Suite Hierarchy....

Hello all and it is true that I do not know this and cannot figure it out from X's website.

Will someone please post the hierarchy of the suites, please?

Thank you very much,

bon voyage

Are you asking about the Edge? I don't know. I am not familiar with all the cabin categories.

For the other ships, it's Penthouse, Royal, Celebrity, Sky...except for the Reflection...it has an added Reflection Suite category.

Are you asking about the Edge? I don't know. I am not familiar with all the cabin categories.

 

For the other ships, it's Penthouse, Royal, Celebrity, Sky...except for the Reflection...it has an added Reflection Suite category.

Thank you for this... I presume your listing is the highest level to entry level, correct?

I also would presume that the levels are similar with a few anomalies here and there ...

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Yes, and yes. The Sky Suites are nicer, and brighter, on the Solstice Class, IMO. Some like the Celebrity Suite better on the Millennium Class than they do on the Solstice class, etc.

We sometimes sail on Oceania Cruises. They have a Penthouse stateroom that is actually about the same size as a Sky Suite on Celebrity. We once had a standard balcony booked on Oceania's Marina ship. Oceania offered us an upgrade from the standard balcony to the Penthouse for $800 total. I got really excited until I realized that their PH was not like Celebrity's PH. LOL

Hello all and it is true that I do not know this and cannot figure it out from X's website.

 

Will someone please post the hierarchy of the suites, please?

 

Thank you very much,

 

bon voyage

Not sure with some of the newer Edge suite "rankings" but i know SS2s have to stand at attention when just about anyone else walks into Michael's Club...I've heard on other threads that on Edge, occupants of SS3s might be required to reserve deck chairs for upper level suite dwellers early in the mornings around the Retreat pool...

Seriously ( slightly) Everybody gets Luminae and Michaels Club. Free booze (not a package "perk") Laundry and specialty dining starts at Royal.

The chat with landside concierge starts at Celebrity Suite and can be good for having a tea kettle already set up and other niceties taken care of.

Also starting at the Celebrity Suite level is the magic grey document folder which usually assures one of an escort on board and into Michael's--this is tremendously helpful because one can easily get lost along the gangway from checkin to ship ( I'm told that some unescorted passengers are lost at the beginning of each cruise only to be seen again floating in the kiddie pool of some Carnival ships.) Depending on how full the PH and RS are, as well as how many Zeniths are on board, CS dwellers might get an invite to the VIP lunch

What follows is based solely on observation not lived experience:

At the Royal Suite level one's children/grandchildren become much more precious and precocious and one's jokes become quite funny to the Suites Manager who will be stopping by to chat whenever one is in MC.

At the Penthouse Suite level, one's little ones are the "delight of the ship" and one's jokes evoke belly laughs from any officer within ear shot.

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Captains Club Ranks Sky suites @ 8ppppd

Celebrity, Royal, Signature and Edge Villas @ 12ppppd

Penthouse, Reflection and Iconic @ 18ppppd

Looking over the new suites benefits promo materials, those generally seem to align with the better "goodies" with CS still getting a bit of the short end of the stick along those lines.

Anyway, that's my understanding of the rankings. I hope none of my joking offended! I intended those aspects (largely) in jest. I travel solo and consequently am never in more than an CS and most often in SS--in my opinion the hard product on Solstice class ships renders Aft Sky1s head and shoulders above CSs, and, having tried one, there's not enough value add in the CS for me to want one. Millennium class is another story. Anyway even as a "lowly" SS2 dweller, I've loved the experience and felt totally pampered by the crew. Any extra attention that appears bestowed on those in the higher level suites is totally fine by me--they've paid for the experience and it's not hurting me in the least.

Call celebrity or look on their website.

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Are you asking about the Edge? I don't know. I am not familiar with all the cabin categories.

 

For the other ships, it's Penthouse, Royal, Celebrity, Sky...except for the Reflection...it has an added Reflection Suite category.

The Reflection also has Signature Suites which probably sit between the Celebrity and Royal Suites.

The Reflection also has Signature Suites which probably sit between the Celebrity and Royal Suites.

That's right! I had forgotten about them. Never been in one.

We have been in (just visited) a Reflection Suite, which is tops, larger than the Penthouse on the Reflection ship.

Not sure with some of the newer Edge suite "rankings" but i know SS2s have to stand at attention when just about anyone else walks into Michael's Club...I've heard on other threads that on Edge, occupants of SS3s might be required to reserve deck chairs for upper level suite dwellers early in the mornings around the Retreat pool...

 

Also starting at the Celebrity Suite level is the magic grey document folder which usually assures one of an escort on board and into Michael's--this is tremendously helpful because one can easily get lost along the gangway from checkin to ship ( I'm told that some unescorted passengers are lost at the beginning of each cruise only to be seen again floating in the kiddie pool of some Carnival ships.) Depending on how full the PH and RS are, as well as how many Zeniths are on board, CS dwellers might get an invite to the VIP lunch

That has not been our experience when in MC and staying in a Sky Suite. :confused:

And interestingly, we have been escorted onboard the ship, and to Michael's club almost each time we have stayed in a SS (and were even taken to the head of the bus line in Dublin when staying in an SS.) :o

 

What follows is based solely on observation not lived experience:

 

At the Royal Suite level one's children/grandchildren become much more precious and precocious and one's jokes become quite funny to the Suites Manager who will be stopping by to chat whenever one is in MC.

At the Penthouse Suite level, one's little ones are the "delight of the ship" and one's jokes evoke belly laughs from any officer within ear shot.

 

Thanks for this!:'):'):')

FWIW, I think it applies to every parent/grandparent on Disney Cruiseline.

Thank you all for your input on this... great for our future planning.

My next question at some point in the future, will be, of the lower three (3) levels of suites, which one(s) are best to consider?

bon voyage

Thank you all for your input on this... great for our future planning.

 

My next question at some point in the future, will be, of the lower three (3) levels of suites, which one(s) are best to consider?

 

bon voyage

All snarkiness aside, I think Solstice class Aft corner S1s are pretty doggone sweet in terms of roominess of cabin and balcony, and that big side window screams "come sit on me and enjoy the view." Because I prefer being close to the water i suggest a lower deck.

With that said, the 2 Aft S2s on deck 11 have to rank pretty high on the list of "best buys" for combination of suite amenities with price and an aft view. If you don't require cabins on the deck immediately above you, there are 4 more up on 12.

On Millennium class, I really like the 2 SS1s with larger slanted balconies, 6131/6132. Although they lack the "posh" fixtures and bathrooms of 6145/46 , and some complain of the facts others can see what one does on the balcony, I really like them. I'm enough of an exhibitionist to kinda hope somebody's watching.... :-) Celebrity suites on millennium class, are pretty awesome, but i still wonder what Celebrity was thinking when they first released them sans balconies.

With all of that hoopla aside, I took my first cruise in 20 years in a "standard" SS2 on Summit that some don't care for because of a proximity to lifeboats below, and it was fabulous, in fact I've been "hooked" since. The only suite I've regretted thus far was a Solstice class CS. Cramped living room, small dark bedroom and bathroom that required left thigh to rest on the toilet paper roll when sitting combined to make it less than "modern luxury" for me.

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At the Penthouse Suite level, one's little ones are the "delight of the ship" and one's jokes evoke belly laughs from any officer within ear shot.

 

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My next question at some point in the future, will be, of the lower three (3) levels of suites, which one(s) are best to consider?

We have stayed in a number of SS, 4 CS and 2 RS (with another in 3 weeks time).

The SS are a single room which is half as big as a standard cabin. We have usually had the corner aft ones which have a large wrap round balcony. They are not a regular shape and have poles which do not really get in the way. Also stayed in what was an AQ suite on Reflectionon the hump which was the same shape as the S2 suites on the other Solstice ships. Fairly square with a balcony half as big again to a regular balcony. These actually have more cupboard space than the S1s.

Both the CS and RS have large sitting areas but both have smallish bedrooms with only walk round space for 1 person. The both have walk in wardrobes.

The bathrooms for SS and CS have a bath with the shower in the bath. Sometimes this does not feel too safe. The RS has huge bathroom plus a separate toilet. Large separate shower and Jacuzzi bath plus another bath on the balcony.

The Sky suites feel roomier than the other two due to the amount of furniture they have in them.

I hope that helps.

The AQ Suites do not exist anymore. They have been reassigned as SS1's.

All snarkiness aside, I think Solstice class Aft corner S1s are pretty doggone sweet in terms of roominess of cabin and balcony, and that big side window screams "come sit on me and enjoy the view." Because I prefer being close to the water i suggest a lower deck.

 

With that said, the 2 Aft S2s on deck 11 have to rank pretty high on the list of "best buys" for combination of suite amenities with price and an aft view. If you don't require cabins on the deck immediately above you, there are 4 more up on 12.

 

 

On Millennium class, I really like the 2 SS1s with larger slanted balconies, 6131/6132. Although they lack the "posh" fixtures and bathrooms of 6145/46 , and some complain of the facts others can see what one does on the balcony, I really like them. I'm enough of an exhibitionist to kinda hope somebody's watching.... :-) Celebrity suites on millennium class, are pretty awesome, but i still wonder what Celebrity was thinking when they first released them sans balconies.

 

 

With all of that hoopla aside, I took my first cruise in 20 years in a "standard" SS2 on Summit that some don't care for because of a proximity to lifeboats below, and it was fabulous, in fact I've been "hooked" since. The only suite I've regretted thus far was a Solstice class CS. Cramped living room, small dark bedroom and bathroom that required left thigh to rest on the toilet paper roll when sitting combined to make it less than "modern luxury" for me.

Although we have never taken part in an aft SS1 (too far from the elevator/stairs), I agree with everything above. And I love your last statement about the thighs resting on the tissue roll. Oh my goodness!!! :D

Oh, and I really do think that most staff enjoy seeing and talking to children on cruises, no matter what stateroom they are staying in. They miss their own families so much. :loudcry: Plus, a little laughter goes a long way towards their morale!!! :D

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LoL In addition to being a solo traveler I tend to be fairly observant, occupational hazard i guess. Anyway it's one of the recurring Michael's club dynamics that i enjoy watching. When smaller kids are involved, the extra attention they get tends to be a dead give-a-way.

All snarkiness aside, I think Solstice class Aft corner S1s are pretty doggone sweet in terms of roominess of cabin and balcony, and that big side window screams "come sit on me and enjoy the view." Because I prefer being close to the water i suggest a lower deck.

 

With that said, the 2 Aft S2s on deck 11 have to rank pretty high on the list of "best buys" for combination of suite amenities with price and an aft view. If you don't require cabins on the deck immediately above you, there are 4 more up on 12.

 

 

On Millennium class, I really like the 2 SS1s with larger slanted balconies, 6131/6132. Although they lack the "posh" fixtures and bathrooms of 6145/46 , and some complain of the facts others can see what one does on the balcony, I really like them. I'm enough of an exhibitionist to kinda hope somebody's watching.... :-) Celebrity suites on millennium class, are pretty awesome, but i still wonder what Celebrity was thinking when they first released them sans balconies.

 

 

With all of that hoopla aside, I took my first cruise in 20 years in a "standard" SS2 on Summit that some don't care for because of a proximity to lifeboats below, and it was fabulous, in fact I've been "hooked" since. The only suite I've regretted thus far was a Solstice class CS. Cramped living room, small dark bedroom and bathroom that required left thigh to rest on the toilet paper roll when sitting combined to make it less than "modern luxury" for me.

c - Please, do not apologize for snarkiness, I can take it as good as I give it and not be offended or put off by those who give it... ;p

It is all in good fun, so I believe and accept... taking it personally, is not my way...

Thank you for your input...

Warmest regards and bon voyage

c - Please, do not apologize for snarkiness, I can take it as good as I give it and not be offended or put off by those who give it... ;p

 

It is all in good fun, so I believe and accept... taking it personally, is not my way...

 

Thank you for your input...

Warmest regards and bon voyage

Thanks. I have appreciated many of your responses on CC threads. Hope to sail with you one of these days.

Bo

We did 1666, aft corner suite last year on Equinox. Spacious room, big port home type window, wrap around balcony. Great room

The AQ Suites do not exist anymore. They have been reassigned as SS1s

I know that but it was an AQ suite when we did it. The only difference compared with the other SS1s in the same area is that the old AQ suites have the shower panels, still in the bath.

We have stayed in a number of SS, 4 CS and 2 RS (with another in 3 weeks time).

The SS are a single room which is half as big as a standard cabin. We have usually had the corner aft ones which have a large wrap round balcony. They are not a regular shape and have poles which do not really get in the way. Also stayed in what was an AQ suite on Reflectionon the hump which was the same shape as the S2 suites on the other Solstice ships. Fairly square with a balcony half as big again to a regular balcony. These actually have more cupboard space than the S1s.

I'm confused. Are you saying that a sky suite is half as big as a standard cabin?

I'm confused. Are you saying that a sky suite is half as big as a standard cabin?

That is how that post reads but I think the intended meaning was that a Sky Suite is "half again" as large as a standard cabin, i.e. 1.5 times as large as a standard cabin. Actually it is a little larger than that. On most S-Class ships, standard cabins range from 177 to 194 sq. ft. and Sky Suites average 300 sq. ft.

On summit sky suite was closer to 250 sq ft , newer ships are about 300 sq ft, balcony was under 70 sq ft. But still a nice suite, just smaller than most lines suites. Perks made up for suite , suite lounge micheals was elegant with top shelf drinks all day from morning to midnight , suite restaurant luminae was also excellent service was perfect .

That is how that post reads but I think the intended meaning was that a Sky Suite is "half again" as large as a standard cabin, i.e. 1.5 times as large as a standard cabin. Actually it is a little larger than that. On most S-Class ships, standard cabins range from 177 to 194 sq. ft. and Sky Suites average 300 sq. ft.

Apologies it is meant to read 1,5 times the size of a balcony cabin.

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We have stayed in a number of SS, 4 CS and 2 RS (with another in 3 weeks time).

The SS are a single room which is half as big as a standard cabin. We have usually had the corner aft ones which have a large wrap round balcony. They are not a regular shape and have poles which do not really get in the way. Also stayed in what was an AQ suite on Reflectionon the hump which was the same shape as the S2 suites on the other Solstice ships. Fairly square with a balcony half as big again to a regular balcony. These actually have more cupboard space than the S1s.

 

Both the CS and RS have large sitting areas but both have smallish bedrooms with only walk round space for 1 person. The both have walk in wardrobes.

 

The bathrooms for SS and CS have a bath with the shower in the bath. Sometimes this does not feel too safe. The RS has huge bathroom plus a separate toilet. Large separate shower and Jacuzzi bath plus another bath on the balcony.

 

The Sky suites feel roomier than the other two due to the amount of furniture they have in them.

 

I hope that helps.

The CS Suites on the Soltice class definitely do not have a large sitting room! They have a wrap around sofa (it just fits) and another chair. The bedroom is also very small. There is no dining area at all, except for the balcony which can be large on the hump. The RS has a proper living room and a dining area, seats six. The bedroom is much larger than the CS. The main bathroom has a tub and a separate shower. The balcony is the shortcoming as it has a “bathtub” type jet with jets taking up too much room, a single lounge chair and a dining table.

I know that but it was an AQ suite when we did it. The only difference compared with the other SS1s in the same area is that the old AQ suites have the shower panels, still in the bath.

That's something that I did not know. We are not crazy about the rainshower heads in the other Sky Suites.

LoL In addition to being a solo traveler I tend to be fairly observant, occupational hazard i guess. Anyway it's one of the recurring Michael's club dynamics that i enjoy watching. When smaller kids are involved, the extra attention they get tends to be a dead give-a-way.

I'll have to start doing a better job of observing people on our next cruise. :D