Royal Caribbean is a world-class cruise that offers luxury, fun, entertainment, and amazing itineraries. Started in 1968 in Miami, Florida, Royal Caribbean Cruise has become a world-class cruise ship with 27 luxury ships. Today, it is known for its innovative fleet, adventurous activities, wide array of itineraries, family-friendly experiences, class entertainment, and great food. Moreover, this cruise line has cruises at different parts of the world, including cruises from Singapore, Greece, USA, Spain, Australia, and more. Apart from all this, Royal Caribbean Cruise is also known for its innumerable options on cabins and suites. To ensure that you book a cabin or suite that is perfect for your requirements, you must know all about the different cruise cabin and suite categories.
Royal Caribbean Cruises: Cabins and Suites
The Royal Caribbean has almost 27 fleets categorized into different classes, including Icon Class, Oasis Class, Quantum Class, Vision Class, and Radiance Class. While you will find different types of suite rooms, cabins, and staterooms, all cruise ships of the Royal Caribbean have four major categories: Interior Staterooms, Oceanview Staterooms, Balcony Staterooms, and Suites. Here you will find a Royal Caribbean cabin overview.
I. Interior Staterooms
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Interior staterooms are those that are in the interior part of the ship. These are usually the cheapest rooms available on the cruise. These cabins are usually the smallest on the cruise, although they are available in different sizes, anywhere between 160 square feet to 340 square feet. These rooms can accommodate 2 to 6 people. Although the size of the room is small, you will find all the important amenities in the interior staterooms just like all other staterooms. Twin beds (which can be pulled together or split apart), ensuite bathroom with shower, vanity with mirror, closet, mini-fridge, safe, and television are available on all the interior staterooms.
Different categories of interior staterooms on Royal Caribbean are as follows:
No Windows: Interior rooms are generally windowless. They are usually in the interior and lower part of the ship. But despite their sizes, these are the most popular, as they are the most inexpensive rooms on the cruise. People who are on a tight budget and are planning to explore the ship during the day and retire to their rooms at night just to rest and relax usually prefer the interior stateroom. Although they do not offer a view, they have all the amenities for a comfortable stay.
Virtual Window Rooms: This is becoming quite popular in the newer interior staterooms of Royal Caribbean Cruises. This is a slight upgrade from a windowless room. Instead of walls on all four sides, one of them would have a virtual screen that would give you real time footage of the ocean. The virtual window can be a small rectangular window or a large one, stretching from the floor to the ceiling. Some interior staterooms also have virtual balconies.
Interior Staterooms with Windows: Not all interior staterooms are windowless. Some come with windows that give you the view of the interior side of the ship like that of the promenade, boardwalk, or Central Park.
II. Oceanview Staterooms
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As the name suggests, ocean view staterooms are those that offer you a view of the ocean. The ocean view rooms are slightly larger than the interior staterooms. The largest ocean view room on the Royal Caribbean Cruises is 354 square feet. While the size is a bit larger, the facilities and amenities are more or less the same. Some of the ocean view staterooms are large, especially if they are located at the front of the ship, due to the shape of the vessel.
Two types of ocean view cabins are available on Royal Caribbean Cruises. The most common one is a porthole that will give you a view of the ocean while relaxing in your room. The other is a panoramic one that offers a floor to ceiling view of the entire ocean. An important thing to note is that none of these windows can be opened to let fresh air inside the room. Accessible friendly and connected ocean view rooms are also available on most Royal Caribbean Cruises.
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III. Balcony Staterooms
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Balcony staterooms are quite popular among cruisegoers, and 65% of the new Royal Caribbean cruises are filled with balcony staterooms. Here, instead of a window, you have a private outdoor space, where you can sit and relax during your cruise holiday. The size of the staterooms may be smaller or bigger than the other staterooms, although you will get additional space in the form of the balcony. Balcony staterooms with maximum size of 298 square feet are available on Royal Caribbean cruises.
Two types of balcony staterooms are available on these cruises. One is the ocean view balconies, where you can sit on your private balcony and enjoy the view of the ocean anytime during the day or night. In this case, you do not have to go to the deck every time you want to see the view of the ocean.
Another type of balcony stateroom is the one that faces inwards, which means towards the promenade, Central Park, or boardwalk of the cruise. In this case, you can indulge in some people watching and see what is happening inside the cruise while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee. You may also find a few balcony staterooms that offer an inside view as well as the ocean view, depending on their location. Naturally, these staterooms will be a little more expensive than all other types of staterooms.
Important Note: There are two common features available in all staterooms: accessible and connected staterooms. Royal Caribbean Cruises have made the necessary efforts to make their cruises accessible friendly. You will find plenty of staterooms that are wheelchair friendly. Apart from this, connected staterooms are also available on the cruise. This is perfect for people traveling in groups or with young children. With connected rooms, you can all stay together and still enjoy privacy.
IV. Suites
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The ultimate luxury living experience on a cruise is a suite. Royal Caribbean Cruises offer different types of suites. The thing that separates suites from staterooms is space. Suites are large, comprising multiple rooms. Some suites are spread across multiple levels. Resembling small apartments, the suites on the Royal Caribbean are spread around an area of 2766 square feet. The largest suite on this cruise can accommodate a maximum of 9 people.
The suites are divided into different classes, which include Sea Class, Sky Class, Star Class, and Royal Suite Class. Each of these categories comes with different types of suites. Apart from having more space and luxurious amenities, suite cruise packages also offer guests additional advantages and perks. Exclusive access to specialty restaurants, lounges, and shows are some of the privileges you get as a guest of one of the suites on the Royal Caribbean Cruises.
Junior Suites: Belonging to the Sea Class category, the Junior Suites are at the entry-level suite on the Royal Caribbean Cruises. Booking the Junior Suite may not give you too many perks, but the extra space in the room along with the larger balcony makes it worthwhile. Some additional benefits of this suite include luxury pillow top mattress, plush bathrobes, espresso coffee machine, etc.
Grand Suites: Grand Suites come under the Sky Class and consist of one or even two-bedroom suites. Along with the space, you get access to Concierge Service, priority boarding, flexible arrival boarding, complimentary internet package, priority dining reservations, luxury bathroom amenities, coffee machine, and more.
Owner’s Suites: The Owner’s Suites is another one in the Sky Class cruise category. Owner’s Suites include one bedroom, living room, private balcony, and all the amenities that come with Grand Suites.
Royal and Star Class Suites: Royal and Star Class suites are the highest class of suites on Royal Caribbean. Measuring 1640 square feet, the Royal Loft Suite is like a penthouse with a huge living room, a dining area, two large bedrooms, and a dining area. A smaller version of the same is the Grand Loft Suites, which measures around 800 square feet. A favorite among families is the Ultimate Family Suite that is a two-level suite that is designed with sleek furniture, vibrant colors, and a large slide that takes you from one level to another. Along with the aesthetics, the guests staying in one of these suites enjoy premium services as well. One of the perks is having a personal butler (Royal Genie) at your service 24×7.
Tips for Choosing the Perfect Room for Cruising
- Â Budget is one of the most important factors for deciding the right room for cruising.
- Â The right room for you would also depend on who you are traveling with. An ocean view room or a balcony stateroom may be perfect for couples on a romantic holiday, while suites would be ideal for those traveling with families.
- Â If you have a preference about location, this also should be considered while selecting a room on a cruise. You can choose rooms mid-ship, near elevators, or at the front of the ship. Check deck plan of Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Sea or any other ship before booking a room for yourself.
- Â If you do not want to be bothered about noise, a room on the lower levels would be ideal, as the entertainment and activity arenas are usually on the top floors. Similarly, avoid rooms near the elevators if you do not want to be disturbed by the dinging sound throughout the day and night.
Choosing the right stateroom or suite for you is the first thing you do once you decide on the cruise you want to take. Once you have booked the cruise and your room, do checkout the Royal Caribbean Cruise outfit ideas to look your best on your cruise holiday.
