Royal Caribbean's new approach to luxury cruising will debut in May 2016 in the form of Royal Suite Class, and if you are interested in what this new level of luxury offers, here is what you need to know.
The three categories of Royal Suite Class
Star Class
- Royal Loft Suite
- Owner’s Loft Royal Suite
- Grand Loft Sky Loft Suite
- 2-Bedroom Aqua Theater Suite
- 4-Bedroom Family Suite
Sky Class
- Aqua Theater Suite
- Crown Loft Suite
- Owner’s Suite
- Family Suite
- Superior Grand Suite
- Grand Suite
Sea Class
- Junior Suite
- Spa Junior Suite
- Family Connected Junior Suite
Ships Royal Suite Class will be available on
Beginning in May 2016, Royal Suite Class will be available on
- Oasis of the Seas
- Allure of the Seas
- Harmony of the Seas
- Anthem of the Seas
- Ovation of the Seas (when sailing Australian and European itineraries, but not China itineraries)
Royal Suite Class will not be onboard ships in China.
Royal Suite Class amenities
Star Class
- Royal Genie Complimentary
- Access to Specialty Restaurants
- Coastal Kitchen Access
- Ultimate Beverage Package
- Available for all guests within the suite
- Guests under 18 will receive the soda package instead
- Unlimited Voom
- Each guest booked in Star or Sky Class suites will receive complimentary VOOM on one individual device of their choice
- Frette Linens
- Exclusive Concierge Service
- Suite Lounge
- Daily Gratuities
- Exclusive Signature Activities
- Exclusive Suites Beach Access
- Handcrafted Cocktails (with or without alcohol)
- Nespresso Coffee Maker
- 1 Complimentary Fitness Class
- 1-Day Thermal Room Access
- In-Suite Dining
- Bottled Water
- In-Suite Movies
Sky Class
- Coastal Kitchen Access
- Voom
- Each guest booked in Star or Sky Class suites will receive complimentary VOOM on one individual device of their choice
- Exclusive Concierge Service
- Suite Lounge
- Exclusive Signature Activities
- Exclusive Suites Beach Access
- 1-Day Thermal Room Access
- Luxury Pillowtop Mattress
- Bottled Water
Sea Class
- Dinner Access to Coastal Kitchen
- Luxury Pillowtop Mattress
Royal Genie
Royal Genie is available for all suites within the Star Class tier.
Guests are unable to select a specific Royal Genie.
The Royal Genie can be reached 24/7 and will advise the best way for guests to stay in touch.
The Royal Genie Service is not a service that can be purchased. It is an amenity exclusive to all Star Class guests.
The Royal Genie will make all shore excursion plans for the guest. While guests are enjoying their time in port, they will be prepping for the guest’s arrival.
What happens after booking the Royal Suite Class?
For all guests booked on a Star Class Suite, they will receive a welcome email 8 days after booking and a final reminder 7 days prior to sailing.
For all guests booked on Sky and Sea Class, they will receive a welcome email 8 days after booking and a final reminder 7 days prior to sailing.
Activities and Entertainment
Every guest is encouraged to pre-book their activities through Cruise Planner as soon as they have been booked. For all Star Class guests, the Royal Genie will take care of any reservations onboard the ship.
Guests will be able to reserve dining, shore excursions and other activities 90 days prior to their sail date. For all Star Class guests, the Royal Genie will take care of any reservations onboard the ship.
Can a guest host a dinner party in their suite?
Guests are welcome to plan any sort of event in their suite. The Royal Genie and Concierge can help arrange such experiences onboard but additional charges may be incurred, depending on the request.
Can a guest invite their friends to specialty dining under their reservation?
Complimentary specialty dining is only available for the guests within the suite. Guests are encouraged to dine with family, friends or whomever they’d like but please know that guests not sailing in the suite will need to pay the cover charge.
Breakdown of specialty dining benefits for Royal Suite Guests
Star Class Guests receive complimentary specialty dining throughout their entire cruise as well as access to the exclusive suite restaurant, Coastal Kitchen for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Sky Class Guests receive access to the exclusive suite restaurant, Coastal Kitchen for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Sea Class Guests receive access to the exclusive suite restaurant, Coastal Kitchen for dinner only