Traveling with teens/OS v CLS

[GetToLivin]

I'm second-guessing myself so I'm looking for insight. Traveling with DH, and 16 and 19 yo kiddos. I have an OS currently booked, I chose it because the layout looked roomy enough for everyone, plus the bathroom is separate from the bedroom (unlike the Aqua Suite we had last year, which was amazing, but annoying when kids have to come through the room to use the facilities). 

 

Well now I'm looking at the CLS thinking, would 2 bathrooms be better? Space is about the same? At least our room is in a different area v connected to the living room, so maybe that'll create some separate space, too? Does the loft echo? LOL, see, I'm spiraling. I know many here have sailed in both categories, looking for YOUR insight and really starting to think 2 bathrooms and an upstairs will at least provide some separation of space for everyone. I love them but, well, if you have boys you know... 😆 

[smokeybandit]

2 bathrooms are always better when you have 4 people

[bgregan]

The 2 bedroom Grand Suites seem to be very nice and spacious with 2 bathrooms also. 

[Tree_skier]

I'll echo what smokey said.  Two bathrooms are always a real plus.  Especially because the two are separated by a floor creating a nice separation.

[Ashland]

6 minutes ago, bgregan said:

The 2 bedroom Grand Suites seem to be very nice and spacious with 2 bathrooms also. 

Agree...The 2 bedrm GS's work out great...I have and would opt for one of these over you're other options.

[Tree_skier]

12 minutes ago, bgregan said:

The 2 bedroom Grand Suites seem to be very nice and spacious with 2 bathrooms also. 

What is the price difference between the 2b GS, OS and the CLS

Edited September 21, 2023 by Tree_skier

[bgregan]

1 minute ago, Tree_skier said:

What is the price difference between the 2b GS, OS and the CLS

2b GS that I've priced has always been cheaper then the CLS. I'm not sure about the OS. 

[Tree_skier]

If the 2B GS is cheaper that might really be a better option.

 

I love YouTube for this sort of thing.

 

Edited September 21, 2023 by Tree_skier

[Jetdriver787]

The CLS every time! Not only do you have the 2 bathrooms on different floors, but the 3 dimensional aspect of the loft makes the whole suite feel so much bigger!  If nothing else, they can believe they have relegated you to the attic, and you can believe you have relegated them to the cellar!

[luckyinpa]

i wouldnt say CLS echos but theres no way theres any private convos in the entire cabin. at least not at normal speaking voice. if one of you has the TV on im sure you would hear it from the other floor in the cabin. though i never tried 2 tvs at the same time in fairness. but even with 2 people i love the 2 bathrooms so those are a must for 4 adults!

 

but i do think the 2 BR grand would be the ultimate best but probably too much money.

[Ourusualbeach]

Another vote for the CLS over the OS.  If you are lucky enough and there is still the 2 Bdrm GS then go for that if price comparable but there's only a couple of those on the ship and they go quick 

[HicksRA]

Thoughts of a 16 & 19 year old sharing a couch bed evokes visions of side poking and arguments all night long… 😉

[George C]

I love owners suite , but with two teenagers the cls gives you way more privacy from your children. 

[GetToLivin]

47 minutes ago, HicksRA said:

Thoughts of a 16 & 19 year old sharing a couch bed evokes visions of side poking and arguments all night long… 😉

...partly what inspired my "echoes" question, hah! I've been told it's "possible" to get a roll-away bed so we'll see if that happens

 

...but I'm not above putting one of them on the balcony lounger if necessary 😆

[GetToLivin]

1 hour ago, Tree_skier said:

If the 2B GS is cheaper that might really be a better option.

 

I love YouTube for this sort of thing.

 

I wish! Currently, the 2-bedroom GS on my sailing is going for $19,107/pp, yikes 🤑 The CLS is $3341/pp on this sailing. I went ahead and switched and ended up saving roughly $4,200 from the OS to the CLS. I feel really good about this decision, thank you so much, everyone, for chiming in!

[Tree_skier]

33 minutes ago, GetToLivin said:

I wish! Currently, the 2-bedroom GS on my sailing is going for $19,107/pp, yikes 🤑 The CLS is $3341/pp on this sailing. I went ahead and switched and ended up saving roughly $4,200 from the OS to the CLS. I feel really good about this decision, thank you so much, everyone, for chiming in!

Oh wow at that savings it is an absolute no brainer.  Great decision, congratulations...  You'll love your CLS, we sure did.  Here is a little video I did of our CLS on Oasis back in March.

 

 

[George C]

I am sure you will love suite and perks, congratulations 

Edited September 22, 2023 by George C