Royal Caribbean Star Class is the highest of the three Royal Suite Class tiers (Sea, Sky and Star). It applies to the biggest suites on Icon, Oasis and Quantum class ships and bundles a dedicated Royal Genie, the Deluxe Beverage Package, most specialty dining, gratuities, Wi-Fi and priority access into the fare. Expect to pay five figures for a week, but almost nothing extra once you are on board.
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This guide covers Royal Caribbean Star Class only: which ships and suites qualify as of November 2026, what the Royal Genie actually does, what is and is not included, the 2026 policy changes, and how to judge whether the price makes sense for your group. For a side-by-side look at all three tiers, see our guide to Royal Caribbean suite perks and the Royal Suite Class tiers.
What Is Royal Caribbean Star Class?
Royal Caribbean groups its suites into Royal Suite Class on its newest and largest ships. Junior Suites usually sit in Sea Class, mid-size suites such as Grand and Owner’s Suites in Sky Class, and the flagship lofts, villas and family suites in Star Class. Each tier inherits the perks of the one below and adds more on top.
What makes Star Class different is not just space. It is the only tier that comes with a Royal Genie and the only one where almost everything you would normally buy on board (drinks, specialty restaurants, Wi-Fi, laundry, tips) is already paid for. Royal Caribbean describes it as the most inclusive way to sail its fleet, and in practice it is the closest the line gets to an all-inclusive luxury product.
Which Ships Have Star Class in 2026-27?
Star Class is only offered on ships that use the Royal Suite Class system. As of November 2026 that means:
- Icon class: Icon of the Seas (2024), Star of the Seas (August 2025) and Legend of the Seas, which debuted in the Mediterranean in July 2026 before moving to Fort Lauderdale for the winter. Hero of the Seas is scheduled for 2027.
- Oasis class: Oasis, Allure, Harmony, Symphony, Wonder and Utopia of the Seas.
- Quantum and Quantum Ultra class: Quantum, Anthem, Ovation, Spectrum and Odyssey of the Seas. Spectrum, which sails in Asia, has its own twists, such as The Balcony instead of a Suite Sun Deck and some Spectrum-only dining venues.
Older Freedom, Radiance, Voyager and Vision class ships do not have Star Class suites. They still have suites with their own perks, and since mid-2026 you can buy Royal Genie service on them as an add-on (more on that below).
Royal Caribbean Star Class Suites by Ship Class
Royal Caribbean’s official list of Star Class categories includes the Ultimate Family Suite, Royal Loft Suite, four-bedroom Villa Suite, Owner’s Loft and Grand Loft Suites, Owner’s and Grand Panoramic Suites, the Ultimate Panoramic Suite, Star Loft Suite, the two-bedroom AquaTheater Suites, the Ultimate Family Townhouse, the Icon Loft Suite and the Solarium Suite. Not every ship has every category, and the line notes that categories can change, so always check the deck plan for your specific sailing.
| Ship class | Typical Star Class suites | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Icon class | Ultimate Family Townhouse, Royal Loft Suite, Icon Loft Suites, Panoramic-style suites | Suite sun deck is called The Grove; the three-level Townhouse is the headline family option |
| Oasis class | Royal Loft, Owner’s Loft, Grand Loft, Star Loft, two-bedroom AquaTheater Suites; Ultimate Family Suite and Villa Suite on newer ships | Line-up varies a lot between Oasis (2009) and Utopia (2024), so compare ships, not just the class |
| Quantum / Quantum Ultra | Royal Loft Suite, Grand Loft Suite and the top family-style suites on select ships | Fewer Star Class suites per ship, so they can sell out early |
A useful rule of thumb: on these ships, the loft suites (Royal, Owner’s, Grand, Star, Sky and Icon Lofts) sit in Star Class, while the Crown Loft Suite is Sky Class. If a suite name does not appear on Royal Caribbean’s Star Class list, assume it is Sky or Sea Class and price it accordingly.
What Does a Royal Genie Do?
The Royal Genie is the signature Star Class perk and the one thing you cannot replicate by buying packages separately inside a standard cabin on the newer ships. Think of a Genie as a mix of butler, concierge and personal fixer. Each Genie looks after a small number of suites, typically three or four, which is why they can be so hands-on.
Typical things a Royal Genie handles:
- Booking specialty restaurants and show seats, including last-minute changes, so you do not need to plan everything before you sail
- Getting you into activities with priority access, from the FlowRider to the waterslides and ice skating
- Arranging in-suite extras such as decorations, catered gatherings, snacks or a specific drink you like
- Escorting you through embarkation and disembarkation, and helping with luggage and onward plans
Genie service belongs to the Star Class guests in the suite. It cannot be extended to friends or family sailing in other cabins, even if you are travelling as a group. Gratuities for the Genie and concierge are not covered by the prepaid tips, and many guests choose to tip them separately at the end of the cruise.
Royal Caribbean Star Class Benefits: What Is Included
Based on Royal Caribbean’s current benefits list, Star Class includes the following on top of everything in Sea and Sky Class:
Dining
- All-day access to Coastal Kitchen, the suite restaurant (dinner reservations required)
- Complimentary dining at most specialty restaurants, including Chops Grille, Giovanni’s and Hooked where available, plus premium Main Dining Room items and lobster at Chops
- Priority reservations and reduced cover charges at the extra-cost experiences, for example around $50 for Chef’s Table and Royal Railway, and around $130 for the Icon class supper clubs
Drinks and connectivity
- Deluxe Beverage Package for guests of legal drinking age, or a Refreshment Package for younger guests
- Minibar stocked with soft drinks and water, replenished daily
- VOOM internet powered by Starlink for one device per guest
Service and access
- Royal Genie service
- Prepaid gratuities for dining, culinary and housekeeping staff
- Complimentary laundry and pressing
- Expedited boarding and disembarkation
- Best seats at select shows and priority entry to many activities (Royal Caribbean excludes 1pm to 4pm on sea days)
- Suite Lounge with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails in the evening, and access to the Suite Sun Deck (The Grove on Icon class)
What is not included
Star Class is very inclusive, but not completely. Shore excursions, spa treatments, casino play, Starbucks food, Signature Cuts at Chops, the Celebration Table and drinks outside the Deluxe Beverage Package are all extra, as are the reduced-but-not-free surcharges for Chef’s Table, Izumi Omakase and the supper clubs. Royal Caribbean also states that dining offers can change at any time.
Star Class Changes in 2025-2026
Two policy changes announced in June 2026 matter if you are booking Star Class now:
- Coastal Kitchen guests. Star Class guests can now bring up to four non-suite guests per meal into Coastal Kitchen (Sky Class can bring two). The charge is reported as $15 for breakfast, $20 for lunch and $25 for dinner per guest, with children 6 and under free, plus gratuity and any applicable VAT. This is a big help for multi-generation trips where only part of the family is in a suite.
- Royal Genie for everyone else. Royal Caribbean now sells a Royal Genie Package on its smaller Freedom, Radiance, Voyager and Vision class ships, from around $300 per adult per day ($200 for children), bookable through the cruise planner and non-refundable. Star Class on Icon, Oasis and Quantum ships is unchanged, but the add-on gives a useful price signal for what the Genie alone is worth.
How Much Does Royal Caribbean Star Class Cost?
Star Class fares vary more than almost any other cabin type because the suites are so different in size. A Grand Loft Suite on an older Quantum or Oasis class ship on a short off-season sailing sits at the lower end, while the Royal Loft Suite or Ultimate Family Townhouse on an Icon class ship at Christmas sits at the very top. When Legend of the Seas opened for booking, a six-night Caribbean Christmas sailing in December 2026 was listed at roughly $116,000 for two in the Royal Loft Suite and about $110,000 for the Ultimate Family Townhouse. Most Star Class sailings cost far less than that, but a week will almost always run to five figures.
Because pricing is dynamic, the best approach is to compare the same suite on two or three sailings and ships. Older Oasis and Quantum class ships, shoulder seasons and shorter itineraries are where Star Class becomes noticeably more affordable. Our guide on how people get cruise suites without paying full price covers bidding upgrades, price drops and loyalty offers in more detail.
Is Royal Caribbean Star Class Worth It?
The simplest way to decide is to add up what you would otherwise spend. For two adults on a seven-night cruise, a Deluxe Beverage Package, an unlimited dining package, Wi-Fi, gratuities and laundry can easily come to several thousand dollars before you start adding show reservations and priority access. Add the Royal Genie, which Royal Caribbean now prices at around $300 per person per day as a standalone package on its smaller ships, and the value of the inclusions for two people over a week can reach well into five figures.
Star Class tends to be worth it if:
- You would buy the drinks and dining packages anyway
- You are travelling as a family or group and can split a large suite such as the Ultimate Family Suite, Villa Suite or Townhouse
- You want to skip queues and avoid planning reservations on a busy Icon or Oasis class ship
- You are marking a special occasion and want someone else to handle the details
It is harder to justify if you drink little, prefer casual dining, or spend most of the day ashore. In that case Sky Class gives you the suite lounge, Coastal Kitchen and much of the space at a lower price. If you are still choosing a ship, our Icon of the Seas suites guide shows how the Star Class options compare with the rest of the suite line-up on Royal Caribbean’s newest class.
FAQs
What does Star Class include on Royal Caribbean?
Star Class includes a Royal Genie, the Deluxe Beverage Package, complimentary dining at most specialty restaurants, all-day Coastal Kitchen access, prepaid gratuities, Starlink Wi-Fi, laundry, priority boarding, priority access to activities and the Suite Lounge and Suite Sun Deck.
How do you book Star Class on Royal Caribbean?
Book a suite category that Royal Caribbean lists as Star Class, such as a Royal Loft, Owner’s Loft, Grand Loft, Icon Loft or Ultimate Family Suite, on an Icon, Oasis or Quantum class ship. The perks are attached to the suite automatically.
What are the classes of Royal Caribbean suites?
Royal Suite Class has three tiers: Sea Class (mostly Junior Suites), Sky Class (mid-size suites) and Star Class (the largest lofts, villas and family suites). Each tier adds more perks than the one below.
Can you get a Royal Genie without booking Star Class?
On Icon, Oasis and Quantum class ships the Royal Genie remains a Star Class perk. Since 2026, Royal Caribbean sells a paid Royal Genie Package on its smaller Freedom, Radiance, Voyager and Vision class ships, from around $300 per adult per day.
Is Star Class better than Sky Class?
Star Class adds the Royal Genie, the drinks package, free specialty dining, Wi-Fi, gratuities and laundry, while Sky Class focuses on space, the suite lounge and Coastal Kitchen. Star Class costs much more, so it suits guests who would buy most of those extras anyway.
