo.

 

We haven't tried the Royal Suite yet, but love cruising in a OS.

[rubrrick]

Since our first outing with Royal Caribbean in 2003, where we started with an OS on the Legend of the Seas, we have enjoyed everything from a JS to the RS.

 

Where Royal Caribbean prices the full suites at an appropriate price, we take either a GS, or and OS. Where they don't.....we will settle for a JS, as there is still plenty of space.

 

One of the main reasons that we enjoy more "real estate" is that in a GS and above, we can close out the bedroom portion, and when my bride wants to nap, I can enjoy reading in the living room, while she sleeps in the bedroom.

 

There are so many other advantages to having a full suite, but I have written about them elsewhere, and do not need to repeat them here.

 

We are very fortunate to be able to cruise this way.:)

 

Rick

[Llmtax2000]

Love it!!!!!!!!!

 

I thought a grand suite was nice..................WAIT!!!!!

 

The room

The view

All the outlets

Dinner in room

The up and down bathrooms with showers.

TVs

 

 

AHHHHH

 

Miss them already.

 

Enjoy, we did.

 

Sea Ya

 

 

Thanks! Can't wait to see it tomorrow!

 

 

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[A&L_Ont]

Thanks! Can't wait to see it tomorrow!

 

 

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You should love it. Have a great cruise.

[A&L_Ont]

It all started for us 5 cruises ago when we sailed the Mariner of the Seas out of Port Canavral in Grand Suite. We said we would never ever sail in anything but........................

 

Well Until Allure............................

 

We said we would never ever sail in anything but an L2

 

Well until this year...............................................................

 

We said we would never ever sail in anything but an L1............

 

Next year on Oasis...............................................................

 

DH really really scared:D

 

Sea Ya

 

 

We love the suite life.

 

Sue, the next step is the SLS. If you are stepping up do 1718 first then the next cruise try 1720. They are the same class of cabin, by no means are they the same cabin.

 

Sounds like you are having a wonderful cruise experience. :D