Matt, my appreciation of your channel and your endeavors is such that, rather than lambast you like some of these other folks, I am rather just glad for you and your family that your business is doing well enough that you all can just TREAT YO’ SELVES!! Y’all deserve it!….Also, I’d be a hypocrite to begrudge you something like this-when we Finally got to take the four of us to Hawaii for the first time last year, I splurged for a six night stay at Disney’s Aulani in a 2 Bedroom 1220 sq ft Villa…at $1425/night! (But, OH MAN, IT…WAS…SO…WORTH..IT!)
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
10 ай бұрын
No worries, Ed. Truly, we stay in all sorts of cabins with the goal of showing what it's like and what the pros and cons are to each. There's an option for everyone, so I try to cover it all.
@anthonyherron8791
10 ай бұрын
Hey we were in a Grand Loft Suite on Anthem of the Seas in April. Loved it. It is going to be hard to go back to a balcony or inside cabin. Best part of the experience is the Genie. Scheduled every activity for us and skip the line, Unlimited Drink Package, Unlimited Dining, AWESOME EXPERIENCE!
@Brenlynne-
10 ай бұрын
So fun! So glad your family got to experience this and share it with us!
@TheRiverPirate13
10 ай бұрын
I have Allure of the Seas booked for 2 cruises in 2024. One is a 3-day cruise, and one is a 4-day cruise. So effectively a 7-day cruise with a 2 month pause between sailings! Lol! I booked Guaranteed balcony cabin on each cruise! Both cruises are really a fantastic deal. My cruise splurge is the 300 sq ft Aurea cabin suite + 75 sq ft balcony with hot tub on MSC Seashore in couple of weeks for less than 1700 dollars on a 4-night cruise. The $7K+ price point is too rich for my budget for the Allure but it looks fantastic.
@JeremyKGover-cc3qz
10 ай бұрын
Videos like this only make me wish Royal Caribbean allowed you to search their site via cabin type. Sometimes dates don't matter. I'd LOVE to stay in a suite (regardless of the itinerary) but need a deal to make it happen. But Royal doesn't allow you to just search suite prices. :-( Great video.
@briankeller9848
10 ай бұрын
Travel agent?
@JeremyKGover-cc3qz
10 ай бұрын
@@briankeller9848I have one -- and they're great -- but I like to look myself. :-)
@jeffraines414
10 ай бұрын
It took me years to get the Royal loft suite😮
@AdamBrianDada
10 ай бұрын
There are websites that let you search only by suite type (Royal Loft Suite). The cheapest right now: 3/22/25 - Ovation in Sydney $5792 for 2 passengers including taxes/fees. 03/07/25 - Quantum in Brisbane for $6712 In the USA: 2/2/24 - Allure of the seas 3 night Orlando for $7818.
@tabber87
10 ай бұрын
@@AdamBrianDadaWhich site is that??
@debbietummel5732
10 ай бұрын
One can dream
@southwestjohnny7767
10 ай бұрын
If you can afford it, do it. You only live once. If you don’t have the money then so be it. You’ll still have a great time but you nailed it when you said this is not about a dollar to dollar value rather than just treating yourself. Glad you had the opportunity to do so.
@JBS7551
10 ай бұрын
Love how mad people get with this video. There's groups on FB dedicated to just Star Class guests for reasons like this. If someone posts about star class in the main Royal groups, they get GRILLED about how they are "wasting money" etc. It gets old.
@Hev2500hd
10 ай бұрын
Its nice to know something like that is available. If not for videos like this alot of folks would not know these suites are available.
@TheGoodLife88
10 ай бұрын
It because of your great "book early" tip that i snagged a Royal Suite on Liberty OTS a couple years ago. 4K for 7 days including taxes/grat. AMAZING and Spacious!
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
10 ай бұрын
That is awesome!
@GaryMeolaJr
10 ай бұрын
What a great room !!! I do not think I would live the room if I did not have to.
@bigguy1403
10 ай бұрын
Hey Matt we just got off the Oasis of the seas last week and we followed all your advice thru your past and present videos of what to do on oasis. Were to eat and were to go and I have to say you were spot on brotha. Everything was amazing. The restaurants you stated to eat at were great. We wrote down your suggestions and followed them to the letter and we had an amazing time on and off the ship. Thank you so much for all you do. We're doing wonder of seas in 70 days for a back to back 14 day caribbean cruise and were already putting a list of your picks together. If we see you on a cruise were buying you dinner at any specialty restaurant of your choice. Thank you again.
@christopherbabione7088
10 ай бұрын
You are correct about Allure having affordable suites in their short cruises out of Port Canaveral. I was able to use my casino comp and upgrade it to a 2 bedroom grand suite with private hut tub at a good price. As a result, in addition to taking my wife, I am taking my daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter on a short adventure to Coco Cay. Added bonus was it will be my daughter's birthday, so I get extra daddy points ;)
@FraserAtSea
10 ай бұрын
Oh, this suite is another world to me. I usually cruise in an inside cabin, and can't even imagine cruising in this room type, to be honest. I'd LOVE to give it a go at some point - maybe these short cruises it the way to go, just to see what it's like on the other side of the threshold!
@JCogs1
10 ай бұрын
The suite is worth every penny. I had this suite on the Harmony of the Seas for 7 nights and booked it for a 8 night cruise on the Oasis of the Seas. You have to really enjoy the room and like privacy. I did not want to leave. The royal genie makes everything so easy when cruising. I cruise less so I can get this room. Matt love all the videos and chats you do.
@lifeiscruisey1912
10 ай бұрын
We sailed Star Class in the Royal Loft Suite on Quantum of the Seas and we're blown away by the experience. It's hard not to sail SC after that. In the year since we have only booked 1 non SC suite and only because it's a different cruiseline but are doing 3 more SC cruises in 2024 and thanks to a friend will get to do the Royal Loft on Allure in 2025. So thank you for this video because it's given us a lot more to look forward to.
@Pengu1n111
10 ай бұрын
Could you please do a similar in-depth tour style video on the Ultimate Family Townhouse on the Icon class ships when they start next year, I’d be really interested to have a tour of that!!
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
10 ай бұрын
Great idea!
@fredfolson5355
10 ай бұрын
I love your attitude! That's the way I cruise - to get away. Splurge for one week of the year! My wife and I sail in suites all the time, but on a 3-day cruise I think I can honestly say that I would not leave that room for entire cruise! I'd eat all my meals there and wouldn't get off the ship at all! That's beautiful!
@RedRoseSeptember22
10 ай бұрын
Same!!! So peaceful and don't have to deal with other people or their bratty crotch goblins!!!
@rhondamarshall9857
10 ай бұрын
I truly appreciate the variety of your content. Keep it coming and thank you!
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
10 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@cywoods60
10 ай бұрын
Thanks so very much for sharing this with us Matt.
@RedRoseSeptember22
10 ай бұрын
That looks like a great way to spend a cruise :D I'd probably stick to using the outdoor jacuzzi tub since the main tub in the bathroom looks really hard to get in/out of.
@kilrathi827
10 ай бұрын
You aren't wrong. We sailed in Star Class going to Alaska in 2022. Aside from the ports, what was most memorable? Our Genie, Rahul, and the service we received from him. Given how prices have increased, i doubt we'll ever sail Star Class again (Sky Class is our preferred splash out category). That said, the level of service we received from Rahul was far beyond anything we really expected.
@VoiceoverMomentum
10 ай бұрын
In my dreams I’d stay in a cabin like that!
@lanicotton8507
10 ай бұрын
That suite is larger than my entire house.
@jeffreylevin9616
10 ай бұрын
That Suite is really posh and beautiful. I'll never do it. But good for you Boychik.
@GLOCKDPLUSFlowriders
10 ай бұрын
Wow! Amazing! Bli Ayin H'ara. I would have purchased the most beautiful tefillin on earth for less than half that price though.
@sharondalynnewton7562
10 ай бұрын
That is a lovely suite. Pricy, yet lovely.
@raymondleach8103
10 ай бұрын
Great video, and in the name of research lets book the Royal Suite. Love It!!!
@travelinhawk4584
10 ай бұрын
Nice suite, but too rich for my blood! Thanks for the tour and info!
@JRWoods-ei4pr
10 ай бұрын
I'm definitely going to book one of these suites.
@svetlanakozic5740
10 ай бұрын
I think it is good to try Star class. Why not . We stay in Grand suite and it was very nice.
@SinisterMD
10 ай бұрын
I'm quite curious if you ever found that being on the back of the ship there you noticed the smell of the diesel exhaust. Sometimes when we were at the Flowrider or even the Aquatheater I could smell the exhaust. Fairly noticeable there and the suites are even closer.
@lovelaughleave8099
10 ай бұрын
I’d never be able to go back! Although my bank account would disagree. 😂
@Cruise-hair-why-care
10 ай бұрын
Matt, you said that you can order room service from specialty restaurants in that suite, is that cost completely covered if you have the ultimate dining package? What “different” things did you have your genie do for you? I saw Starbucks, what kind of deal do you get for that since it’s not on the deluxe drink package? Just trying to see my total savings if I can ever afford Star Class. Love this video! Thank you!
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
10 ай бұрын
Staying in star class includes all the meals. So you don’t need to buy a dining package (or drink package). So yes, it’s all included including delivery to the suite
@Michael07860
10 ай бұрын
Well, maybe if I ever hit the Powerball or Mega Millions...
@feastwithethan9412
10 ай бұрын
I think you and I need to talk one on one about 'affordable'. Haha.
@saraclemons1092
10 ай бұрын
That thing is bigger than my house 😅
@nelsongarcia4398
10 ай бұрын
That is a good deal 👌. Can you imagine that a simple balcony on Icon cost more than that... i book my icon for May ,deck 12 balcony for les $4000..
@BrianAlt
10 ай бұрын
You ballin'.
@lindasalconi2039
10 ай бұрын
My deam would so wnat to try that
@susanwilliams3714
10 ай бұрын
Rooms only for the HIGH spenders, NOT for average people, that's the problem with these new ships
@bigguy1403
10 ай бұрын
Hi Matt question: Sailing the wonder of the seas on February 4th is Royal Caribbean going to let you book your unlimited specialty dinning package on the app soon or do we have to wait till we get on board and fight the crowds. I heard come December they were going to do that? Thank you.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
10 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t expect that change to occur until later in 24. So plan to book onboard with the dining package
@bigguy1403
10 ай бұрын
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog ok thanks Matt that's a bummer 😕
@KissesFromCanada
10 ай бұрын
Why was there a red ice chest cooler under the stairs?
@Davey7358
10 ай бұрын
I thought the same thing! LOL
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
10 ай бұрын
They brought it in to have a stock of extra beers and soft drinks
@paulabroadway1697
10 ай бұрын
Yeah, all that opulence and they put in a red igloo. LOL
@Trdobbins
10 ай бұрын
Im wondering if you had family/friends on the ship but were staying in another stateroom type. (For example, you are in Royal Suite and your BFF and his family are staying in an inside cabin) If you could host a dinner party in the Royal Suite, from the specialty restaurants, and they don't have to pay or is that considered an extra expense?
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
10 ай бұрын
Every genie is different, so it's hard to say. My genie was adamant that suite/genie benefits were for only those in the suite. That being said, I have absolutely seen that scenario you describe happen. So I'm really not sure what to say for you to expect other than probably not, but never hurts to ask.
@brandonthailand2062
10 ай бұрын
Will Asia or Australia ever get an Oasis class ship?
@eande8856
10 ай бұрын
How are the sleeping arrangements for a family with 2 teens? It seems like most of the Royal Caribbean suites only have 1 bed. My teenage son and daughter certainly don't want to share a pull out coach. Especially if we are paying suite prices. Would be nice if they incorporated pullman or murphy beds into their suites.
@elizabethw.5216
10 ай бұрын
Regarding the ice cream at the end, do you know where the Genie brings it from? Is it from Cups and Scoops or is it a special, additional charge?
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
10 ай бұрын
Any food the Genie brings is included at no additional charge
@saraclemons1092
10 ай бұрын
In my dreams 😂
@bacondad6960
10 ай бұрын
Does the cruise line cut the price on their cruises a day or 2 before it sets sail? I may be spending some time in Florida next year and may want to do a few cruises with upgraded suites but without the upgraded costs.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
10 ай бұрын
Definitely not
@edvaira6891
10 ай бұрын
Curious about something…what WOULD have been the cost of two connecting balconies for this equivalent cruise, which is what you’d have ordinarily booked for this type of cruise, if I remember you stating frequently?? I’m guessing it wouldn’t have been THAT close to $7k but I’m also sure that it wouldn’t have been chicken feed either!
@NicholasPantages
10 ай бұрын
for that cruise, about $2200 before drink and food packages (which are included in in sky)
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
10 ай бұрын
Oh I'm sure 2 connecting balcony rooms would have been way cheaper. As I said in the video, you can't look at a suite as a money-saving opportunity or even a value. It's a splurge.
@donaldcook4061
10 ай бұрын
The only issue I have with spending this much money on a suite is that 3 days is not enough time to enjoy it
@aprilperlman6416
10 ай бұрын
Hey Matt, when you book a cruise to Royal Carribean and you buy the insurance, does that automatically include evacuation insurance?
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
10 ай бұрын
No, make sure you check the policy
@trbstang
10 ай бұрын
Your kids are going to be spoiled now! 😂
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
10 ай бұрын
Too late!
@timramey8971
10 ай бұрын
Do your suite gratuities cover the staff in Coastal Kitchen or just the MDR?
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
10 ай бұрын
Both, either. They don't discern between the two.
@timramey8971
10 ай бұрын
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog Thanks for the info. We were in a two room suite on the Harmony last week and ate most our dinners in Costal Kitchen. We tipped extra there but not for the few dinners we had at MDR. Thanks for all the great content you provide, it is very helpful.
@dymonicreed7521
10 ай бұрын
I would love to stay in that cabin. Is it 7000 pet person?
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
10 ай бұрын
That was total for all 4 of us
@JoST41
3 ай бұрын
That’s insane for a 3 night lol. Never.
@uneCENT
10 ай бұрын
First 3 min are trying to explain why he spent so much money on a room, haha! No thanks.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
10 ай бұрын
Context is important
@papigrande1971
8 ай бұрын
Sucks to be you!😅
@michaelrider2519
10 ай бұрын
Can’t afford icon. $9000 for a balcony
@bridgetstill2528
10 ай бұрын
If that was for a week it would be great not for a weekend
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
10 ай бұрын
You're being disingenuous by not stating that Royal Caribbean sponsored this vlog. I don't believe for a second that they didn't. And if they didn't, you're a fool. Btw genius content idea.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
10 ай бұрын
You're completely wrong to think they sponsored this vlog. I paid for the room, just like anyone else. Not sure why you'd jump to that conclusion because you wouldn't pay for this room.
@zallman7526
10 ай бұрын
🤡🤡🤡🤡
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
9 ай бұрын
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog Hey man I'm sorry for that. I'm heading out on a cruise on Sunday, first time ever. Should be fun.
@jimward7881
10 ай бұрын
Just my option but new CEO new ideas. 3/4 cruises are a horrible idea. They are just a drunk fest. And I have talked to many employees from guest services, front desk staff and house keeping! They HATE 3/4 with a passion! And that will show. Embarkation/debarkation day are hard enough. I don’t think this idea will last more that 2 years. What a waste
@Jimddddd1981
10 ай бұрын
If someone wants to watch me take a shower, thats their problem, not mine.
@zallman7526
10 ай бұрын
😂
@rovermiles1
10 ай бұрын
$7,400 for 4 people for 3 nights..... come on Matt. You know your audience; I know you do. That's crazy low in value. You can pay 60% that for 7 nights in Europe on a balcony. Everyone should consider that between the write offs and corporate expenses; that you as a person is not simply bearing out this cost from your personal vacation budget.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
10 ай бұрын
Are there people that book these suites? Yes. Is it a lot of people? No. But that doesn’t mean we don’t cover it. The goal is to cover all of Royal Caribbean, not just the inexpensive or even affordable. If Royal has it, it’s part of the equation and someone may find it useful. Most people probably see this and are just curious what the room looks like and what you get. If you can’t or won’t, that’s fine. It’s just one option that’s out there, not an indictment in the audience that everyone needs to pay for these kind of rooms.
@thomashoang6789
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for saying what we are all thinking! I am appreciative of this channel, but I feel Matt has gone from a glass half full guy, to a straight up spokesperson for RCI. This video is especially laughable after recently watching his scathing video saying how bad Disney Cruise values are, and him admitting he never sailed on any other line until he sailed on Celebrity earlier this year (which is also owned by Royal Caribbean).
@mitchelshapiro4465
10 ай бұрын
Not all of us were thinking that. It is nice to see what the different staterooms are and benefits they offer whether or I plan to or have booked a suite. Take the information for just that..information.
@zammymynakersnackstbmoth
10 ай бұрын
Yeah well some of us like seeing different things. Stop complaining.
@JBS7551
10 ай бұрын
You realize this channel is called Royal Caribbean Blog right? lol@@thomashoang6789
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