suites on DCL vs RCL any comparisons?

[BethA]

We have been lucky enough to have stayed in the suites on DCL and are looking for a comparison to suites on RCL. Can anyone help me?
Beth

 

[GenieDana]

Someone posted this a few weeks ago:

Cabins comparisons

Category 1 Suites *the winner of the highest end suites is the Norwegian Dawn by a landslide* These are the highest end suites each company has..the most expensive ones if you will*

Disney Royal Suite (or the Roy Disney) 1029 sq feet
Carnival doesn’t have suites like this
Celebrity – Constellation –Penthouse - 1432 sq feet in room + 1098 balcony = 2530 s/f
Norwegian Dawn – Garden Villa Suite – 5802 sq ft. including balcony
Princess – Caribbean Princess – Grand Suite – 1279 sq. feet including balcony
RCCL- Jewel of the Seas – Royal Suite – 1001 in room + 106 balcony = 1107 sq feet

Category 2 Suites *Disney wins this one*

Disney - Category 2 – 2 bedroom suites – 945 sq. feet
Carnival – Doesn’t have 2 bedroom suites
Celebrity – Constellation – Royal Suite – 538 inside + 195 balcony = 733 sq ft
Norwegian Dawn – Owners Suite – 900 sq feet
Princess – Caribbean Princess – Owners Suite – 689 sq feet
RCCL- Jewel of the Seas – Owners Suite – 512 inside + 106 balcony = 618 sq feet

Category 3 Suites *RCCL wins this one*

Disney – 1 bedroom suite – 614 sq feet
Carnival Conquest – Lg. Balcony Suite – 345 inside + 85 outside = 430 sq feet
Celebrity – Constellation – Celebrity Suite – 467 sq. feet
Norwegian Dawn – Penthouse Suite – 360 inside + 254 balcony = 614 sq feet
Princess – Caribbean Princess – Penthouse Suite – 534 sq feet
RCCL – Jewel of the Seas – Royal Family Suite – 584 inside + 151 balcony = 735 sq ft

Family Suites *Celebrity wins this one*

Disney Cat 4 – 304 sq feet
Carnival Conquest – Doesn’t have family suites
Celebrity – Constellation – Family Verandah – 271 inside + 242 balcony = 513 sq. ft
Norwegian – Dawn – No family suites listed
Princess – Caribbean Princess – 428 sq. feet
RCCL – Jewel of the Seas – 319 sq. feet

Balcony Staterooms *Princess wins this one*

Disney – 268 sq. feet
Carnival Conquest – 220 sq. feet
Celebrity Constellation – 232 sq. feet
Norwegian Dawn – 220 sq. feet
Princess – Caribbean Princess – 273 sq. feet
RCCL – Jewel of the Seas – 245 Sq. feet

Ocean View Staterooms *Carnival wins this one*

Disney 214 sq. feet
Carnival Conquest – 220 sq. feet
Celebrity Constellation – 170 sq. feet
Norwegian Dawn – 159 sq. feet
Princess- Caribbean Princess – 179 Sq. feet
RCCL – Jewel of the Seas – 170 sq. feet

Inside Staterooms *Carnival wins this one*
Disney 184 sq. feet
Carnival Conquest – 185 sq. feet
Celebrity Constellation – 170 sq. feet
Norwegian Dawn – 142 sq. feet
Princess Caribbean Princess – 163 sq. feet
RCCL Jewel of the Seas – 165 sq. feet

Disney
On Disney in the Cat 1 you get Royal Suites with Verandah 1 are 1,029 square feet and feature two bedrooms -- one with a queen-sized bed, one with two twin beds and two pull-down upper berths -- a dining salon, wet bar, living room with media library with Murphy bed, TV and VCR, safe, hairdryer, phone with voicemail messaging, individual climate control, two and a half bathrooms, private verandah, whirlpool tub, pantry, walk-in closet, and concierge service

Celebrity
On Celebrity high end suites you get Penthouse Suites PS feature a master bedroom with two lower beds that convert to one queen-sized bed, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors opening to a private veranda, separate living room and dining room, foyer, baby grand piano, butler's pantry, exercise equipment, two interactive audio/visual entertainment centers with DVDs and plasma-screen TVs, two VCRs, music center, Internet station, outbound fax machine, private marble master bathroom with whirlpool tub and separate shower, powder room with shower, dressing room with vanity, motorized draperies, 100% Egyptian cotton towels, complimentary use of Frette bathrobes, minibar, direct-dial telephone and voicemail, thermostat-controlled air-conditioning, individual safe, hairdryer, and 24-hour room service. Private veranda features a whirlpool tub, wet bar, and lounge seating. Celebrity's Suite Indulgences include welcome champagne, priority embarkation/disembarkation, personalized stationery, express luggage delivery, dining room seating preference, private portrait seating, opportunity to book in-suite massage, complimentary use of Thalassotherapy pool, 100% Egyptian cotton oversized bath towels, duvet with cover, personal computer and printer, and a Celebrity tote bag. Celebrity's Butler Service offers assistance with unpacking/packing, in-suite lunch and dinner service, full breakfast, daily evening hors d'oeuvres, in-suite afternoon tea service, complimentary espresso and cappuccino, daily news delivery, shoeshine service, and board games delivered upon request.

Norwegian Cruise Lines
On Norwegian in the Garden Villa Suite (the highest end suite on Celebrity) you get - Garden Villas A1 are multiroom accommodations offering panoramic ocean views, each with a roof terrace and private Japanese- or Thai-style garden, open-air dining, whirlpool, and totally private sunning and relaxation areas. In addition to a living room and dining room, the villas also offer three separate bedrooms, each with a private luxury bath. The master bedroom features a full bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower. Also in the villa are a baby grand piano, minibar, TV, CD/DVD player, safe, refrigerator, personal computer, and printer. Butler and concierge
service.

And in the next biggest suite you get Owner's Suites AA feature a large balcony; a bedroom with king-sized bed and walk-in closet; a living room with minibar, refrigerator, CD library, DVD/CD player, TV, personal computer, and printer; a dining room; safe; and luxury bathroom with separate shower and whirlpool tub. Butler service and concierge available.

Princess
On Princess you get Grand Suite GS features a queen-sized bed, large private balcony, separate sitting room with convertible double sofa bed and dining area, private bathroom with corner whirlpool tub and multi-directional brass-fitting shower, walk-in closet, refrigerator and wet bar, two televisions, personal computer, radio, safe, phone, and a hairdryer.

Royal Caribbean
On RCCL you get Royal Suite with Balcony RS includes a separate bedroom with king-sized bed, private balcony, private bathroom with whirlpool tub, double showers, bidet, vanity area, two closed-circuit TVs, living room with queen-sized sofa bed, baby grand piano, wet bar, dining table, entertainment center, mini bar, hair dryer, radio, phone, and concierge service. Suite guests also have access to the Concierge Club lounge, which offers a number of exclusive amenities, including: preferred appointments for the salon and spa; movies and CDs for onboard usage; an honor bar in the lounge; continental breakfast, hors d'oeuvres, and petit fours served in the lounge; reservations for the Portofino Restaurant and Explorations Tours; and reserved time for rock climbing. Personalized stationery, pre-ordering of dinner wine, faxing and copying services, use of a portable ship phone, and private party arrangements are also available.

 

[TootyJane]

Originally posted by BethA
We have been lucky enough to have stayed in the suites on DCL and are looking for a comparison to suites on RCL. Can anyone help me?
Beth

We've been lucky to stay in the Cat. 2 suites on the Magic, the three times we've cruised with DCL. We stayed in RCI 2-bedroom suite (Voyager of the Seas) in August 2003 and were very disappointed. This was not the Royal Suite but one of the 2-bedrooms at the aft of the ship. There is no jacuzzi on the balcony for this suite although there was ample room to accomodate one. I believe it was referred to as the "Family Suite AA." The suite itself was very plain. DCL suites seemed much larger and more intimate. There were no pictures or artwork on the walls -- well, only one tiny one in the master bedroom. No walk-in closet in MB but plenty of drawer space. The second bedroom walk-in closet was across the hall from the bedroom as was the other bath. There was hardly any drawer space. No real bar set as with DCL, just a minibar, and yes, you had to pay. We were not provided bathrobes and when asked room steward never brought any. The concierge lounge was nice although we really didn't use it. Children under 18 are not allowed. If you need anything from Concierge, you must call or go to the CL. Concierge does not come by the stateroom as they do on DCL. I can't think of anything else. All things said, for us Disney won hands down! HTH

 

[BethA]

Lisa, that is the room we are booked for and I know it will be a let down from the Walt and Roy suites. The pictures for Adventure of the Seas shows the furniture to be orange!!!Their Royal Suite sounds like it only sleeps 5--there are 6 of us, and I think has only 1 bath.I'll miss the Magic!!