Edwina Lonsdale on why you should book a premium suite
Edwina Lonsdale, managing director of luxury cruise specialists Mundy
Cruising, shares why you should splurge for a suite on your next cruise
The widely overused descriptor
‘suite’ can be misleading, with
many cruise lines using the term
simply to describe an oversized
stateroom (cabin).
But a premium suite features
two or more rooms and comes
with exclusive extras.
There is of course a premium for
suite accommodation, and there
are two factors you must consider
when deciding whether or not
you think it’s worth it. The first, of course, is space.
Perhaps you are planning a long
voyage or you want to travel with
friends or extended family and
want an area where everyone can
get together in a private space. In
these circumstances, you might
appreciate the extra space and
privacy a suite affords.
The second factor, which is
more intangible, relates to
recognition, and the level of care
and attention you are given as a high spending suite resident.
While butler service is often
available in all categories on a luxury ship, suite butlers have
all the clout: access to special
arrangements ashore, alternative
dining options, exclusive
invitations and more will be
yours without even asking.
