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Deluxe or Standard Balcony (plus Single staterooms)

Up to 300 sq ft; no inside staterooms. Single staterooms are sold at single fare (no supplement).

Premium Balcony and Veranda Suite

Premium Balcony up to 300 sq ft; Veranda Suite up to 375 sq ft.

Grand Suite (and the Signature Suite on American Encore and newer riverboats)

Grand Suite up to 615 sq ft (two rooms with balcony, living room and dining area). Signature Suite about 1,500 sq ft with wraparound balcony, soaking tub, heated floors and a refrigerator restocked daily.

Design suites (river ships) and design cabins (yachts)

River ships: every room is a river-facing design suite with floor-to-ceiling windows, king or twin beds and a walk-in rain shower (Aqua Mekong 20, Aqua Nera 20, Aria Amazon 16). Yachts: individually designed cabins (Aqua Blu 15, Aqua Lares 15, Aqua Mare 7) priced by size category.

Design Suite with Balcony (Aqua Mekong) and larger yacht categories

On Aqua Mekong the only difference between suites is whether they have a balcony. On the yachts, higher categories are larger cabins (Aqua Lares non-owner cabins 13-30 sqm across its categories).

Signature Collection: Adventure Ocean Suite (AO) and Veranda Suite (V1/V2) (Panorama Ocean and Veranda Suites on Atlas Adventurer)

183-270 sq ft. 'Always Included by Atlas' plus stocked minibar, Nespresso, Vero Water, L’OCCITANE amenities, robes and binoculars.

Concierge Collection: Horizon (H1/H2), Deluxe Horizon (D1) and Deluxe Veranda (D2) Suites (Concierge Panorama Ocean, Concierge Veranda and Concierge Deluxe Veranda on Atlas Adventurer)

270-300 sq ft. Welcome canapés, priority behind-the-scenes tour with galley tasting, one complimentary bag of laundry per voyage, 10% off at the boutique, SeaSpa and premium Wi-Fi.

Aurora Staterooms (Twin, Triple, Superior, Superior Single and Single; Decks 3 and 7)

Window or porthole cabins with private en-suite; Deck 3 cabins sit near the mudroom and Zodiac loading platforms; Aurora Stateroom Superiors on Deck 7 of Douglas Mawson have French balconies. Singles and a triple are available.

Balcony Staterooms (Category C, B, A and Superior, plus Solo A/B/C)

Most cabins: private balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows, en-suite; Category A is the most common room, many Category B cabins interconnect; solo versions carry no single supplement within the 10 dedicated solo cabins.

Havana / Cloud 9 Spa Staterooms

Havana: exclusive access to the Havana Bar & Pool area; guests must be 12+ (Havana Cabanas add a private patio). Cloud 9 Spa: unlimited Thermal Suite access, priority spa reservations, free fitness classes, port-day treatment discounts, ELEMIS toiletries, spa robes and slippers.

Suites / Terrazza Staterooms

All suites: priority check-in, boarding and debarkation, priority Main Dining Room time, two large bottles of water, pillow-top mattress, bathrobes. Terrazza staterooms (Carnival Firenze and Carnival Venezia only, guests 12+): exclusive private deck.

Presidential & Excel Suites (Loft 19)

Carnival Excel suites (Excel-class ships): complimentary Loft 19 access and priority cabana reservations, dedicated concierge phone line, guaranteed MDR time and specialty-dining reservations (when booked 24 hrs ahead), Bottomless Bubbles soda package, free room service, laundry and on-demand movies, sparkling wine and fruit on arrival, plus all suite perks. Excel Presidential Suite adds Thermal Suite and Havana Pool access. No butler.

Concierge Class

Personalized concierge service, complimentary room service (delivery fee waived), Welcome Aboard Concierge Class Lunch, Destination Seminar, sparkling wine on request

AquaClass

Blu (AquaClass-only restaurant), SEA Thermal Suite access on Edge Series (Persian Garden on Solstice and Millennium Series), spa concierge, complimentary fitness classes

The Retreat

Luminae private restaurant, Retreat Lounge, Retreat Sundeck (Edge Series and revolutionized ships), personalized butler service, priority embarkation; Premium Drink Package and Premium Wi-Fi included

Junior Dream Suite (both ships)

Balcony suite with living area; Journey: access to VIP spaces; Discovery: priority check-in and a designated dining area in Smoked Olive for all meals. No concierge.

Grand Dream Suite (both ships) / Grand Horizon Suite (Celestyal Discovery)

Concierge service, access to VIP spaces, Rays VIP sundeck with table service (Grand Dream); The Compass concierge lounge on Celestyal Journey. Grand Horizon Suites (Discovery) also have concierge and VIP-space access, but Rays on Discovery is for Grand Dream Suites only.

Stargazer Suite (Celestyal Journey only)

88 m2 suite with private dining area, jacuzzi bath, large balcony, concierge service and VIP-space access; The Compass lounge and Rays sundeck.

Coral Deck Staterooms (porthole; Adventurer and Geographer) and Main Deck Staterooms (Coral Discoverer)

17 m² porthole-window cabins with a junior king bed (convertible to twins), desk and en-suite; two per ship are sold for sole use. All cabins on all three ships face outside.

Promenade Deck Staterooms (picture window) and Explorer / Bridge Deck Balcony Staterooms

Promenade Deck: 17 m² with a large picture window. Explorer Deck Balcony: 21.4 m² with a private balcony for two (28 on Coral Adventurer). Coral Discoverer's Bridge Deck Balcony Staterooms are 20 m².

Mini-Suite

Suite

Grand Suite

Single, Deluxe & Premium Ocean View / Veranda Guest Rooms

All-inclusive open-seating and specialty dining, living area with sofa, linen changes every second day, butler service (every category).

Aquamarine Veranda / Ocean View Suites

Adds a walk-in closet, afternoon canapés and tea, complimentary pressing (5 pieces/day), a coffee capsule machine and binoculars.

Sapphire Veranda / Ocean View Suites

Adds orchids, complimentary dry cleaning (5 pieces every 10 days) and laundry (1 bag every 10 days), and bath salts.

Junior Crystal Penthouse / Crystal Penthouse Suites

Adds complimentary dining at Osteria d'Ovidio and Umi Uma (reservations required, subject to availability), room service from those restaurants, complimentary dry cleaning and laundry, in-suite cocktail parties, fresh flowers, whirlpool tub, and a butler/concierge escort at embarkation and debarkation.

Britannia

Standard stateroom; dining in the main Britannia Restaurant; no private lounge, restaurant, or butler service

Britannia Club

Larger stateroom than standard Britannia, plus priority dining in a dedicated area of the ship (the Britannia Club Restaurant)

Princess Grill

Private Princess Grill Restaurant, access to the Grill Suites Lounge, spacious suite (most with a private balcony)

Queens Grill

Dedicated personal butler, private Queens Grill restaurant, access to the private Grills Lounge and Terrace, Cunard's top suite categories

Suites (Seaview, Seaview with Studio, Ocean, Grand Ocean and similar)

Floor-to-ceiling windows, private terraces, double-vanity bathrooms and walk-in closets; Seaview Suite 473 sq ft plus terrace, from $12,200 per suite. No butler listed.

Signature Suites (e.g. Funnel Suite, Saint Barths Suite)

Two to three bedrooms across multiple deck levels, terrace decks with splash pools; some extras complimentary (details from Personal Yacht Consultants); Limo Tender bookable 60 days ahead; final payment 180 days out.

Yacht Residential Suites (Four Seasons II only, from 2028)

Two to four bedrooms with full kitchen and private laundry; inclusive in-suite MyBar (alcohol and snacks), complimentary laundry, personalized butler-style service, dedicated concierge, priority embarkation and reservations.

MS EUROPA Outside Suites and Veranda Suites

All-outside 27 m² suites (152 with veranda, 36 without); mini bar with soft drinks and beer refilled daily, 24-hour suite service.

MS EUROPA 2 Veranda, Ocean and Grand Ocean Suites and Family Apartments

Every suite has its own veranda (from 35 m²); 141 Veranda Suites, 59 Ocean Suites, 16 Grand Ocean Suites (52 m²) and 7 Family Apartments (two connecting 27 m² suites).

HANSEATIC expedition cabins (standard categories)

Welcome champagne, mini bar with soft drinks restocked daily, coffee machine, 24-hour cabin service; binoculars and Nordic walking poles in the cabin.

MS EUROPA Penthouse Deck (Penthouse Deluxe and Penthouse Grand Suites) and SPA Suites

Butler service on the Penthouse Deck; Penthouse Deluxe, Penthouse Grand and SPA Suites get free unlimited Internet and included ironing; bookable only in the PLATINUM fare.

MS EUROPA 2 Penthouse, Grand Penthouse and Owner's Suites

Butler service and included ironing; free unlimited Internet in Grand Penthouse and Owner's Suites; bookable only in the PLATINUM fare.

HANSEATIC Junior Suites and Grand Suites

Butler service and spirits in the mini bar; Grand Suites also get free unlimited Internet; bookable only in the PLATINUM fare.

Interior (8-10 m²)

Interior: 8-10 m², no window, 2 guests (one lower and one upper berth). Every cabin has a private shower room, TV, hairdryer, USB ports and Wi-Fi.

Seaview Superior (15-16 m²)

Seaview Superior: 15-16 m² with a large picture window; Double (2-4 guests), Twin, King and Aft View Double.

Main Deck and Superior cabins (Heritage Adventurer, 22 m²); Superior Staterooms (Heritage Discoverer, 18 m²)

Heritage Adventurer: 22 m² cabins with portholes (Main Deck) or panoramic windows (Superior), lounge and writing desk; triples and singles available. Heritage Discoverer: 18 m² Superior Staterooms with a picture window and queen or twin beds.

Superior Balcony Staterooms (Heritage Discoverer, 19-20 m²)

19-20 m² including a 1.5 m² French balcony, queen or twin beds, marble bathroom with shower (Heritage Discoverer). Heritage Adventurer has no balcony category below the suites.

Polar Inside and Polar Outside (8-13 m²)

Polar Inside: 8-12 m², no window, twin, single or triple layouts. Polar Outside: 8-13 m², window or small porthole (some face the walking deck or have restricted views).

Arctic Superior (10-22 m²)

10-22 m², window or large porthole (most with sea views), double or twin beds, tea and coffee facilities; usually on middle or upper decks.

Cabins: Polar Inside, Polar Outside and Arctic Superior (Explorer Cabins on MS Santa Cruz II)

Inside and outside cabins; Arctic Superior are larger and many have a balcony. Minibar charged; bathrobe and slippers free. All-inclusive drinks, Wi-Fi and gratuities as for all guests.

Expedition Suites: Mini Suites (Q2/Q3/Q4 on MS Fram and MS Spitsbergen) and ME/MF suites (MS Roald Amundsen, MS Fridtjof Nansen)

About 161-301 sq ft. Same suite inclusions as all HX suites: all meals in Lindstrøm, premium drinks, laundry (1 bag/day), turndown, welcome champagne, minibar first fill, priority check-in.

Top suites: MA/MB Extra-Large, MC Corner (balcony hot tub) and MD Large Suites (Amundsen/Nansen); MG Grand Suite and MX Owners Suite (Fram/Spitsbergen); Darwin Suite (Santa Cruz II)

Up to about 517 sq ft (MA suite, Amundsen/Nansen), some with a private hot tub; free room service from the Lindstrøm menu in 10 named suites on Amundsen/Nansen. Same suite inclusions otherwise.

Cabins (window cabins on lower categories; solo cabins on some ships)

Outside cabins with windows (e.g. National Geographic Endurance Category 2: two large windows, twin beds convert to a queen, sofa, mini fridge). Solo cabins are offered on all expeditions; some ships have balcony solo cabins.

Balcony cabins (e.g. National Geographic Endurance and Resolution Categories 4-5)

Private balcony with chairs and a hammock (Endurance), twin beds that convert to a queen, sofa bed. Balconies are mainly on the polar ships, Gemini and Delfina; many smaller ships have windows only.

Suites with Suite Exclusives (Endurance, Resolution and Explorer Categories 6-7; Orion 4-6; Quest and Venture 5; Endeavour II Suites A-C; Gemini 5-7; Islander II Islander Suite)

Complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa appointment per departure; on Endurance and Resolution also priority for one igloo night reservation; Orion adds special turn-down service. No butler service is described.

Aurea

Aurea Suites

Yacht Club

Club Balcony Suite

Suites & Penthouses

The Haven by Norwegian

Owner's Suite / Vista Suite / Oceania Suite / Penthouse Suite

24-hour personal butler (Guild of Professional English Butlers-trained), in-suite course-by-course dining from any specialty restaurant, access to the private Executive Lounge (aboard Marina, Riviera, Vista, and Allura), unlimited Aquamar Spa Terrace access, welcome Prosecco

Porthole and window cabins (Quadruple, Triple and Twin Porthole, Twin Window; Rembrandt van Rijn: Twin Private Inside/Porthole, Triple Private Porthole)

Private shower and toilet in every cabin; Plancius' standard cabins are about 12.5 m². Berths in Quadruple, Triple and Twin cabins can be sold per berth to same-gender guests ('sharing basis') at no supplement.

Twin Deluxe and Superior cabins (all three motor vessels)

Larger cabins: Superior about 21 m² with a queen-size bed on Plancius; on Hondius, Superior 20-21 m² and Twin Deluxe 19-21 m².

Suite Panoramique, Suite Panoramique Supérieure and Suite Terrasse (Signature Suites)

About 463-506 sq ft: Suite Terrasse 463 ft² plus a 161 ft² terrace (bow, Deck 6); Suite Panoramique Supérieure 506 ft² with a panoramic window. Every suite has butler service, 24-hour in-suite dining and laundry; airport transfers included within 50 miles.

Suite Terrasse Prestige, Suite Panoramique Prestige, Appartement, Appartement Supérieur, Appartement Prestige and Suite Duplex (Signature Suites)

About 678-1,324 sq ft: Appartements add a separate living room and private dining area (Supérieur a soaking tub); the two-level Suite Duplex is 1,324 ft² with a 205 ft² terrace.

Penthouse Suites on Deck 7: Agatha Christie, Zephyr, Meltem, Libeccio, Sirocco and Mistral

Six two-bedroom suites on Deck 7; Zephyr and Agatha Christie have a private terrace with jacuzzi, the others private balconies. The six can be combined into a private deck of their own.

Window/Porthole Staterooms (Categories E, F) and Balcony Staterooms (Categories C, D)

200-202 sq ft; all-inclusive fare, no butler (butler starts at Category B).

Veranda Stateroom (Category B) and Veranda Suite (Category A)

249-300 sq ft with veranda; butler service (unpacking, pressing, spa and La Veranda/Le Grill reservations, pre-cruise in-suite setup). Category A also gets binoculars.

Grand Suite (GS) and Owner's Suite (OS)

332 sq ft (Grand Suite) and 457 sq ft (Owner's Suite); butler service and binoculars.

Porthole and French Balcony Staterooms (Categories G, E and D, ~13-22 m²; Ocean Albatros and Ocean Victory)

~13-22 m² porthole staterooms (double or twin) or ~14 m² French-balcony staterooms with floor-to-ceiling windows; single cabins in categories G and E S. Every cabin has an outside view, TV, fridge, safe, bathrobes and daily room service.

Balcony Staterooms (Categories C, C SP and C XL, ~18-25 m²)

~18-22 m² balcony stateroom with seating area (Superior Balcony ~22-25 m²); solo guests can share with a same-gender traveler at no extra cost.

Staterooms (Lower and Upper deck balcony staterooms; Window or Porthole staterooms on the Sisterships)

About 193-215 sq ft for two; most have a private balcony (Sisterships also have window/porthole staterooms). Open Bar, Wi-Fi and 24/7 room service as for all guests.

Deluxe Suites and Prestige Suites

Deluxe Suite about 290-301 sq ft; Prestige Suite about 398-430 sq ft (some Prestige staterooms connect to form Prestige suites for up to 4).

Top suites on the Sisterships and PONANT Explorers (Sisterships: deck 6 suites incl. Owner's Suite; Explorers: Privilege, Grand and Owner's Suites)

Butler service. Explorers: Privilege Suite about 344 sq ft, Grand and Owner's Suites about 484 sq ft; Sisterships: Owner's Suite about 484 sq ft.

Le Commandant Charcot top suites (Privilege, Grand, Duplex and Owner's Suites)

Butler service; priority for private fitness lessons (Owner's, Duplex, Prestige, Grand Prestige). Privilege Suite about 516 sq ft, Duplex about 1,011 sq ft, Owner's Suite about 1,237 sq ft (up to 6 guests).

Mini-Suite

Approx. 304-389 sq ft (larger than any balcony room); separate sitting area with sofa bed, two flat-panel TVs

Reserve Collection Mini-Suite

Premium location, exclusive Reserve dining, bottle of wine, upgraded bathrobes, priority specialty-dining reservation assistance

Suites (Reserve Collection; Sanctuary Collection incl. Signature Suite on Sun/Star Princess)

Concierge Lounge, mini-bar setup, breakfast in a private venue, embarkation-day specialty dinner, priority disembarkation (tender ports & end of cruise), Suite Experience manager

Explorer Suite and Explorer Triple (Ultramarine); Studio Single, Veranda Stateroom (Ocean Explorer); Veranda Suite (World Voyager)

Ultramarine's entry Explorer Suites are 285 sq ft with a picture window (no balcony), sitting area with sofa bed, refrigerator and heated bathroom floors; two are adapted for wheelchairs. Ocean Explorer's Studio Singles have a porthole; almost all other Ocean Explorer cabins and every World Voyager suite have a balcony.

Balcony and Deluxe Balcony Suites, Solo Panorama (Ultramarine); Veranda Suite, Deluxe Veranda Forward (Ocean Explorer); Infinity, Superior and Deluxe Suites (World Voyager)

Ultramarine Balcony Suites: 226 sq ft plus a 52 sq ft balcony; Deluxe Balcony Suites: 299 sq ft plus 70 sq ft balcony with bathtub. Solo Panorama: 132 sq ft single with floor-to-ceiling window.

Veranda / Concierge / Deluxe Veranda Suites

Standard suite categories; the Concierge Suite adds a free 1-night pre-cruise hotel package and priority shore excursion/restaurant reservations. No butler.

Penthouse Suite / Horizon Penthouse Suite

Personal butler service; the Horizon Penthouse Suite adds bespoke bath products and a walk-through closet.

Junior Suite (Sea tier of Royal Suite Class)

Sea tier (Royal Suite Class ships): dedicated check-in line, priority boarding, dinner at Coastal Kitchen based on availability

Sky Class Suites (e.g. Grand Suite, Owner's Suite)

Sky tier: concierge service, all-day Coastal Kitchen access, Suite Lounge, suite sun deck, VOOM internet (not for Sky/Sunset Junior Suites)

Star Class Suites

Royal Genie service, all-day Coastal Kitchen, complimentary dining at most specialty venues, Deluxe Beverage Package, gratuities and VOOM included

Yacht Club Stateroom (Decks 2, 3 and 4)

About 195 sq ft, ocean view (picture windows on Decks 3-4, two portholes on Deck 2), marble bathroom with multi-jet shower, sofa and writing desk, twin or queen beds.

Commodore Suite (two Yacht Club Staterooms combined; eight per yacht, Decks 2 and 3)

About 390 sq ft, two full marble bathrooms, seating area, second space as dining area or extra queen bed.

Oceanview Category (Panorama and Vista suites)

Butler service and the standard all-inclusive benefits; Standard Wi-Fi.

Veranda Category (Premium Veranda, Deluxe Veranda, Superior Veranda, Classic Veranda, Veranda suites)

Private balcony; butler service and the standard all-inclusive benefits; Standard Wi-Fi.

Residence Category (Junior Grand, Signature, Silver, Premium Medallion, Medallion suites)

Separate bedroom and living area, premium Wi-Fi and laundry, early restaurant/spa reservations, priority embarkation. From Jan 1, 2027 sailings: spa bookings open 210 days and dining 150 days before the voyage.

Villa Category (Otium, Master, Owner's, Grand, Royal suites)

Largest suites with large terraces; premium Wi-Fi and laundry, early reservations, Signature Arrival (priority embarkation, early suite access). From Jan 1, 2027 sailings: private transfer on Classic voyages when air is booked through Silversea, private consultations with chef/sommelier/spa manager, extended final-day stay at select ports, Flexible Zodiac Departure and priority kayaking on Expedition voyages.

Categories 2-6 (inside and outside cabins; S single cabins on Royal Clipper)

86-145 sq ft (brochure averages). Shower, TV/DVD (not Category 6 on the twins), safe, hairdryer; most beds twin or double.

Category 1 Deluxe Deck Cabins (8 on each of Star Clipper and Star Flyer; 2 on Royal Clipper)

156 sq ft; minibar, bathtub (whirlpool on Royal Clipper), doors opening onto the deck.

Oceanview Staterooms (20 m²)

20 m² with two single beds or a double bed, a living area, flame-effect fireplace; no balcony. One wheelchair-accessible Oceanview per ship.

Balcony Staterooms (25 m², 5 m² balcony); SH Diana also has Junior Suites (32-36 m²)

Balcony: 25 m² with a 5 m² private balcony, living area and fireplace. Junior Suite (SH Diana only): 32-36 m², 6 m² balcony, king bed, separate living area.

Category 1 and other smaller river-view cabins (about 150-183 sq ft)

Smallest cabins about 150 sq ft (e.g. ms Esprit: eight 150 sq ft cabins, plus 182-183 sq ft cabins). Category 1 has no single supplement for solo travelers.

225 sq ft cabins

225 sq ft; Tauck says 75% of its cabins are 225 sq ft or larger (80% on ms Lumière).

Tauck Suites (300 sq ft)

300 sq ft with separate seating area, walk-in closet, large bathroom with separate shower and two French balconies; 22 per 135 m boat, 14 per 110 m boat. On the 135 m boats (Category 7) they add American breakfast room service and a shipboard credit.

Staterooms (Prestige Staterooms on Ponant Explorers)

204 to 296 sq ft; ocean view, most with private balcony.

Suites (Deluxe, Grand Deluxe, Prestige, Privilege, Owner's on Ponant Explorers)

296 to 484 sq ft.

Terrace Suite

Private terrace, custom king bed, double-vanity bath; on Luminara 294 sq ft plus a 56-108 sq ft terrace (larger ADA suites). All suites get a Suite Ambassador, 24-hour in-suite dining, a minibar stocked to preference and premium Wi-Fi. No butler listed.

Signature, Grand and View Suites (plus the Ilma Suite and Luminara Suite)

Signature Suite adds a dining area, seating area and soaking tub; Grand Suite adds dual walk-in closets and a larger terrace and living area; View Suite has a terrace across the living area and bedroom. The $200 pp Custom Private Excursion fee applies (except Views on Evrima).

Owner's Suite, Concierge Suite and Residential Suite (also Evrima's Loft Suites)

Owner's Suite (Luminara) 741-1,047 sq ft with an in-suite bar, dining area and a terrace with whirlpool and outdoor shower; no Custom Private Excursion fee for Owner's and Concierge suites; higher categories 'may have access to' specialty dining, spa treatments, private receptions and priority booking windows.

Navigator, Trailblazer and Pathfinder cabins (plus Compass single cabins); Captain cabins on La Pinta

Twin or queen beds, private (often marine-style) bathroom, TV/DVD; most have a view window, but Safari Quest's Navigator cabins have port lights with no view. Compass cabins are single cabins with one twin bed.

Admiral cabins

Larger cabins with queen/king or twin beds, often a sofa or day bed for a third guest, large view windows; some have a mini-fridge (e.g. Safari Voyager: double sofa sleeper, TV/DVD).

Star Class Balcony / Ocean View suites (e.g. Star Pride)

Standard suite amenities; Wi-Fi is sold separately. No butler.

Star Class Owner's, Broadmoor/Sea Island and Deluxe Suites (Star Pride); Horizon Owner's and Star Suites (Star Seeker/Star Explorer)

Complimentary Ultimate Internet Package and 24-hour in-room dining, Champagne on arrival, daily canapés, preferred specialty-restaurant dining and an invitation to the Captain's or a senior officer's table. No butler listed.