What is a Suite on a Cruise Ship?

Answer:
A suite cabin or stateroom on a cruise ship

is the top of the cabin upgrade food chain for guests who seek quality hotel amenities while on a high seas vacation. A suite stateroom features a balcony with ocean view, a full bathroom with tub, separate sitting and sleeping quarters, and quite possibly a wet bar and kitchenette.

When it comes to a ship's accommodations, a suite or mini-suite generally surpasses any of the other grades of cabins available. Not only is there a balcony outside a suite stateroom, it will most likely have an actual unobstructed view of the ocean. A suite may also be located in a more accessible section of the ship, above the waterline but not next door to a loud discotheque or mechanical room. Perhaps the only real drawback to a suite cabin may be an increased amount of traffic outside the door as other passengers move from deck to deck. A private balcony in a suite or mini-suite cabin may not be as private as guests may hope, since other guests may be able to peer over a railing directly above it. For the most part, however, a suite cabin generally supplies enough room for guests to congregate with friends and not feel cramped or isolated.

It is important to ask the cruise line representative or travel agent about the amenities included in a suite cabin, since the name does imply an upgrade from the standard interior or outside cabins. Some suite cabins actually include a butler service for guests, along with optional room service and priority seating for dining and entertainment. A suite on a smaller cruise ship may not be as spacious as a guest might hope, but the sleeping quarters should still be separate from the sitting and entertaining areas, and the price should include a private balcony with an ocean view.


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