There's nothing quite like an impressive super suite found on a giant cruise ship. These suites are enormous, opulent, and surprising just how massive these cabins can be.
Royal Caribbean is famous for building megaships that capture the imagination, especially the ones that continuously reclaim the title of biggest cruise ship in the world.
Having gone on almost 100 Royal Caribbean cruise ships, I've been able to stay in and tour many of these cruise ship suites. It's an incredible experience, albeit expensive too.
As a cruise line with the best suites, Royal Caribbean seems to always be looking for ways to add new ways to wow its passengers with what they offer onboard. This includes suites just as much as water slides, zip lines, and other thrills.
Among all the suites I've toured, I handpicked the five that are so over the top you can't help but marvel at it.
I also included a practical suite in my list, because it's the entry level suite many more people are likely to actually afford.
Ultimate Family Townhouse
Royal Caribbean first made news when it build the Ultimate Family Suite, which was an over the top family suite. Then they upped the ante with an even crazier suite on Icon of the Seas, the Ultimate Family Townhouse.
This 1,772-square-foot suite is as big as many people's homes, and it lives up to the name of being a townhouse at sea.
It's available on the Icon of the Seas and Star of the Seas and it costs at least $80,000 for a week!
What do you get for that price? Enough room for up to 8 people and an in-suite slide, movie room, karaoke machine and a "backyard" with a ping pong table, outdoor seating and a white picket fence.
It's three decks high, and it has a special entrance to the Surfside neighborhood from your suite. There's even a mailbox that you can use to pick up notes.
If you have young kids, there is no other suite that can top this experience for a family.
AquaTheater Suite
I'm not sure you can beat the view that Royal Caribbean's Aquatheater suites offer.
Available in one and two bedroom configurations, these are massive suites located at the very back of Royal Caribbean's Oasis Class ships.
I love these suites for two reasons. First, the amount of living space is incredible. You not only get a really big living area, but an even bigger balcony.
The balcony on the back wraps around the suite and offers the best views I've ever had on a cruise ship. Truly incredible, and the perfect place to catch a sunset.
Plus, your balcony doubles as a viewing box for the Aquatheater below, which is where you can watch one of the signature shows on a Royal Caribbean ship.
Second, the two bedroom suite has two full bathrooms, making it one of the best suites for a large family to share.
If there's a downside to this suite, it's that it's located at the very back of the ship, and that means a longer walk back to the elevators, as well as not being near the Suite Lounge.
I've stayed in Aquatheater suites numerous times while sailing on Wonder of the Seas, and it sold our family on the suite life because of the equally impressive Star Class amenities you get with the two bedroom suite.
With Star Class, you get pretty much everything included in your cruise fare, along with the services of the Royal Genie. It's an game-changing way to cruise.
Royal Loft Suite
While the Ultimate Family Townhouse might capture most of the attention for being a giant suite, I think the Royal Loft Suite is actually the best suite layout I've seen.
The Royal Loft Suite is available on Quantum, Oasis, and Icon Class ships, although the suite’s layout and features can differ from ship to ship. In fact, I've stayed in the Royal Loft Suite on Icon of the Seas, Wonder of the Seas, and Allure of the Seas, and the Oasis Class ships have the best setup.
It's located on Deck 17 or 18 (depending on which Oasis Class ship you're on), it has its own glass door that stops anyone from even reaching the actual door to the cabin. It's like its own mini-hallway.
You'll find a baby grand piano, wet bar, hot tub, two floors, and floor-to-ceiling windows. It's the kind of suite you can't help but say "wow" when you walk in.
This suite can handle up to 8 people, and we loved the living room. It has a giant couch, lazy boy-style chair, and a pair of hanging rocking chairs.
The upper level is the master suite, with great views of the ocean. Plus, the master bathroom is sprawling and probably nicer than any bathroom I've seen on land.
On the balcony, there's a private hot tub just for your use next to a bar and more seating. The balcony may not be massive, but the amenities are second-to-none.
Solarium Suite
When Royal Caribbean launched Utopia of the Seas, they once again moved the bar forward with a massive suite that has no balcony.
The Solarium Suites located above the bridge wings and offer sweeping 280 degree views of the ocean from the large living space.
They feature panoramic views that open up to the ocean breeze at the push of a button.
There's a ton of living space here, and just like the Aquatheater suite, you cannot beat the views. This time, it's at the very front of the ship and you basically see everything the ship's Captain can.
Junior Suite
While a Junior Suite isn't a true suite because it doesn't all the full suite amenities, I think it's an affordable splurge to get a preview of what the suite life is like on a cruise ship.
To be fair, I think a Junior Suite is more akin to a "really large balcony room", but it does come with extra benefits that are great to have.
In addition to a larger living area and balcony, junior suite guests receive a variety of benefits including double C&A Society points, luxury bathroom amenities, an in-suite Lavazza Espresso Coffee Machine, and priority boarding.
Those staying in a Junior Suite on Oasis or Quantum Class ships also have access to Coastal Kitchen, the suites-only restaurant, for dinner only.
The reason why we’ve included a Junior Suite in this list is because of its position as an entry-level way to experience what a Royal Caribbean suite experience can offer. A Junior Suite is far less expensive than booking, say, a Loft Suite, so it can be a nice way to “treat yourself” without breaking the bank.
