Rare ceilidh1 Posted August 23, 2023 #1 Share Posted August 23, 2023 There isn’t a ton of info about these elusive rooms in the grand class ships, so hopefully this helps someone. There are two suites on Deck 9 all the way forward. The suites are actually a mini suite connected to an inside room, with a common sitting area connecting them. The mini suite has a tub and shower and the inside has a shower. The large balcony gets very windy while at sea, and the forward position means you will feel more movement. These suites can only be booked by phone with princess - even a TA needs to call to book. Pricing is based on 4 person occupancy, so 3rd/4th guest rates don’t apply unless you have more than 4 pax. If you have less than 4 pax, you still pay the per person rate times 4. The booking will come as two rooms/two booking numbers. They both get full suite benefits. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Womble99 Posted August 24, 2023 #2 Share Posted August 24, 2023 How does the price compare to the other suites/cabins? Since they never list the Family suite price on the site there is no way for families to get an idea of price comparison so many may not even consider it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceilidh1 Posted August 24, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted August 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Womble99 said: How does the price compare to the other suites/cabins? Since they never list the Family suite price on the site there is no way for families to get an idea of price comparison so many may not even consider it? Less than a regular suite but comparable to paying for two balconies - remember, you are paying full fare for four passengers! Real world example: Sapphire May 11 2024 14 day Alaska: Family suite is $4374 per person (times four) while Vista suite is $7,719 per person. Lowest balcony category is $4613 per person. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocklinmom Posted August 24, 2023 #4 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Thank you so much for posting this, I have always wondered about these. Doesn't it sleep up to 8? So I assume the mini suite for two, the interior must be a quad (so four "bunk beds"), and the sofa in the living area must be a double? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecs66 Posted May 7 #5 Share Posted May 7 I've always wondered if these types of suites exist. Hubby and I travel with Sis and her husband, and this setup would be great. We try to get adjacent cabins with balconies opening to each other, but this would be better, I think. It seems the layout would be ideal for many families. Using an interior cabin just for sleeping makes perfect sense. We've considered two interior cabins for sleeping and separate bathrooms, with a balcony across the hall for hanging out together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candy4040 Posted May 8 #6 Share Posted May 8 Our family is on Regal this next January and was able to book an S5 suite SD122. It is all the way in the front of the ship. There are four of us and they bring in a cot for the fourth person. It is not a family suite. Third and fourth person are much lower priced than first and second (less than one half of first two fares. We booked through Costco. The closets are way bigger and have a lot of storage. U tube has a video of these types of cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scandi_Cruiser Posted June 6 #7 Share Posted June 6 I didn't know this existed! I'm traveling with my wife and 4 kids and booked a balcony for me and my wife and the kids an interior room. Fortunately, we were able to get the rooms near each other. More importantly, my wife gets car sick and is concerned about getting seasick. For that reason, I don't this family suite would work for us, but it is good to know it is an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisecrazyct Posted June 8 #8 Share Posted June 8 Is there privacy for the two bedrooms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milolii Posted June 8 #9 Share Posted June 8 From what I can tell there is a door for the second bedroom as it is an interior cabin. No door between the master and the common living area, and there doesn’t even appear to be a curtain. There is a video(5 months old) showing this if you google Sapphire Princess two bedroom family suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted June 8 #10 Share Posted June 8 I believe these cabins are all the way forward. If you are prone to sea sickness, you may want to think twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecs66 Posted June 8 #11 Share Posted June 8 I didn't know that Sapphire has Family Suites. Have seen them on other ships, and they look great! Will have to investigate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceilidh1 Posted June 8 Author #12 Share Posted June 8 6 hours ago, ecs66 said: I didn't know that Sapphire has Family Suites. Have seen them on other ships, and they look great! Will have to investigate. They are only on grand class ships in the Princess fleet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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