IMPORTANT INFO about the Ben & Jerry’s cabin: We went in 2017 and it was designated as full suite (although inside price). So as well as access to the suite lounge, you were given all perks normally reserved for grand suite and above. This included a gold key card, named cabin plaque on the door, free room service, a suite only lunch event with officers and access to reserved seating areas. It was the LAST year they offered it. Although the remaining benefits are still nice, it’s defo worth mentioning.
@Marc16180
Жыл бұрын
I happened across this video from Freedom of the Seas earlier this year saying that Suite Lounge access is still being included. (I've sailed in the Sweet three times, but the last one was in 2015, I think.) kzitem.info/news/bejne/sH2f2qujipSdrKA
@debbylou5729
Жыл бұрын
Why would this info be interesting. They aren’t available
@DonLekei
Жыл бұрын
We stayed in the 2016 cabins on deck 12 of Explorer of the seas. There are 14 of these cabins. They are a newer, a bit bigger, upgraded TV, have a bigger balcony, solid glass (no metal frame) balcony, up to 7 rooms balconies can be connected, and are a short walk to the "secret" hot tub in the workout center, and have a direct door to the upper solarium pool deck.
@nnahler
Жыл бұрын
I’ve booked one of these on the Voyager, I was surprised there was still one available, that deck was a no-brainer for me!
@sakriso
Жыл бұрын
Royal really needs to consider updating the Oasis cabins with more outlets (standard and USB) like her younger sister ships. The basics of the cabin we can all live with, but a small investment in power options would be a great plus.
@jimroscovius
Жыл бұрын
Harmony has great power options!!
@mad.m_8524
Жыл бұрын
The one thing all cruise ships need more of is outlets. On our cruise everything was on the carnival app requiring a phone, but there was a single outlet for a four person room making it quite complicated to be able to stay on schedule and track with the ship.
@kelleyspencer
Жыл бұрын
Hey Matt!! We ALWAYS get a hump balcony cabin. Here is why, the RC lady told me that if you are ever in rough waters and the ship is rocking, the hump cabins are usually mid ship and you get sea sick way less in your room than anywhere else on the ship. I was SOLD. After the first tine we really liked the bigger balcony so thats why we still do it! Dying to try one of these big Oceanview rooms for sure!! Or the Central Park cabin, that area is so tranquil so if you cant get the water view, you can get the birds chirping audio and the feel of looking over a garden!
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
Жыл бұрын
Good info!
@erichillyer1633
Жыл бұрын
I was aboard Ovation OTS Alaska cruise this past August and had studio balcony cabin 7648 which is a little aft of the midship bulge. Loved it! Not only do you have a side view from balcony but a view looking aft along the side of ship. Plus when ship is on the move (we were doing 23 knots on first sea day out of Seattle to make up time due to medical emergency at Seattle) there was not much wind on the balcony because it has a slight angle aft. Balcony was huge and had two chairs and table. By the way, it did NOT rain once on this Alaska cruise.
@jenniferreese3775
Жыл бұрын
We had 1864 on Mariner. It was amazing. It was larger than my mom’s room next door for the same price. Last week on Independence of the Seas we stayed in the Panoramic Oceanview Suite (no balcony). We had amazing views, suite class benefits etc. I love these amplified cabins. Staying in 1804 on Mariner next year then 1854 for my first side by side cruise.
@jennifereng-wong1033
Жыл бұрын
We did a family inside room on anthem with 3 adults and 2 kids, it was great! The kids would be sleeping and we could just pull the curtain and the adults could be chatting and playing cards!
@elonacassar1356
Жыл бұрын
Hi, you don't happen to remember which no your cabin was please.
@bernicetodd9717
Жыл бұрын
I'm finding there are more single cruises now than there were years ago. I appreciate that cruise lines are finally making single's cabins more affordable but why do they always have to be inside cabins? Solo cruisers like balconies too.
@beachymamaadventures
Жыл бұрын
I kind of want to stay in the cow room 😆
@FraserAtSea
Жыл бұрын
I'm hoping to try one of those solo cabins next year with Royal - they look excellent!
@austinnicholas10
Жыл бұрын
The spacious panoramic OV rooms on Navigator are one of my favs!
@MattyH121212
Жыл бұрын
Oh, that panoramic Oceanview room looks amazing! The lack of a balcony is a hard deal breaker for me, though.
@michellejade3272
Жыл бұрын
These cabins are great during cruises the hottest parts of the year when balconies wouldn’t be used much. Fantastic views with all the air conditioning.
@3103Juan
Жыл бұрын
Should do more vlog like this. Great tips on what room to pick. Especially for a family of 5. Thank you and everyone posting past room stay.
@pkleadership
Жыл бұрын
Booked Navigator 1868, Jan '23. Looking forward to experiencing a "panoramic view" cabin! Got the exact aft balcony I wanted on Radiance (9256, big balcony) by booking the DAY they opened rez! Great idea for a fun vlog. Thanks so much for ALL you do for all of us, Matt!
@CeremmoniesbyJudith
Жыл бұрын
Ok, we just booked Liberty & I went back to check, but the Ben & Jerry's is already gone. That would be a cool cabin! 🐄 🐄
@shaunnabagel
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for these tips! Just upgraded our virtual balcony room to one of the 6 Central Park large balcony rooms for a total of only $30 more for our April trip on Harmony. It was the last one available! Woohoo
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@joytancey3428
Жыл бұрын
Great video and awesome tips! Thanks Matt!!!
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
Жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@CruisingColemans
Жыл бұрын
Love the Ben & Jerrys suite! Has no idea about these so that was really interesting. Thanks for sharing
@tboy3724
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Would love to see an in depth chart or list on a blog post including ships and exact room #s. We have stayed in many of the family rooms. The best by far were the ones with floor to ceiling windows on Liberty of the seas. Up front above the bridge...unbelievable views. I could have sworn they made them Jr suites or something.
@biscuit0524
Жыл бұрын
They have these cabins on Explorer also. Awesome cabin. Loved being on the top floor and loved the floor to ceiling windows.
@nicoletwisk5122
Жыл бұрын
I've stayed in.many of these because I study deck plans. The Ben and Jerry's has a connecting cabin which is great for a family. We have a deck 7 aft ultraspacious balcony in March on Oasis. There are only a couple and the cabin is positioned the long way so the balcony is huge. I believe you showed one. It also has a bunkbed room. The aft regular balcony cabins on deck 10 on Voyager class in the corners are awesome too. We just had one on Navigator. Wish Royal would get with the times and put in the pop up bunkbeds in more of their rooms though. They have them on MSC and are a game changer.
@nyisles130
Жыл бұрын
The studios only get you one point per night as opposed to sailing solo in an interior or any other class of ship that gets you double points.
@julieb7882
Жыл бұрын
That's because you're not paying the single supplement..
@wickedlady4180
Жыл бұрын
I have found that it's actually not a better deal to book the studio, because it comes out to almost the same price as an inside double occupancy but you get less space.
@traveler320ak7
Жыл бұрын
@@wickedlady4180 I agree. I have noticed this as well. When I looked, the price was, a little bit less than double price of inside room but had way less space than inside room so wasn’t worth it to me.
@JLCB20
Жыл бұрын
I just went on the Harmony of the Seas and stayed in 11582, an Ultra Spacious Ocean View room (which is not on this list). This room was massive. It had bunk beds, a sofa bed, 2 large windows, and a huge walk-in closet. We absolutely loved it. The only thing I didn't like was the location which was in the very Forward of the ship. A little far from the elevators, but very quiet.
@davidbivona4675
Жыл бұрын
Navigator of the seas has 4 junior suites. That have 500sq ft balconies. I luckily got one on my first cruise.
@AH23323
Жыл бұрын
We booked room 1864 panoramic ocean view and our room was way bigger than a regular room! We loved it same price felt like a suite! We were on indy in August.
@rouvencocker
Жыл бұрын
The best kept secret.
@ericharkins4468
Жыл бұрын
Hi Matt. You hit my soft spot, aft facing balcony cabins. I will not cruise unless I have one and they are hard to snag. You have to get them early when the cruise goes on sale because they are usually the fastest selling cabins, but you can get lucky sometimes and get a cabin where someone just canceled their cruise but you have to act fast on those. I have learned to book them way in advance of the cruise which is OK because it gives me something to look forward to.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I enjoy the aft views, but the walk to the cabin on the larger ships is a pain point for me.
@annainaspen
Жыл бұрын
Great video, Matt! Kim and I have stayed in the Central Park double balcony a few times. Kim stayed in one of the panoramic view cabins on the group Alaska cruise.
@nicepatty
Жыл бұрын
what month is most recommended for an Alaskan cruise?
@MattGluntVideos
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. Just changed to 8636 on Liberty.
@djlesher
Жыл бұрын
Matt Yes we had a family promenade room on IOS and it was wonderful for a trip with 5 of us great space. We also have 2 of these for the 7 of us going Jan 2024 on Harmony, interior and Balcony, and can't wait, though these ones have only one bathroom
@sandraolek118
Жыл бұрын
We stayed in 12629, a Central Park balcony on Oasis. As you described it had a BIG balcony. We loved it!
@ryanmorse5615
Жыл бұрын
You forgot the Spacious / Family Promenade Cabins on Freedom class. Huge rooms with JR Suite bathroom (tub), bunk beds, pull out sofa, 2 picture windows into promenade and a walk in closet that’s big enough to be another room.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
Жыл бұрын
Good tip!
@adamhillier4937
Жыл бұрын
Some of the ships also have studio cabins with balconies, and the balconies are huge. I have seen a couple vlogs with them. I believe Tony from La Lido Loca stayed in one.
@wb6anp
Жыл бұрын
They need to add more Handicap cabins to these special rooms. They need mor handicap cabins any ways.
@jeremyhusband1606
Жыл бұрын
We’ve got a family panoramic suite on voyager for 2023! Super excited
@Snapodaca
Жыл бұрын
I stayed is a newer balcony room on Navigator on deck 11 fwd. There wasn't much special about the room but it location right behind the solarium was amazing.
@sariel8406
Жыл бұрын
On quantum class they make a mistake with the humps. They are huge balconies for a silver suite. Great views of the sea but when you sit/stand there - a lot of people in other balcony rooms "behind" you can see you. Absolutely no privacy (can't walk around in anyhow clothes or hanky panky). Always the last to sell. By the same token, don't get balcony rooms near these rooms. They can see you in your balconies. Lol.
@jessicaleo9930
Жыл бұрын
We stayed in the Ultimate Panoramic Suite on Oasis and it’s such an incredible room.
@Lord.Kiltridge
Жыл бұрын
I'm going on my first RC cruise in Dec. But hassles over the drinking package, and elements therein, means it has a good chance of also being my last.
@midnite8791
Жыл бұрын
those panoramic cabins are cool!
@cynthiadowling6783
Жыл бұрын
I would like a hump balcony or one of the added rooms to the ship.
@lara.arden123
Жыл бұрын
Heading on my first ever cruise in October 2022! Will find out all about life on a ship then.
@Spidey1015
Жыл бұрын
We're staying in a Panoramic OV on Voyager in a couple weeks for Canada and Maine, excited to see how it is. Surprised you didn't mention the corner spacious OV on Odyssey. Slightly more expensive than the others in class, but significantly more space, probably 2x? Doing that for the October '23 Transatlantic from Rome as well.
@michellejade3272
Жыл бұрын
We love panoramic ocean view cabins. Look for ones at the corners of the ships for more space at the exact same price as the others in the same category.
@funtravelswithkw
Жыл бұрын
There are Two Ultra Spacious Oceanview with Large Balcony on Harmony and Oasis of the seas that are different from the rest. These two are on the 7th floor behind the rock climbing wall. They have a balcony that is much much bigger than the other “large” balconies.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
Жыл бұрын
Good info, thank you!
@_LostAndFound_
Жыл бұрын
Sailing on Odyssey next winter snagged a solo balcony that is a hump balcony!!! The cost isn't just for 1 .. my cost was like 1.5
@DanetteSWhite
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation
@designdoctor247
Жыл бұрын
cruising as crew did an episode on virgin life boats ...will u do one on Royals life boats
@joycehardy9422
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting. I’m going to seek these out! Thanks!!!
@helciobmello
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this great video with us, Matt. I would like to ask a question, please: if I take one of these studios for solo travelers do I still get an additional Crown and Anchor cruise point? I guess not, since it is cheaper, but it does not hurt to ask.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
Жыл бұрын
No, you don't get an additional point in a studio cabin
@simon5005
Ай бұрын
I booked Canada in October and got an inside room that is totally freestanding, meaning no rooms next to me. And its right across from the elevators and stairs. Very curious as to what exactly this room will be!
@jacquelyns9709
Жыл бұрын
While those cabins with the huge windows look amazing and probably do have great views, I have 2 concerns. 1. Any one with height issues would probably be very uncomfortable or even constantly frightened in those cabins. 2. How strong is the glass in those windows? How well seated are they in their frames? While cruise ships try to avoid storms at sea, occasionally they do get caught in one. What happens if several tall waves hit those windows in rapid succession? Or strong winds blow directly at them? There have been stories of regular windows and potholes breaking and water rushing in. I'm leary of those cabins. And I don't want to be a news story. Design flaws happen in vehicles, especially planes. And they don't get fixed until after tragic loss of life. I don't mean to be a doom sayer but I've seen a lot of disaster videos.
@duffman1010
Жыл бұрын
I got 12229 on my up coming Symphony Cruse in October Did not know it was a larger balcony when I booked only found out when I was reading something about large balconys on royal ships a fair bit back
@made2modifyy
Жыл бұрын
Great video, matt! Came to the comments hoping to find info on Oasis of the Seas amped large balcony rooms. 14536/14136. Cant find anything anywhere and the deck maps are no help. HOW are these rooms categorized as large balcony rooms??? We were Royal Up'd to this room. Does anyone have info on them? Im hoping I didnt make a mistake for my daughters 18th bday surprise🙈
@MrRonfelder
Жыл бұрын
On Voyager and Adventure my daughter and I stayed in cabin 1688. A corner after cabin on deck 10. An extra large cabin and balcony. I also stayed in cabin 1400 on Freedom with a former girlfriend. Samethin extra lodge cabin and balcony. 1688 is in the port side while 1400 is on the aft side. In both cabins at the foot of the bed is a pole. I teased my girlfriend saying that it was a stripper pole.
@alexpartridge807
Жыл бұрын
Navigator, 1100, front and center balcony. No wider than any other balcony but extraordinarily deep ! Just be aware, there are security cameras at the railing high overhead. 😜.
@striker0103
Жыл бұрын
I reached out to my travel agent to inquire about moving to Central Park cabin with larger balcony. Great video, thank you.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@striker0103
Жыл бұрын
I got the cabin I requested, 10629. Thank you again
@seastheday956
Жыл бұрын
More rare cabins: Radiance deck 7 forward has large extended balcony. Quantum class has a square cabin on decks 6&7 that has more floor space and larger shower.
@lauracoombs4464
Жыл бұрын
Just booked 7206 on the Adventure of the Seas. 2 windows for the same price.
@sipi2030
Жыл бұрын
I want to try the Ultimate Panoramic Suite.
@littleprincessnene
Жыл бұрын
What is that special place with pool for the STAR cabin? can someone share more information about that please? thanks.
@DrGariS
Жыл бұрын
Those forward junior suites are such a waste of space - they are so horribly configured and the balconies stick out where the Windjammer can look down on you. It was terrible, terrible use of space and crowding the ships more - AWFUL AWFUL. Gym also is not as airy! TERRIBLE!
@Powerful_Female
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video Matt
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
Жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@secondeve610
Жыл бұрын
Woo, I feel like I found a gold mine! Ty!
@vaderstock8764
Жыл бұрын
Very cool. Great info.
@simon5005
Жыл бұрын
It will never cease to amaze me the money that people blow on a cruise. I am so glad I'm not one of those people that just can't live without the best of everything. I guess it's why so many Americans are buried in debt.
@MrRonfelder
Жыл бұрын
Not really. I just save until I have enough. That didn't put me in debt
@simon5005
Жыл бұрын
@@MrRonfelder That's great! But there's people who's entire lives revolve around cruising. I've seen lots of scary things on KZitem.
@denisezajac2512
Жыл бұрын
I've heard aft balconies can be noisy due to the anchor & also problems with exhaust fumes. What are your thoughts?
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
Жыл бұрын
Definitely not noisy. The only cabin I've had any issue with exhaust was the AquaTheater suites and that was an issue with soot on the balcony. On other ships I've done aft balcony, no problems.
@MrRonfelder
Жыл бұрын
The anchors are at the front not the aft. Never smelled fumes either
@brianhocking6051
Жыл бұрын
I'm looking to go on a cruise next August with my 15 year old son and my 12 year old daughter. Would I be better booking it with just my son and wait till they add kid's sail free or book it with both? And any opinions on what type of cabin would work best? We will be going out of Galveston and be on Allure. Thanks for the advice!
@michellejade3272
Жыл бұрын
Book it anyway. When a new promotion comes out and the price drops, just call and say you want the new price. Royal will rebook you at the new lower price. I do this all the time so we have more money to spend on excursions and onboard.
@lawrencerobinson3265
Жыл бұрын
Can you explain why the studio balcony is sometimes $1000 dollars more than a much larger oceanview balcony sometimes. It's not logical....
@nickclericuzio5059
Жыл бұрын
Do you know if sky class suites get free room service? Some mixed reviews out there. Thanks!
@JustABill02
Жыл бұрын
How hard is it to see into these panoramic cabins from other places on the ship? Might lead to some awkward situations. I get you need to be careful with normal windows when docked, but being careful all the time would be weird...
@sariel8406
Жыл бұрын
On quantum class ships which are almost all balconies, the hump rooms have balconies that can be seen by many other balconies. Huge balcony with great views but no privacy. Literally all the cabins behind you can see you (further away balconies can still see you with binos or a great zoom phone cam, lol) Absolutely awful. Check videos on it. Ive booked a similar class suite (corner aft facing) and yesterday when I checked these hump rooms are still unsold despite at lowest price.
@JustABill02
Жыл бұрын
@@sariel8406 Its one thing to see onto your balcony. It's something else entirely to see you in your bed. I can just imagine some honeymooners not thinking things thru all the way and being the talk of the boat...
@sachaput
Жыл бұрын
My wife and I booked an aft balcony cabin on a Carnival cruise and we loved it. I'd certainly try one on RC one of these days. Took my first solo cruise on Navigator last December and had a great time. My first RC cruise as well and I was impressed. Personally, I can't see booking one of those internal balcony cabins, although the Ben & Jerry suite, looks cool. I want to look out over the ocean and the ports.
@ZanakinzMedia
Жыл бұрын
For anybody trying to get room 6305. Good luck. Seems rather impossible. Checked about 35 different listings amongst the ship. All booked out. Might as well buy a suite and just get rid of the headache.
@WastingTime8340
Жыл бұрын
Diamond cruiser and always book the back of ship balcony. Wake view is the best view.
@CDolph296
Жыл бұрын
Definitely adding that Ben and Jerry's cabin to the bucket list! What's a good time to check for new sailings?
@seanlaffey3633
Жыл бұрын
Is there a good way to see if there’s a good ship with solo cabins in the port closest to you?
I totally agree with the handicap comment. Have you noticed that there are NO handicapped upper suites? But, Royal will provide me with a shower chair when we book a non handicapped cabin.
@emileefontenot5252
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, the best option is typically the Handicapped Junior Suites. The rare handicapped accessible suites are so hard to book... you have to be online when they are first released.
@63076topher
Жыл бұрын
The oasis class have a Crown Loft suite with a elevator inside them that are accessible for the handicapped.
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