Royal Caribbean got a lot of attention when it announced it would offer a 3-story treehouse suite on its new cruise ship, and the price is just as eye-opening.
Cruise fares for Hero of the Seas went on sale today and the Ultimate Family Treehouse suite is well over $200,000 for a week.
The fourth Icon Class ship was revealed earlier this week, and will introduce a number of firsts.
The triple-deck Ultimate Family Treehouse suite is new, as is an immersive train car dining experience, an expanded adults-only area, two new family raft slides, and a New Orleans-themed supper club.
The changes are part the next phase of the Icon Class ships, which will introduce the most significant changes to the Icon Class since the launch of the first ship in 2024.
The Ultimate Family Treehouse suite is not only new, but comes with an equally high price tag.
What's special about the Ultimate Family Treehouse suite?
This $200,000 treehouse suite might be Royal Caribbean's wildest cabin yet.
Designers wanted it to be the ultimate family living space with great spaces to hang out, great spaces to watch movies, and gorgeous views of the ocean.
It has a private whirlpool and sweeping ocean views. Two main bedrooms each include their own bathroom and balcony. Plus, a two-story hideout with game room, spiral staircase, and more.
Two of the floors will be for teens, with two main bedrooms, ensuites, and balconies.
- Space for up to 12 guests
- Three decks, including a rooftop terrace
- Private whirlpool and lounge area
- Outdoor kitchen for al fresco dining
- Game room hangout
There's only one of these suites on Hero of the Seas.
How much does the Ultimate Family Treehouse cost?
Royal Caribbean opened bookings for Hero of the Seas on Wednesday, and not unexpectedly, the Treehouse suite is expensive.
The cruise line uses dynamic pricing, so the cost differs from sailing to sailing, but here's a quick look at a few example prices:
Ultimate Family Treehouse prices per person (double occupancy)
- August 14, 2027: $112,246.86
- August 21, 2027: $90,223.21
- August 28, 2027: $90,223.21
- November 20, 2027: $114,494.43
- December 23, 2027: $105,877.98
- December 30, 2027: $187,660.14
The highest prices that cost well over $200,000 for two people are for holiday cruises and the first full sailing.
Despite the cost, this suite is already booked up on certain sailings. For example, the December 30th (New Years Eve) cruise is listed as having the suite sold.
There are somewhat lower prices if you're willing to sail during the shoulder season.
- September 11, 2027: $47,142.71
- October 9, 2027: $48,612.71
- November 27, 2027: $46,310.20
- December 11, 2027: $44,820.20
On Reddit, there was a mix of disbelief, shock, and thought provoking commentary.
"They wouldn’t keep building them if they didn’t sell," said one person. "Yeah I’ll never be able to afford it, but it’s still interesting to me," added another.
For comparison, the Ultimate Family Townhouse is also available on Hero of the Seas and costs a bit less.
This mega suite has an in-suite slide, movie-viewing room, karaoke machine and a "backyard" with a ping pong table, outdoor seating and a white picket fence leading directly to the Surfside area.
This cabin is a 1,772-square-foot space that is also three decks high, and sleeps up to eight people.
- August 14, 2027: $68,346.86
- August 21, 2027: $62,466.21
- August 28, 2027: $43,782.71
- November 20, 2027: $48,853.43
- December 23, 2027: $72,868.98
- December 30, 2027: $79,905.64
A record breaking new ship
Hero of the Seas will have nine swimming pools, the most we've seen on a cruise ship to date.
In fact, Royal Caribbean is adding a new pool, Coconut Cove, and expanding the Hideaway to have a second pool.
The ship's waterpark is getting a new family raft slide, as well as extending the ride duration of the other slides. The kid-friendly waterpark Splashaway Bay will have new features too.
Plenty of thrills are returning from the other Icon Class ships, such as skywalk-zip line Crown's Edge experience, Flowrider surf simulator, golf courses and rock climbing walls.
The sailings will include seven night sailings from Miami from August 2027, including stays at the private Perfect Day at CocoCay island.
Bookings are open now for Hero of the Seas.
