J4 "Mini Suite"

[KC Cruiser 54]

Considering a RCCL transatlantic cruise, and wondering. They refer to cabin category as a "Mini Suite", but other than more square footage, does it give you anything more such as added amenities? It doesnt look like it, but maybe I'm missing something. Thanks.

[Ken at the beach]

7 minutes ago, KC Cruiser 54 said:

Considering a RCCL transatlantic cruise, and wondering. They refer to cabin category as a "Mini Suite", but other than more square footage, does it give you anything more such as added amenities? It doesnt look like it, but maybe I'm missing something. Thanks.

Princess calls them mini suites.  Royal calls them Junior Suites.

 

Extra space, double loyalty points and on Quantum and Oasis class you get access to Coastal Kitchen for dinner as space permits 

[twangster]

What ship?   Royal is very inconsistent with suite amenities.  

[RobInMN]

19 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Princess calls them mini suites.  Royal calls them Junior Suites.

 

Extra space, double loyalty points and on Quantum and Oasis class you get access to Coastal Kitchen for dinner as space permits 

and a tub instead of the tube shower

 

[KC Cruiser 54]

2 hours ago, twangster said:

What ship?   Royal is very inconsistent with suite amenities.  

Explorer of the Seas

[la_croisiere_s'amuse]

34 minutes ago, KC Cruiser 54 said:

Explorer of the Seas

 

Explorer will have the extra space, double points and bathtub mentioned above, plus a walk-in closet. I believe there's also a coffee maker in the room, although I'm not 100% sure about Voyager class.  But no dinners in Coastal Kitchen (the suite restaurant) since it doesn't exist on that class.

 

[CruisingWalter]

14 hours ago, KC Cruiser 54 said:

Considering a RCCL transatlantic cruise, and wondering. They refer to cabin category as a "Mini Suite", but other than more square footage, does it give you anything more such as added amenities? It doesnt look like it, but maybe I'm missing something. Thanks.

 

Coffee maker in the room. In addition to the added space, you get the coffee maker. My favorite perk.  Honestly this is our favorite category of stateroom on any Royal Ship. Especially for that transatlantic you may enjoy having that extra space and the larger balcony.  

[gerif]

For me it’s all about the walk-in closet. Don’t drink coffee so that’s a lost benefit. 

[leaveitallbehind]

15 hours ago, twangster said:

Royal is very inconsistent with suite amenities.  

I think the only inconsistency is with regards to access to Coastal Kitchen, but that is because not all ships have that venue.  What other inconsistencies are there regarding JS benefits?

Edited September 2 by leaveitallbehind

[smokeybandit]

The suite coffee makers also double as alarm clocks. You really can't use them if anyone else in the room is still sleeping.

[twangster]

14 minutes ago, leaveitallbehind said:

I think the only inconsistency is with regards to access to Coastal Kitchen, but that is because not all ships have that venue.  What other inconsistencies are there regarding JS benefits?

 

I was referring to suite amenities in general.  JS have very few suite benefits on any ship.  Slightly bigger cabin, extra CAS points.   

 

 

[leaveitallbehind]

6 minutes ago, twangster said:

 

I was referring to suite amenities in general.  JS have very few suite benefits on any ship.  Slightly bigger cabin, extra CAS points.   

 

 

Thanks for clarifying. I was directing my comments at JS's as that was the category being discussed.  The suite benefits are different based on level of suite category, with the highest offering more. But I believe within those categories the benefits are consistent.

Edited September 2 by leaveitallbehind

[twangster]

8 minutes ago, leaveitallbehind said:

Thanks for clarifying. I was directing my comments at JS's as that was the category being discussed.  The suite benefits are different based on level of suite category, with the highest offering more. But I believe within those categories the benefits are consistent.

 

Full suites don't include Voom on most classes.  However on Quantum, Oasis and Icon Voom is included with full suites.

 

With full suites on Quantum class you don't get complimentary beer and wine from 11am to 11pm in the suite lounge while Oasis and Icon class does include beer and wine complimentary 11am to 11pm.

 

Some classes have an extensive suite sun deck, some classes have no or minimal outdoor suite area.

 

Coastal Kitchen as you mentioned, versus breakfast only for full suites on older classes.

 

 

[la_croisiere_s'amuse]

2 hours ago, leaveitallbehind said:

I think the only inconsistency is with regards to access to Coastal Kitchen, but that is because not all ships have that venue.  What other inconsistencies are there regarding JS benefits?

 

It also depends on how you define benefits. 🙂 External to the cabin, you're right, it's pretty much just the Coastal Kitchen or lack thereof. But for some people (myself included), the walk-in closet is a HUGE draw, and not all JS have them. 

[ChittyChittyBangBang]

21 hours ago, KC Cruiser 54 said:

Considering a RCCL transatlantic cruise, and wondering. They refer to cabin category as a "Mini Suite", but other than more square footage, does it give you anything more such as added amenities? It doesnt look like it, but maybe I'm missing something. Thanks.

On a TA-Extra discount price 150% (Single occupant), Extra CAS points, Extra room space, Extra balcony space, Extra closet space, Extra large shower, Extra shampoo, conditioner, body wash and body lotion. Morning & afternoon room cleaning, Coffee machine!  Hope this helps!

[neverbeenhere]

Junior gets Suite embarkation line, if there is suite embarkation line.

[la_croisiere_s'amuse]

1 hour ago, ChittyChittyBangBang said:

Morning & afternoon room cleaning

 

Ahh, I always forget to point this one out! I know it's a big draw for some people. 

[Biker19]

3 hours ago, ChittyChittyBangBang said:

On a TA-Extra discount price 150% (Single occupant)

Don't see where the OP said they were at the C&A level to get that.

 

Biker, who assumes a D+ at that level wouldn't be asking this somewhat basic question.

Edited September 2 by Biker19

[ChittyChittyBangBang]

2 hours ago, Biker19 said:

Don't see where the OP said they were at the C&A level to get that.

 

Biker, who assumes a D+ at that level wouldn't be asking this somewhat basic question.

No need for C&A status for this particular discount price 150% benefit.   Only requirement are specific identified crossing, TransAtlantic and TransPacific voyages as a Single Occupant.   However, if you're C&A  D+340 and a Single Occupant the discount price is 125%.  Here's the most recent published reference document attached.  Hope this helps!

RCCL_reposition_reduced_rate_TA_8.1.2024.pdf

[Biker19]

29 minutes ago, ChittyChittyBangBang said:

Only requirement are specific identified crossings, TransAtlantic and TransPacific voyages as a Single Occupant.

The problem with that list is that it's like the GGG flier - at any time that deal could be "sold out", especially for some of the close in sailings. Also, with RCI math, it almost never translates to actually being 150% of the double occupancy fare due to different discounts for second person and other pricing chicanery (and that math also applies to the 340+ D+ solo discount).