{"id":69417,"date":"2024-01-17T19:00:07","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T19:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/17\/7-reasons-you-should-splurge-for-a-suite-on-your-next-cruise-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-01-17T19:00:07","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T19:00:07","slug":"7-reasons-you-should-splurge-for-a-suite-on-your-next-cruise-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/17\/7-reasons-you-should-splurge-for-a-suite-on-your-next-cruise-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"7 reasons you should splurge for a suite on your next cruise &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Anyone who has priced out a suite on a cruise ship knows they can be expensive.<\/p>\n<p>As TPG <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/comparing-cruise-lines-for-families-disney-royal-caribbean-carnival\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">showed in a family cruise lines pricing comparison<\/a>, you&#8217;ll often pay at least 50% more for a suite on a cruise vessel than for a standard cabin. Sometimes the premium can be much higher.<\/p>\n<p>At $11,000 a night, the top suite on luxury line Regent Seven Seas Cruises&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/first-look-inside-the-most-expensive-luxury-cruise-ship-ever-regents-seven-seas-splendor\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3-year-old Seven Seas Splendor<\/a> is <em>more than five times <\/em>the cost of a standard cabin on the vessel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more cruise guides, news and tips, sign up for TPG&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise-newsletter\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">cruise newsletter<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Still, it&#8217;s not just high pricing that sets suites on cruise ships apart. Cruise ship suites also are typically a lot bigger than standard cabins on cruise vessels, have better locations and come with a long list of extra perks that you won&#8217;t get with a regular cabin.<\/p>\n<p>The perks often include lots of complimentary things for which you&#8217;d normally pay extra on a ship, such as Wi-Fi access and dinners in top shipboard restaurants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/worst-cruise-ship-cabins\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">8 cabin locations on cruise ships you should definitely avoid<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.5625%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/1432740848_FINAL42-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/1432740848_FINAL42-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/1432740848_FINAL42-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/1432740848_FINAL42-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/1432740848_FINAL42-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/1432740848_FINAL42-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/1432740848_FINAL42-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/1432740848_FINAL42-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/1432740848_FINAL42-scaled.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">Passengers staying in suites on Royal Caribbean&#8217;s Allure of the Seas get access to a special top-of-the-ship suite lounge with stunning views and complimentary drinks. ROYAL CARIBBEAN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Add it all up, and \u2014 for some cruisers, at least \u2014 a pricier suite on a cruise ship can turn out to be the best value of any cabin on board. Here are seven things you&#8217;ll typically get with a cruise ship suite that might make you want to book one instead of a standard cabin.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"priority-embarkation\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Priority embarkation<\/h2>\n<p>The perks of staying in a suite start from the moment you arrive at your ship. Usually, you&#8217;ll find a special check-in area for suite guests at the arrival terminal \u2014 one without the long lines that you&#8217;ll sometimes find to check in for a regular cabin. Sometimes, there&#8217;s even a private lounge area for suite guests with drinks and snacks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__70lh2&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__zGkU5&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__AEA5s\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__cnneL\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As a suite guest, you&#8217;ll be among the first passengers to board your ship. That means you&#8217;ll be able to start your vacation earlier than almost anybody else on your cruise.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"a-bigger-room\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">A bigger room<\/h2>\n<p>This one is a bit obvious, but just to be thorough, we&#8217;ll say it again anyway: Suites on cruise ships are bigger than regular cabins \u2014 sometimes far bigger. Regular cruise ship cabins are notoriously small \u2014 at least when compared to hotel rooms on land \u2014 but some cruise ship suites can be downright massive, with multiple rooms, including living rooms, dining rooms and extra bedrooms.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/RSSC_Splendor_RegentSuite_LivingArea_3658.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/RSSC_Splendor_RegentSuite_LivingArea_3658.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/RSSC_Splendor_RegentSuite_LivingArea_3658.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/RSSC_Splendor_RegentSuite_LivingArea_3658.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/RSSC_Splendor_RegentSuite_LivingArea_3658.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/RSSC_Splendor_RegentSuite_LivingArea_3658.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/RSSC_Splendor_RegentSuite_LivingArea_3658.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/RSSC_Splendor_RegentSuite_LivingArea_3658.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/RSSC_Splendor_RegentSuite_LivingArea_3658.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">At 4,443 square feet, the Regent Suite on Seven Seas Splendor is bigger than the average home in the U.S. REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In other words, while you pay more for a suite, you get a lot more space for the money.<\/p>\n<p>At the higher end, there are cruise ship suites bigger than the average home in the U.S., such as the eye-catching <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/first-look-regent-cruise-ship-suite\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Regent Suite<\/a> pictured above. It measures more than 4,000 square feet and has its own sprawling living room and dining room area, as well as two massive bedroom complexes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/cruise-ship-balcony-cabin-advantages\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">6 reasons you&#8217;ll want to book a balcony cabin on your next cruise<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"better-room-location\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Better room location<\/h2>\n<p>Cruise ship suites aren&#8217;t just bigger than regular cabins. They&#8217;re better located, too.<\/p>\n<p>On many ships, you&#8217;ll find some of the biggest suites at the very front or the very back of the vessel \u2014 the two places that offer the most stunning views. You&#8217;ll also often find suites along the sides of ships at the equilibrium point \u2014 the spot near the middle of a ship that is the most stable in rough seas. If you&#8217;re prone to seasickness, this is where you want to be.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/best-cruise-ship-cabin-locations\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The 5 most desirable cabin locations on any cruise ship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"better-room-perks\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Better room perks<\/h2>\n<p>Expect all sorts of upgrades to your room experience when staying in a cruise ship suite, from higher-thread-count sheets to upgraded toiletries.<\/p>\n<p>On <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise\/royal-caribbean\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Royal Caribbean<\/a> ships, for instance, Royal Suite Class guests get upgraded bottles of L&#8217;Occitane shampoo, conditioner and lotions in bathrooms, Mr. Coffee\/Tea service and Royal Caribbean bathrobes for use during the voyage. Top suites on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise\/viking\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Viking<\/a> ships have minibars stocked with complimentary drinks, including hard liquors. <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise\/celebrity\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Celebrity Cruises<\/a> suites come with a stocked minibar, too, plus two bottles of liquor of the passengers&#8217; choice.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"more-pampered-service\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">More pampered service<\/h2>\n<p>Your suite will often come with a private butler who is on call day and night. Some suites also come with access to a private concierge. These are people whose whole job is to take away all the little stressors that you might experience on vacation and pamper you at the highest level.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/cruise-line-cabin-upgrades-disadvantages\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">5 reasons to turn down a cruise ship cabin upgrade<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your butler, should your suite come with one, can do everything from unpack your suitcase to serve you private meals on your balcony. This same butler (or your concierge, if you have one) also can book you into the ship&#8217;s top restaurants, where you&#8217;ll likely have priority access, another common suite perk. She or he also can escort you to a private seating area for suite guests in the ship&#8217;s theater, which is another perk of being in a suite at many lines.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/1439260588_RCI-OA-RoyalLoft1740-Night-4122-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/1439260588_RCI-OA-RoyalLoft1740-Night-4122-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/1439260588_RCI-OA-RoyalLoft1740-Night-4122-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/1439260588_RCI-OA-RoyalLoft1740-Night-4122-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/1439260588_RCI-OA-RoyalLoft1740-Night-4122-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/1439260588_RCI-OA-RoyalLoft1740-Night-4122-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/1439260588_RCI-OA-RoyalLoft1740-Night-4122-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/1439260588_RCI-OA-RoyalLoft1740-Night-4122-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/1439260588_RCI-OA-RoyalLoft1740-Night-4122-scaled.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">Top suites on Royal Caribbean ships come with butlers, known as Royal Genies, who can help you unpack your bags, get restaurant reservations and more. ROYAL CARIBBEAN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Butlers and concierges also can get you tickets to onboard activities (again, with priority access) and will assist you in getting off the ship quickly when it arrives in a port \u2014 letting you make the most of your time during port calls.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"access-to-exclusive-shipboard-areas\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Access to exclusive shipboard areas<\/h2>\n<p>On a growing number of megaships, suite guests have access to sprawling, private &#8220;ship-within-a-ship&#8221; luxury areas that offer a level of pampering not found across the rest of the vessels.<\/p>\n<p>On more than half of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise\/norwegian\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Norwegian Cruise Line<\/a>&#8216;s ships, for instance, many of the top suites are part of an exclusive keycard-accessed area called The Haven. Aimed at luxury travelers, The Haven complexes are located at the very top of the vessels and often come with private lounges, pools, sunning areas and even restaurants.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:81.8125%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/05\/Norwegian-Haven_via-Norwegian-Cruise-Lines-Facebook.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/05\/Norwegian-Haven_via-Norwegian-Cruise-Lines-Facebook.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/05\/Norwegian-Haven_via-Norwegian-Cruise-Lines-Facebook.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/05\/Norwegian-Haven_via-Norwegian-Cruise-Lines-Facebook.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/05\/Norwegian-Haven_via-Norwegian-Cruise-Lines-Facebook.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/05\/Norwegian-Haven_via-Norwegian-Cruise-Lines-Facebook.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/05\/Norwegian-Haven_via-Norwegian-Cruise-Lines-Facebook.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/05\/Norwegian-Haven_via-Norwegian-Cruise-Lines-Facebook.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/05\/Norwegian-Haven_via-Norwegian-Cruise-Lines-Facebook.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">The exclusive The Haven complex at the top of the 4,004-passenger Norwegian Bliss features a private lounge with spectacular views over the vessel&#8217;s bow. NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE\/FACEBOOK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The exclusive The Haven complex at the top of the 4,004-passenger Norwegian Bliss features a private lounge with spectacular views over the vessel&#8217;s bow. NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE\/FACEBOOK<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-3433741741 tpg-image\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.5%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/ncl_Bliss_Haven_Courtyard-2-1-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/ncl_Bliss_Haven_Courtyard-2-1-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/ncl_Bliss_Haven_Courtyard-2-1-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/ncl_Bliss_Haven_Courtyard-2-1-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/ncl_Bliss_Haven_Courtyard-2-1-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/ncl_Bliss_Haven_Courtyard-2-1-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/ncl_Bliss_Haven_Courtyard-2-1-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/ncl_Bliss_Haven_Courtyard-2-1-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/ncl_Bliss_Haven_Courtyard-2-1-scaled.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A number of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise\/msc\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MSC Cruises<\/a> vessels offer a similar &#8220;ship-within-in-a-ship&#8221; area for suite guests called the MSC Yacht Club, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/celebrity-cruises-ship-class-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">newest Celebrity ships<\/a>, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/celebrity-beyond\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Celebrity Beyond<\/a>, have an exclusive and swanky indoor and outdoor lounge area for suite passengers called The Retreat.<\/p>\n<p>Some ships also have private concierge lounges that are open only to suite guests (some are open to passengers with <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/cruise-line-loyalty-programs\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">top elite status<\/a>, too).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/cruise-ship-concierge-lounges\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">What it takes to get concierge lounge access on a cruise ship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"included-freebies\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Included freebies<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The suite experience at <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise\/princess\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Princess Cruises<\/a>, for instance, includes a free dinner on embarkation day at one of the ship&#8217;s extra-charge restaurants. Passengers staying in Royal Caribbean&#8217;s top Star Class suites get complimentary dining in extra-charge eateries through the cruise, as well as included gratuities and a complimentary Deluxe Beverage Package.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/08\/MJ_2017_0330_PBC_Crown_Grill_110A7257-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/08\/MJ_2017_0330_PBC_Crown_Grill_110A7257-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/08\/MJ_2017_0330_PBC_Crown_Grill_110A7257-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/08\/MJ_2017_0330_PBC_Crown_Grill_110A7257-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/08\/MJ_2017_0330_PBC_Crown_Grill_110A7257-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/08\/MJ_2017_0330_PBC_Crown_Grill_110A7257-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/08\/MJ_2017_0330_PBC_Crown_Grill_110A7257-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/08\/MJ_2017_0330_PBC_Crown_Grill_110A7257-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/08\/MJ_2017_0330_PBC_Crown_Grill_110A7257-scaled.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">Passengers staying in suites on Princess ships receive a complimentary meal in one of the ship&#8217;s extra-charge restaurants on embarkation day. PRINCESS CRUISES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On Regent&#8217;s Seven Seas Splendor, Seven Seas Explorer and Seven Seas Grandeur, the top Regent Suites come with a private masseuse on call for unlimited treatments during your voyage, plus a long list of other perks.<\/p>\n<p>Other freebies that often come with suites include laundry service, access to the spa thermal suite (normally an extra charge), a bottle of Champagne at embarkation and canapes delivered every afternoon. If you&#8217;re staying in a big enough suite, you might even get a dinner with the ship&#8217;s captain.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, many promotions that lines run will <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/cruise-lines-get-more-all-inclusive\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">throw in complimentary gratuities, drink packages, shore excursions<\/a> and even onboard credits as an incentive to book a suite.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>A suite on a cruise ship can cost a lot more than a regular cabin. But the pricing differential isn&#8217;t as high as it looks once you factor in all the free perks you get with a suite and other added value.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Planning a cruise? Start with these stories:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/cruise-ship-suite-advantages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anyone who has priced out a suite on a cruise ship knows they can be expensive. As TPG showed in a family cruise lines pricing comparison, you&#8217;ll often pay at least 50% more for a suite on a cruise vessel than for a standard cabin. Sometimes the premium can be much higher. At $11,000 a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":69418,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-69417","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69417","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69417"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69417\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/69418"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69417"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69417"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69417"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}