Although I've never stayed in a Royal Suite, I have visited one several times. I have, however, stayed in a Cat. 1 suite and feel that is the better bargain. The Royal Suites are wonderful rooms, but unless you plan to do some entertaining in your stateroom, I think it's quite a bit of wasted space (and money). In the Cat. 1 suite you still get the butler, tea, hors d'oeuvres, etc. Will it be just the two of you traveling, or are you with a group?