Booked our first Ocean suite. Are they worth it?

[Thad409]

We will be on the Glory the first of July. We usually stay in a Aft Balcony and we decided to upgrade on this cruise. My question is, was it worth the few hundred more for the Ocean suite. Thanks in advance for any and all responses.

 

[Guest BasicSailor]

Well a few hundred more really isn't that much.

[BlerkOne]

Aft wrap or aft?

[Thad409]

we're staying in a Ocean suite this cruise, we usually stay in a aft balcony. Thanks

[Cinnamon2]

I think it's worth it . . . larger room, larger balcony, larger bathroom with dressing room.  All not absolutely necessary but very nice to have.

 

 

 

[Theosprey247]

Only you can make that choice. What worth it to me may not be worth it to you. 

[BlerkOne]

1 hour ago, Thad409 said:

we're staying in a Ocean suite this cruise, we usually stay in a aft balcony. Thanks

For a few hundred, worth it.

[Thad409]

This is our 4th cruise with CCL and our first cruise post covid so we were wanting a little extra room , and the aft with a 15yo gets a little crowded and booking with a casino offer I received I think it was less than 300 to go with Ocean suite. 

[Are.we.there.yet?]

It's worth it with 3 people.  The double sinks are really nice!  I think I prefer the aft "balcony" better because of the depth but the balcony on the suite is longer.  Also, the chance of the room being ready at embarkation is awesome and kinda worth it.  PLUS... You get two bottles of water!  LOL!!!!!

Edited March 15, 2023 by Are.we.there.yet?
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[Thad409]

I believe early boarding also. I may be mistaken on that. 2 Bottles of water He## yea.

[asalligo]

7 hours ago, Thad409 said:

I believe early boarding also. I may be mistaken on that. 2 Bottles of water He## yea.

Yes, this also gets you priority boarding and debarkation. 

[Drazil65]

We have 3 people in our family and now that DS is in college and adult size, it is worth it for us for sure.  Also, we have cruised 3 times since restart after covid and 3 more booked at this time.  We have found that the extra room in cabin and the extra space on balcony serves us very well when wanting to be further away from the crowds especially. We love to have good conversation, maybe a book and a lounge chair to relax and watch the world go by (and a glass or two of wine).  No phones or computers can make for some really good family time (omg, we actually enjoy talking to one another) which is one of the reasons we cruise.  Plenty of space for 3 people to be comfortable.  

 

We have been cruising for more than 20 years and our routines on a cruise ship have changed as well as our needs/wants in a cabin type.  We really like an OS and on the newer, bigger ships its our go to if available.  

Edited March 15, 2023 by Drazil65

[Cruising_Addict]

Only you can decide what is “worth it” for you. Which probably should have been decided before booking. But anywho…personally, the only suites I feel are worth the added cost are the aft wrap suites on the Spirit class ships. Which have a separate living room and bedroom. And of course, the huge corner aft balcony. 

[Thad409]

Thanks for all the responses, greatly appreciated

[pinklucky61]

Have my first ever suite (ocean) booked for next spring.  Can't wait. Because of price, even with casino offer, it may be my last.

[BallFour4]

We had one on the Glory to Canada to celebrate our 30th anniversary and it was great. Lots more space, a bigger bathroom and a change from lido balconies for my wife and I.

 

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[jerseyjjs]

More privacy on the Ocean Suite balcony than the aft balcony.

[Thad409]

2 hours ago, BallFour4 said:

We had one on the Glory to Canada to celebrate our 30th anniversary and it was great. Lots more space, a bigger bathroom and a change from lido balconies for my wife and I.

 

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Were on the Glory also .

[Thad409]

Thank you 

[80sGal]

Yes!  We like the layout on Sunrise even more than the Grand Suite we had on the Horizon.