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Are Cruise Suites Actually Worth It? We Tested 5 Major Lines

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❤️ Best for CoupleAsia · Winter · 3 nightsFrom SingaporeVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We booked a crazy Royal Caribbean mega suite, but today we're testing five major cruise lines to see if upgrading is actually a massive ripoff.

For us, Royal Caribbean sits near the bottom of the pack. Unless you're shelling out massive amounts of money for the top tier star class where you get that royal genie and more.

But for us, our number one spot for the best sweet experience at sea has to go to Celebrity Cruises and the Retreat.

We got to experience this on an Asian cruise for a fraction of the price. And whilst it might not have been perfect... for that sort of price, it definitely still is worth it and we would recommend it.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring adapters for European and North American outlets on cruise ships.
If you want a truly exclusive high-end dining experience, consider Celebrity's Retreat or MSC's Yacht Club.
Book suites on newer ships for better suite areas and amenities.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Suite benefits may not justify the high costCompare suite perks across cruise lines; Celebrity and MSC offer better value
Not knowing what is included in suite packagesRoyal Caribbean provides detailed literature on suite inclusions; review it carefully

Questions This Creator Answers

QAre cruise suites a massive rip-off?
QWhich cruise line has the best suite experience?
QWhat do you get when you upgrade to a suite on different cruise lines?

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Step inside our Royal Caribbean mega-suite. We give you a full tour then compare it to the top 5 cruise line to see who actually wins. Go to https://squarespace.com/benanddavid to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code benanddavid You might think paying more means a perfect cruise, but the truth will shock you. We tested suites on five big cruise lines, and some of them are definitely hiding things. We know you work hard for your money, and nobody wants to get tricked on their dream vacation. We will show you our entire room, tell you exactly what you get, and expose which cruise lines actually treat you right. Stick around to find out which suites are worth your cash, and which ones you should avoid! This video is sponsored by Squarespace. ------------ ⭐ By joining our Patreon, you’re not just helping us… you’re becoming part of this journey. In return, you’ll get full bonus videos made just for you, early access, ad-free viewing, behind-the-scenes content, a monthly live video call, a postcard, your name in our credits, and so much more. Join now: https://www.patreon.com/benanddavid Check out our NEW travel channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ExploreWithBandD 📹 Get a personalised video message from us on Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/cruisewith 🌴 Book your next shore excursion with a return to ship guarantee and save up to 40% compared to ship booked excursions: https://shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=1587043 🛒 Visit our Amazon shop for cruise must-haves (Affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisewithbendavid 📧 Join our FREE email newsletter: http://bit.ly/3XuZdsy ✉️ Contact us: ahoy@cruisewith.co.uk 📮 Want to send us mail? Our address: Hewitt-McDonald Media, Colonial House, Swinemoor Lane, Beverley, HU17 0LS, United Kingdom​