These cruise-ship cabins are guaranteed to leave guests feeling buoyant.
That’s because they are among the poshest available, 14 of the most extravagant suites at sea.
It goes without saying that they don’t come cheap, but they do come with jaw-dropping features that will leave guests requiring considerable willpower to step back on land.
One comes with a $200,000/£157,000 mattress, another a personal sauna – and one has a slide connecting the floors.
Other perks include butlers, marble fireplaces, walk-in wardrobes and private terraces with whirlpools. And they’ve got views to match the interiors.
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SILVERSEA OTIUM SUITE, SILVER NOVA: Luxury line Silversea bills this cabin as one of its ‘newest and finest suites’. The suite covers 123 sq m/1,324 sq ft, including a 40 sq m/431 sq ft balcony with a whirlpool. Guests also benefit from walk-in closets and a ‘spacious living room’, but the suite’s ‘crowning glory’ is its ‘unprecedented 270-degree views’. Prices from $17,000/£13,368 per person per week. More info at www.silversea.com/life-onboard/luxury-ocean-view-suites/otium-suite
MASSIVE SUITE, ALL VIRGIN VOYAGES SHIPS: Virgin Voyages’ most luxurious and spacious suites are called the ‘Mega Rockstar Quarters’, and the Massive Suite is the biggest of them all, at 2,147 sq ft/199 sq m. Guests staying in this suite can ‘watch the waves’ from their outdoor hot tub or ‘create a new sound in their personal music room’. They can also access ‘Richard’s Rooftop’, a member’s only sundeck, and will get to enjoy a bar tab and spa access. Prices from £13,732/$17,454 per suite for a seven-night sailing. More info at www.virginvoyages.com/cabins/suites
PENTHOUSE SUITE, CRYSTAL SERENITY: At 1,265 sq ft/117 sq m, this is Crystal Cruises’ ‘largest suite’, and comes with ‘expansive living areas, a private veranda, sumptuous finishings and attentive butler service’. Guests will benefit from a ‘custom-built bar’ and ‘complimentary spirits’, while the bathroom has ‘ocean views, marble floors and crystal sconces’. A 12-night cruise costs from £19,700/$25,042. More info at www.crystalcruises.com/ship/serenity
OWNER’S SUITE, RIVERSIDE MOZART: This Riverside Luxury Cruises cabin boasts ‘two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms’ and a ‘suite-wide triple balcony’. The living room even has a ‘carved marble fireplace’. Guests staying in the suite will also no doubt enjoy the private limousine service to and from the airport, hotel or train station. Prices from £1,090/$1,386 per night per person based on a full-board basis. More details at riverside-cruises.com/en/suites-mozart/owner-suite
REGENT SUITE, SEVEN SEAS GRANDEUR: Stretching across 4,443sq ft/412 sq m, the Regent has a ‘personal sauna, steam room, treatment area and mini pool spa’. Guests also have access to a butler and sleep on a ‘hand-crafted Vividus bed from Hästens’ worth over $200,000/£157,000. What’s more, they enjoy a ‘Captain’s view’ as the ship arrives in port. A 10-night cruise starts from £47,249/$60,132 per person. More info at www.rssc.com/experience/suites/regent-suite
OWNER’S PENTHOUSE, SCENIC ECLIPSE: This suite from Scenic spans a whopping 195 sq m/2,098 sq ft and is described as the ‘ultimate indulgence’. The suite has a ‘private spa pool’, a ‘supersized bathroom with dual vitality mist showers and a personalised butler service’. Guests will also benefit from VIP embarkation and a complimentary mini-bar. Six nights from £5,588/$7,122. More info at www.scenic.co.uk/ocean/ocean-experience/ship-experience/owners-penthouse-suite
ROYAL LOFT SUITE, ICON OF THE SEAS: The Royal Loft Suite by Royal Caribbean is an ‘expansive two-floor suite with ample space for everyone’, according to the cruise brand. It’s the line’s ‘most luxurious suite’ and has a huge private balcony with a whirlpool and bar as well as exclusive access to Royal Caribbean’s Genie (onboard butler) service. A seven-night cruise starts from £29,412/$37,437 per person. Find out more at www.royalcaribbean.com/gbr/en/cruise-rooms/royal-suite-class
ULTIMATE FAMILY TOWNHOUSE, ICON OF THE SEAS: Royal Caribbean’s family townhouse is a ‘sprawling adventure-filled pad with three levels of incredible surprises’ – and yes, there is an ‘in-suite slide’. Guests also have their own ping pong table, an ‘interactive gaming table’ and easy access to the ship’s playful ‘Surfside’ neighbourhood. Prices start from £28,123/$35,797 per person for a seven-night cruise. More info at www.royalcaribbean.com/gbr/en/cruise-ships/icon-of-the-seas/rooms
THREE-BEDROOM GARDEN VILLA, NORWEGIAN DAWN: The three-bedroom garden villa from Norwegian Cruise Line spans 6,694 sq ft/621 sq m and has three ensuite bathrooms, an expansive outdoor terrace and includes ‘butler and concierge service’. Prices start from £22,610/$28,779 per person for an 11-day cruise. More info at www.ncl.com/uk/en/cruise-ship/dawn/staterooms
QUEEN’S GRILL BALMORAL SUITE, QUEEN MARY 2: Cunard Line’s Balmoral Suite is one of the ocean liner’s ‘most prestigious accommodations’. It’s a duplex-style room that comes with a ‘personal butler’, a complimentary mini-bar and an ‘allocated table at the Queens Grill restaurant’, an exclusive dining option for guests staying in Queen’s Grill suites. Prices from £20,998/$26,715 per suite for a seven-night cruise. More info at www.cunard.com/en-gb/cruise-ships/queen-mary-2
WINTERGARDEN SUITE, SEABOURN VENTURE: This suite from Seabourn Cruise Line spans 989 sq feet/91 sq m, while the outdoor terrace stretches for 197 sq feet/18 sq m. The suite boasts a ‘glass-enclosed solarium with tub and day bed’ and large windows to enjoy expansive views. Suite guests will receive exclusive service from a ‘personal suite host’. Prices start from £14,299/$18,200 per person for a 10-day cruise. More info at www.seabourn.com/en/gb/onboard-experiences/suites
OWNER’S SUITE, EVRIMA: The Ritz-Carlton Evrima Owner’s Suite is ‘designed to epitomise the yachting lifestyle’, according to the company. It has a private terrace with a whirlpool, a ‘dedicated outdoor dining table’ and ‘majestic sea views’. Guests will get a ‘personal concierge’ as well as a ‘complimentary chilled bottle of Champagne’. The Owner’s Suite starts from $80,000/£61,000 for a seven-night voyage for two. More info at www.ritzcarltonyachtcollection.com/yachts/evrima/suites/owners
EXPLORER SUITE, VIKING JUPITER: The Viking Explorer Suite has a private veranda with a separate living and dining area. Viking explains that guests will enjoy a king-size bed and a ‘large bathroom’ with a heated floor. Suite guests will also benefit from priority spa treatment and excursion bookings. Prices from £16,785/$21,365 per person for a 15-day cruise. More info at www.vikingcruises.co.uk/oceans/ships
