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It will be interesting to see how the new Wonder of the Seas will be designed & laid out with that new Suite Neighborhood. I think Royal is going for the "ship within a ship" concept (like NCL's The Haven & MSC's The Yacht Club).

Q; relating to the CLS, is there an exclusive suite sun deck, hot tub and/or pool on the Symphony of the Seas (or any Oasis-class)?

P.S.- I know about the Suite Lounge and Coastal Kitchen uo on deck 17 near the CLSs.

4 hours ago, BrianB said:

I don't know about feeling right...it was great! Big, airy and lots of room. Being a solo, I didn't check the sofa bed configuration. But, the sofa is perfect for lounging! The bed upstairs is enormous and extremely comfortable...not two beds put together. Really enjoyed the CL Suite and booked it again for when the Oasis is back in NJ.

Thanks @BrianB. Sounds great! I guess the CLS is actually larger (sq ft) than the 1 BR Grand Suite (and priced higher). But, that CLS just seems to be a perfect fit for a solo cruiser (as well as for couples).

I didn't know Oasis was going back to NJ. I was just on her out of Miami. My 1st Oasis-class. I loved it! But, we were only at 50% passenger capacity so the ship didn't feel crowded at all.

On 11/17/2021 at 8:39 AM, tonyfsu21 said:

No, you are smart! That’s going to really define your awesome cruise on Symphony. 

Thanks @tonyfsu21. Q; (for you & @BrianB). For a solo cruiser, did the CLS feel right, size-wise? I know there is a bed in the downstairs sofa for additional guests (but no one sees it in the sofa configuration) but it looks like you just have the one bed upstairs (in the loft area). 

On 11/17/2021 at 8:08 AM, BrianB said:

I cruise solo and did a Crown Loft on the Oasis b2b in Sept…..and then another CL b2b in October. It’s not crazy to treat yourself to the suite life. Enjoy it!

Thanks for sharing your solo experiences in the CLS (on 2 B2 B2B's no less!). You sound like an avid solo cruiser (like me; I have solo cruises booked into 2023).

I just upgraded my balcony stateroom to a Crown Loft Suite, as a solo cruiser! Am I crazy? It's on the Symphony of the Seas (Feb 5-12, 2022).