From a shaded, circular bed-lounger at the solarium aboard Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, it’s easy to forget you’re cruising on the largest ship in the world.
Located at the very front of the ship, the two-story solarium feels more like an open yacht; the walls and ceiling are made completely of windows. A 360 degree bar sits next to a 20-foot tiled, reflective art installation on the upper level. Jacuzzis with see-through sides drop down to the lower level. The skywalk, an outdoor walkway with a transparent bottom, hangs out over the sea 15 stories below. And no kids are allowed.
The solarium is one of the few peaceful places on an otherwise action-packed ship. And that’s exactly what Royal Caribbean had in mind when designing Symphony of the Seas: something for everyone.
“This is an expression of five years of listening to customers,” said Michael Bayley, President and CEO of Royal Caribbean. “More art, more water features, more attention to detail.”