DaisyVacay

Hi! I’ve sailed 4 times solo, 3 times in a studio cabin, once in a balcony cabin. For me, the studio cabins are efficient. There is enough room to store my things, charge electronics, and get ready. On the rare occasions I want to take a nap or lounge in the cabin, it’s cozy and comfortable. The solo meetings are at 5pm or 5:30pm each day either in the lounge or at a bar. You can choose to go to dinner with other solo cruisers and do other activities together after the meeting. Usually, you can get into the meeting if you are solo and not in a solo cabin if you arrive when the meeting is starting. I was on the Escape last week and the solo coordinator was the best I’ve had. He proactively booked a number of activities that we could choose to attend each night. Especially on the first few days, I find it comforting to see familiar faces at the venues to sit and with. The lounge space is comfortable if you are looking for a quiet place indoors. Plus, as others have said there is an espresso machine, pastries, fruit and lemonade in the lounge. Very convenient (and quiet) in the morning, especially if you have an early excursion. On my last sailing I also bought the Vibes pass. I knew that I wanted a little quiet space on the deck and didn’t want to stalk loungers every morning. The same people tend to be there as well. I also agree that you should check the price of your studio cabin because they can fluctuate. If you think you want a bigger space, make sure to compare the options. I booked a balcony on the Joy, which doesn’t have studios, because it was cheaper than an inside cabin. I loved the balcony on that cruise because I spent more time in the cabin. However, on an excursion heavy itinerary, the studio is perfect for me.