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The Best Cruise Suites at Sea: From Family Treehouses to Ship Funnels
Staying in a suite can add an extra element of luxury to a sailing, offering spacious bedrooms and unrivalled views. There are plenty of accommodation options on a cruise ship, and opting for a suite elevates the experience with exclusive perks and premium comforts.
Why Choose a Cruise Suite?
Options range from family-friendly suites equipped with slides, games, and lounges to adult-only cabins complete with personal butlers. Many suites include balconies or hot tubs, private entrances, and access to exclusive bars or restaurants. While the cruise fare is higher than standard interior or balcony cabins, the price often includes extras such as wifi, tips, spa access, and excursions. A variety of cruise lines offer these luxurious suites, including Royal Caribbean, Princess, and Celebrity Cruises.
Our Top Picks for the Best Cruise Suites
- Royal Caribbean Family Treehouse Suite
Fancy a slide in your suite? Royal Caribbean's newest ships, such as Icon and Star of the Seas, provide family suites featuring their own slides, karaoke rooms, and private lounge areas. The Ultimate Family Treehouse on Hero of the Seas, launching in 2027, takes this to new heights. Measuring 1,772 square feet, it includes a three-deck treehouse with space for 12 guests across a rooftop terrace and private whirlpool, a two-deck games room, and two main bedrooms, each with their own bathroom and balcony. An outdoor kitchen is available for al fresco dining. Prices depend on the sailing but are currently around £90,000 per person for Caribbean itineraries in August 2027, including a personal butler, drinks, wifi, and priority access to the ship, shows, and a private restaurant.
- Disney Cruise Line Tower Suites
Disney Cruise Line's ships are recognisable by their bright red funnels, but guests may not realise they can stay inside some of them. The newest ships in the fleet, Wish, Destiny, and Treasure, have high-end suites hidden in the front funnels, known as Tower Suites. These two-storey rooms span 1,966 square feet and accommodate up to eight guests across two master bedrooms, a children's bedroom with bunkbeds, and a library convertible into another bedroom. Passengers enjoy a private lounge and kitchen area with a dishwasher and coffee machine, plus a private lift into the funnel. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer unrivalled views of the front of the ship. Each suite has a unique theme: Moana on Disney Wish, Tomorrow Tower inspired by Epcot on Disney Treasure, and an Iron Man-themed suite on Disney Destiny, complete with a model of Tony Stark's iconic mask. Prices start from around £15,000, including priority boarding, premium wifi, a curated bar, and daily snacks.
- Celebrity Cruises Iconic Suite
Get the same view as the captain in Celebrity Cruises' Iconic Suite. Positioned above the bridge in The Retreat luxury space, this suite offers over 2,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, including two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a terrace with its own hot tub. Guests receive a personal butler, a minibar, complimentary dining, and spa access. Available on Celebrity Cruises' Edge class ships, including the newest Xcel, prices start from around £11,000 per person.
- Regent Seven Seas Skyview Regent Suite
Luxury brand Regent Seven Seas will feature the largest suite at sea on board Seven Seas Prestige, launching later this year. For approximately £20,000 per night, guests get 9,000 square feet of space with floor-to-ceiling windows, accommodating up to six people. The suite includes two large bedrooms, a bar, lounge, spa-style bathroom, gym, and a wraparound balcony exceeding 3,500 square feet. Accessed via a private elevator, it offers access to private dining. Wifi, tips, and excursions are included, along with a private driver in port and complimentary caviar.
- Virgin Voyages Mega RockStar Quarters
Live like a rockstar on Virgin Voyages' adult-only cruise ships. Suite guests aboard ships like Scarlet Lady gain access to an exclusive Richard's Rooftop deck with a bar, sunbeds, and hot tubs. For ultra-luxury treatment, consider the RockStar Quarters, with sizes from 615 square feet to the 2,147-square-foot Mega RockStar Quarters. The largest rooms feature a record player, guitars for jamming sessions, a round-the-clock rockstar agent for support, spa access, wifi, and a bottomless in-room bar. Prices start from £5,000 per person.
These suites represent the pinnacle of cruise luxury, blending innovative designs with exclusive amenities for an unforgettable sailing experience.
