Royal Caribbean Suite Perks: Unveiling Exclusive Benefits
Royal Caribbean Suites are the top consideration of people looking for a hassle-free and luxurious cruise experience. These suites offer top-level perks that everyone wants for a comfortable cruise.
There are several benefits of booking a Royal Caribbean Suite. Some perks include priority boarding, reserved entertainment seating, complimentary 24-hour room service, and more.
I know it’s exciting to know about the perks and amenities these suites offer. Interestingly, I felt the same excitement when I made my first shift from a stateroom to a Suite.
So, without further ado, let’s discuss the perks of every Royal Caribbean suite and Class.
What Do You Get In A Suite On Royal Caribbean?
Royal Caribbean Suites provides several benefits to make the guest’s cruise experience more comfortable.
The common benefits that every suite guest enjoys include Luxury bathroom amenities, priority boarding, a Royal Caribbean Bathrobe, and a Lavazza Espresso Coffee Machine.
Many more luxury perks are only accessible to guests in higher suite tiers.
But before moving towards those perks, I highly recommend you understand the difference between the Royal Caribbean Suite programs and Suite Class.
It’s because Royal Caribbean offers both new and old ships with different Suite services and varying perks. So, firstly, you must find out whether your ship has the old Royal Caribbean Suites Program or the Royal Suite Class.
Royal Caribbean Suite Perks Explained
Understanding the benefits of Royal Caribbean Suites can be confusing. The benefits vary depending on the ship you’re cruising—the older Royal Caribbean Suites Program or the new Royal Suite Class ship.
I’ve detailed both services separately, specifying the ships on which they are available.
Royal Caribbean Suites Program (On Older Ships)
The older Royal Caribbean ships, built before 2009, feature the Royal Caribbean Suites Program. If you’re cruising on any of the ships listed below, you’ll receive the perks associated with the Suites Program:
- Independence of the Seas
- Liberty of the Seas
- Freedom of the Seas
- Jewel of the Seas
- Serenade of the Seas
- Brilliance of the Seas
- Mariner of the Seas
- Navigator of the Seas
- Adventure of the Seas
- Explorer of the Seas
- Voyager of the Seas
- Vision of the Seas
- Enchantment of the Seas
- Rhapsody of the Seas
- Grandeur of the Seas.
Royal Suite Class (On Newer Ships)
The newer Royal Caribbean ships, built in 2009, feature the Royal Suites Class service. If you’re cruising on any of the ships listed below, you’ll receive the perks associated with the Suite Class:
- Utopia of the Seas
- Icon of the Seas
- Oasis of the Seas
- Allure of the Seas
- Harmony of the Seas
- Symphony of the Seas
- Wonder of the Seas
- Quantum of the Seas
- Anthem of the Seas
- Ovation of the Seas
- Spectrum of the Seas
- Odyssey of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Suites Program Perks
On the older ships, we get the following suites:
- Junior Suites
- Grand Suites
- Ocean View/Panoramic Suites (No Balcony)
- Owner’s Suites
- Royal And Villa Suites
1- Junior Suite Perks
With Junior Suite, you only get a few perks, but you get a larger room and balcony space than a standard stateroom.
Here is what you get in Junior Suite:
- Royal Caribbean Bathrobe (For Onboard Use)
- Luxury Bathroom Amenities
- Priority Boarding
- Lavazza Espresso Coffee Machine
Read Everything About The Junior Suite Perks:
2- Grand, Panoramic, and Owner’s Suite Perks
Grand suites have dozens of perks and amenities that Junior Suite lacks. Plus, these offer a more spacious environment and balcony.
Here is what we get in Grand, Panoramic, or Owner’s Suites:
- A pillowtop mattress
- Priority departure on disembarkation day
- A Concierge service
- Access to the Suite Lounge or Concierge Club, with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails every evening
- Priority dining reservations, spa bookings, and short excursion tickets
- A Suite Party invitation (on cruises of 5 nights or more)
- Tours of the Bridge, Galley, and Backstage
- VIP pool deck seating (on Voyager Class ships and above)
- Priority tendering for shore excursions, where available
- A welcome gift of fruit and Evian water
- The option to enjoy the Main Dining Room menu in your Suite
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Private lunch and breakfast seating
- A departure breakfast
- Access to a reserved section in the Theatre
- Complimentary outfit pressing on the first formal night
- No sign-up fee for luggage valet service
That’s too much, isn’t it? This is what Royal Caribbean aims for guests staying in these suites.
Read Everything About The Grand Suite Perks:
3- Royal And Villa Suite Perks
Before moving towards the perks of these suites, don’t get confused like me between the Royal Suites and the Royal Suite Class. These are the suites available on older ships, not the Suite Class of the newer ships.
On these suites, you get the same perks of the lower suite grades, as well as:
- A welcome bottle of Moet & Chandon
- Officer Escort Onboard from Terminal at Check-In
I know it’s not a big list, but when combined with the lower suites’ perks, they get bigger. Nd guess what? You’re also treated to an escorted onboard experience by an officer of the ship. What more could you want?
Here’s the difference table for your ease:
| Perks | Junior Suite | Grand, Panoramic, Owner’s Suites | Royal and Villa Suites |
| Royal Caribbean Bathrobe (For Onboard Use) | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Luxury Bathroom Amenities | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Lavazza Espresso Coffee Machine | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Pillowtop Mattress | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Priority Boarding | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Officer Escort Onboard from Terminal at Check-In | ✔️ | ||
| Priority Departure | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Concierge Service | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Suite Lounge/Concierge Club Access (Hors d’oeuvres and Cocktails Each Evening) | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Priority Dining Reservations | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Priority Spa Bookings | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Priority Shore Excursion Ticketing | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Bridge, Galley & Backstage Tours | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| VIP Pool Deck Seating (Voyager Class and Above, First Come, First Seated) | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Priority Tendering (Where Applicable) | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Welcome Moet & Chandon | ✔️ | ||
| Welcome Evian & Fruit Amenity | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Main Dining Menu Available for In Suite Dining (During Operating Hours) | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Complimentary 24-Hour Room Service | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Private Breakfast Seating Available on Ships without Coastal Kitchen (Location Varies by Ship and Sailing) | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Departure Breakfast | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Reserved Section in Theater – Main and Studio B (Where Applicable) | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Complimentary Pressing on First Formal Night | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Sign-up Fee Waived for Luggage Valet Service (Where Applicable) | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Now let’s move on to the benefits of the Royal Suite Class on the newer ships.
Royal Suite Class Perks
On the newer ships of Royal Caribbean, you’ll get Royal Suite Class instead of Suites Program. This Suite Class has three different tiers:
- Sea Class
- Sky Class
- Star Class
I’ll discuss each Class perks step-by-step:
1- Sea Class Perks
In the Sea Class tier of the Royal Suite Class service, we get the following suites:
- Junior Suites
- Junior Suites with a Large Balcony
The Sea Class perks resemble Junior Suite perks on the older ships. But most importantly, it lacks priority boarding.
Below are the perks we get in Sky Class:
- Dinner at Coastal Kitchen (Specialty Restaurant), 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
2- Sky Class Perks
Sky Class resembles the Grand Suite in the old Royal Caribbean Ships. The Suites in this Class are more spacious and well-appointed.
Below are the perks that this Class offers:
- Concierge Service
- All-Day Access to Coastal Kitchen*
- All Day Access to Gold and Silver Dining** for guests onboard Spectrum of the Seas®
- Specialty Bottled Water (upon arrival)
- VOOM, The Fastest Internet at Sea †
- Flexible Arrival Boarding & Priority Departure
- Priority Dining Reservations
- Reserved seating section in select entertainment venues (reservations required)
- Suite Lounge Access (complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cocktails each evening)
- Access to Suite Sun Deck. Sky guests onboard Spectrum of the Seas® have Access to The Balcony. Sky guests onboard Icon of the SeasSM have Access to The Grove.
- Royal Caribbean Plush Bathrobes for Use Onboard
- Luxury Pillow Top Mattress
- Luxury Bathroom Amenities
- Lavazza Espresso Coffee Machine
3- Star Class
Star Class is the highest tier and premier suite category of the Royal Suite Class. It’s known for providing guests with a highly luxurious and personalized cruise experience.
This Class has the following Suites:
- Ultimate Family Suite
- Ultimate Family Townhouse
- Royal Loft Suite
- Villa Suite – 4 Bedrooms
- Owner’s Loft Suite
- Grand Loft Suite
- Owner’s Panoramic Suite – 1 Bedroom
- Grand Panoramic Suite – 1 Bedroom
- Ultimate Panoramic Suite
- Star Loft Suite
- Spacious AquaTheater Suite with Large Balcony – 2 Bedrooms
- AquaTheater Suite with Large Balcony – 2 Bedrooms
Following are the perks this Class Offers:
- Exclusive Access to the Royal Genie Service
- Complimentary dining in specialty restaurants, including Chef’s Table
- Complimentary Deluxe Beverage drinks package for adults
- Complimentary Refreshments soda package for children
- Still and sparkling water provided in-suite and refreshed daily
- Complimentary gratuities
- Expedited boarding and departure
- Access to the best seats for entertainment shows
- Priority entrance to many onboard activities
- Complimentary minibar stocked with Coca-Cola drinks and water
- Complimentary laundry and pressing services
- Luxury Frette linens
These perks surely enhance the cruise experience of Suite guests. Some of the perks, like Royal Genie, might be unknown to you, so it’s worth explaining them in detail.
Here’s the difference table for your ease:
| Perks | Sea Class | Sky Class | Star Class |
| Royal Caribbean Plush Bathrobes for Use Onboard | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Luxury Pillow Top Mattress | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Luxury Bathroom Amenities | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Lavazza Espresso Coffee Machine | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Dinner at Coastal Kitchen (Specialty Restaurant, based upon availability*) | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| All Day Access** to Silver Dining for guests onboard Spectrum of the Seas® | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| All Day Access to Gold and Silver Dining** for guests onboard Spectrum of the Seas® | ✔️ | ||
| Specialty Bottled Water (upon arrival) | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| VOOM, The Fastest Internet at Sea † | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Flexible Arrival Boarding & Priority Departure | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Priority Dining Reservations | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Reserved seating section in select entertainment venues (reservations required) | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Suite Lounge Access (complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cocktails each evening) | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Access to Suite Sun Deck (Sky guests onboard Spectrum of the Seas® have access to The Balcony) | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Exclusive access to the Royal Genie Service | ✔️ | ||
| Complimentary dining in specialty restaurants, including Chef’s Table | ✔️ | ||
| Complimentary Deluxe Beverage drinks package for adults | ✔️ | ||
| Complimentary Refreshments soda package for children | ✔️ | ||
| Still and sparkling water provided in-suite and refreshed daily | ✔️ | ||
| Complimentary gratuities | ✔️ | ||
| Expedited boarding and departure | ✔️ | ||
| Access to the best seats for entertainment shows | ✔️ | ||
| Priority entrance to many onboard activities | ✔️ | ||
| Complimentary minibar stocked with Coca-Cola drinks and water | ✔️ | ||
| Complimentary laundry and pressing services | ✔️ | ||
| Luxury Frette linens | ✔️ |
What Is Royal Genie?
Royal Caribbean’s Royal Genie Service is like a butler on board their cruise ships; however, they prefer to call their staff Genies because Royal Caribbean is modern.
Designed around the Star suite guest, The Royal Genie creates exclusive, one-of-a-kind experiences.
In addition to catering to the Star guests’ suites, the Royal Genie creates VIP experiences tailored specifically to the guests’ preferences throughout the entire ship.
They can make your wishes come true, though, and are on hand to help with various tasks, including:
- Escorting you onboard and making sure your luggage is expedited
- Arranging your seating in entertainment venues
- Managing your dining reservations (and making recommendations)
- Planning celebration requests if you have a birthday or anniversary while sailing
Which Suite Is Best For You?
Choosing a suite on Royal Caribbean depends on your needs. But here are my recommendations on which Suite you should choose for your next cruise experience:
- Junior Suite: Ideal when you want more space than a standard stateroom and priority boarding but also cruising on a tight budget.
- Grand Suite: Perfect when priority access, luxury amenities, and spacious room are your consideration.
- Royal Suite: Optimal only when the budget is not a concern and you want a welcoming start with VIP escorting services.
The same is recommended for the Royal Suite Class section.
Is a Royal Caribbean Suite worth it?
No Doubt, Royal Caribbean Suites are pricey, but they are worth it due to the benefits they offer. So, if you want a hassle-free cruise experience, the Royal Caribbean Suite is worth the price.
But if you are the person who uses the accommodation only as a place to sleep and get ready, then you can save a lot of money by not choosing a suite.
However, without the Suite, you’ll miss out on perks like the best seats in venues or priority boarding, but many of the other benefits are things you can pay for separately on an as-needed basis.
Suites are worth the price when you’re cruising with your family.
Do Royal Caribbean Suites Include Drinks?
Only the Star tier in the Royal Suite Class on the newer ships comes with the complementary Deluxe Beverage package (One per person).
The Deluxe Beverage package is for guests 21 years and older (18 and older where applicable by law). Guests under the legal drinking age will receive the Refreshment Package.
FAQs
What Is The Largest Suite On Royal Caribbean?
The largest Suite on Royal Caribbean is the Royal Loft Suite on new Oasis-class and Quantum-class ships. These suites have 1,524 square feet inside and 843 square feet of balcony space, making them perfect for six people.
How Many People Can Fit In A Royal Caribbean Suite?
Royal Caribbean Suites sleep up to 4-6 people, depending on the type of Suite you choose. In the largest suites, you will find two twin beds that can be converted to a king-size bed, a double sofa bed, or a double pull-out bed.
How Much Is The Ultimate Family Suite?
Booking the Ultimate Family Suite varies depending on your cruise length, but expect to pay at least $20,000 (total, not per passenger).
How Much Is A Suite On Royal Caribbean?
The cost of a Royal Caribbean suite depends on the suite class you choose and the length of your cruise. Royal Loft Suites are the most expensive, costing around $16,500 per person per week.
Do Royal Caribbean Suites Have Balconies?
Almost every Royal Caribbean Suite has a balcony except the Panoramic Suites, which are found at the front of some of the ships.
Final Words
Hopefully, now you should have a great knowledge of the Royal Caribbean Suite benefits.
Depending on your preferences, you can now decide which Suite is perfect for you. But make sure to do your research before booking a Royal Caribbean Suite. This will ensure that you get the most out of your cruise vacation.
Have a great Royal Caribbean cruise vacation!
I am Zoe Grace, a passionate enthusiast of cruise ships. With a decade of firsthand experience in the cruising industry, I have developed a deep understanding of the intricacies and wonders that these majestic vessels hold.
Now, I am excited to embark on a new journey as an author, sharing my knowledge and insights with readers who share my fascination for the world of cruising.
Join me as we explore the captivating world of cruise ships together.
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