Carnival suite experience exceeds expectations

I have cruised Royal Caribbean suites and Norwegian Haven. I did not expect Carnival to compete. I was wrong. Suite 14066 on Celebration is beautiful — modern design, huge balcony, separate sitting area with a couch that actually looks nice (not the sad cruise couch of older ships). The bathroom has a proper shower with rain showerhead. Suite perks include priority boarding, reserved seating at shows, and access to a dedicated lounge on Deck 17. The lounge is small but elegant and rarely crowded. Breakfast there is continental but high quality. The biggest surprise was the mattress — Carnival partnered with a luxury bedding company for the Excel class and it shows. Best cruise sleep of my life.