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Suite Benefits That Aren't As Good As They Sound

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πŸ‘οΈ 50K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 10:46

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Editorial Summary

The creator evaluates several Royal Caribbean suite benefits that may not be as practical or valuable in real-world scenarios as they appear on paper. He begins by discussing in-room dining, noting that while the concept of having restaurant meals delivered to a cabin is appealing, the logistics of receiving all courses at once and the lack of table service make it less desirable than dining in the main restaurant. He also addresses the pillow menu, suggesting that the variety feels indistinguishable and is often forgotten by guests. Regarding meal reservations, the creator explains that reserved seating in certain areas can be inconveniently located far from buffet stations. Within the suite lounge, he criticizes the automated coffee machines for producing poor quality beverages. The video also covers VIP pool deck seating, which he finds problematic on certain ship classes due to a total lack of shade. Furthermore, he notes that reserved seating for shows is often relegated to undesirable locations like the far sides or upper balconies. Finally, he argues that priority boarding has lost much of its luster because the boarding process has become so efficient that the time saved is negligible.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've stayed in a lot of different Royal Caribbean suites over the years, and there's no doubt they are amazing rooms to go into, but some of the benefits definitely aren't as good as they sound.

I'll tell you this much, I've tried them all. To me, they feel exactly all the same.

The problem is it's probably the worst cup of coffee you're gonna find on a cruise ship.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Don't expect the coffee machine in the suite lounge to provide good coffee; plan to get coffee elsewhere.
βœ“For VIP pool deck seating, check the ship class as some have poor shade options.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhich suite benefits on Royal Caribbean ships are overrated or not as useful as they sound?
QHow do suite benefits like in-room meals, pillow menus, and reserved seating actually perform in practice?

Topics Covered

Cabin Suite1Β½ Sad BaconDining Room Service2Β½ Sad BaconPool Deck2 Sad BaconEntertainment Shows2 Sad BaconEmbarkation1Β½ Sad Bacon
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