A cruise is often a holiday that you take to mark a special occasion, such as to celebrate a milestone birthday or anniversary. You may also choose one because you like the idea of luxury cruise accommodations – the chance to enjoy delicious food, excellent facilities and quality service while travelling between exciting countries that have long been on your wishlist.

If you want to elevate your this special experience even further, have you considered booking a suite? With exclusive cruise amenities, spacious suite accommodations and personalized service at sea, choosing a suite is the perfect way to make an already special trip just that touch more opulent.

And while booking a suite is something you may not have considered before, even on a luxury cruise line, there are lots of reasons why choosing one can make your cruise even more special – some of which may just surprise you!

A suite gets you priority embarkation

The advantage of having a suite starts from the very beginning of your cruise, with priority embarkation. When you book a suite on a cruise ship you usually enjoy first boarding, which really is the best way to get your cruise vacation indulgence off to an excellent start!

A suite gives you more space 

One of the obvious and most important advantages of a suite is how much more space you’ll get. While suites vary in size depending on the cruise line and individual ships, you’ll definitely have a living space alongside your bedroom, which gives you a proper home-from-home experience at sea. You’ll most likely have a private balcony too -- the perfect place to kick back, sip a drink and watch the ocean go by!

Suites often include closet space, too, so if you’re going to be a sea for a long time, day to day living is a lot easier when you have space to hang up your clothes properly.

Another advantage of a suite is that it’s often found in a better location. At the top of the ship gives you amazing views, or being at the rear means you also get a wonderful view of the port as you leave.

A suite when you’re travelling in a group or family

Because suites do offer much more spacious accommodation than a simple cabin, they can really make travelling as a family or group more enjoyable. Having a living space and your own balcony will give you private space to socialise with your loved ones, and having the chance to be all together, rather than in separate cabins, will make the trip even more special.

A suite shows you a whole new side to cruising

Selecting a suite on a cruise really does elevate your entire experience, as suite passengers can access an exciting range of extra amenities that deliver a truly personalized cruise service. These vary from cruise line to cruise line, but generally include a butler or concierge, priority booking for restaurants, and complimentary extras such as minibars and spa treatments.

A host of onboard services is usually included in the price of your suite, such as WiFi and laundry – more on that below.

Opting for a suite lets you access parts of the ship that other passengers won’t see, too, from exclusive restaurants to lounges and leisure facilities. If high-end cruise comfort is what you’d like to experience, choosing a suite really is the way to do it.

A suite can work out as excellent value for money

While the upfront cost of a suite is, of course, a lot more than a cabin, it’s worth looking at all the extras and perks you enjoy when you choose to upscale cruise travel. When you factor in free WiFi, complimentary drinks and services such as laundry (not very luxurious but also very necessary!), it can sometimes work out cheaper when you compare what you’d be spending on those if you were in a cabin.

Travel in style with Regent Seven Seas Cruises

If all these reasons have got you wanting to book a suite for your next cruise, Regent Seven Seas Cruises prides itself on having some of the largest suites available and offering unparalled luxury and space at sea.

Ranging in size from 28m2 up to an impressive 412m2 (the size of a house!), Regent Seven Seas can give you an unmatched cruise experience with spacious suite accommodation. 99% of suites across its five ships come with a private balcony, and also include a sitting area, roomy wardrobes, flatscreen TVs with complimentary films, a minibar that’s stocked with your drinks of choice and 24-hour room service.

Want something even more indulgent? RSSC’s Regent Suites take opulence even further by including a host of other extras to ensure you enjoy seamless travel. From unlimited in-suite spa treatments to a car and guide for off-shore excursions in every port, this is the gold standard in luxury cruising, guaranteed to give you a holiday that will set a truly high bar for other cruises!