Great ports, great ship

Item: Symphony of the Seas
Rating: 4.5
Author: maracrespo

Symphony of the Seas Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

maracrespo

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 52

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5

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7 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 07, 2018

Ship: Symphony of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 9593

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

Overall the ship was great but the food was really disappointing. I ended up eating hot dogs for lunch almost every day that we were on board. Skipped breakfast almost every single day. Worst food we've had ever on RC cruises but otherwise the ship was great. Ports were must sees!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

The Windjammer really had such poor choices most days for breakfast and lunch. MDR was great, and some other food stops such as the Park Cafe or the hot dog stand were great alternatives to the Windjammer.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

It was our first time in an interior cabin (with window to Central Park) but we loved it. Just as spacious and much more cost effective than our usual balcony.

Ports of call

Barcelona, Spain

5 out of 5

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Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands Did not visit port

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Marseille (Provence), France

3 out of 5

Besides being ripped off at our lunch spot, the town was very cute and worth visiting.

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La Spezia, Italy

5 out of 5

Florence is always amazing and it was great to also stop in Pisa for some photos.

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Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

5 out of 5

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Naples, Italy Did not visit port

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

14 Comments

cruisellama 5 years ago

Thanks

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graham123 6 years ago

Thx

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painters13 6 years ago

Really you ate hot dogs that’s shameful all time I find the food was some best ever I ate on the harmony seas and so glad you did not travel with e from Australia hay may be you read my review painters 13 the best RC

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nick8290 6 years ago

I was on in July and seriously if you had to eat hot dogs because you couldn’t find anything worth eating Please I must have been on a different ship the food and voice was fantastic you must be a very harsh food critic

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BASSON61 6 years ago

Just another five starfake review keep on cruising if you really do cruise I love to cruise

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Christopher60 6 years ago

Hot dogs every day. If you can't find something you like with all the choices, you must be the pickiest person

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mattyj2876 6 years ago

Just got back and couldn't fault the food at all. Get a grip people

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zippd 6 years ago

We also found that Royal Caribbean food is not really all that great. Sure they have a lot of choices but more like cafeteria or hospital food class of fair

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FiHutchy 6 years ago

Ah that’s a shame! I will be going on that ship in August next year. Do they have much in the way of vegetarian food do you know?

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billericaydicky 6 years ago

We found the Solarium bistro for breakfast was great most days. Ordered breakfast room service on the days we went to Florence and Rome to save time. No problems with quality and a wide choice

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captainsteve68 6 years ago

You had to eat hot dogs.. you can eat breakfast lunch and dinner in the main dining room ... sorry you didn’t find something to eat

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omyboy 6 years ago

RC literally doubles the best class in carnival in restaurants that are complementary

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omyboy 6 years ago

agree! you git litterally a whole food court in the ship,if you dont one place they have so many options for every person 🤦🏽‍♂️

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CVCruiser 6 years ago

Why would you skip breakfast? There are MANY choices... you can get eggs to order, any breakfast meat, hot and cold cereal, pancakes, waffles, french toast, any topings you like, and any number of different egg dishes, several potato options. Biscuits, gravy... sheesh, what else do you want for breakfast?? Thats just at the Windjammer.. then you could go to Johnny Rockets for free at breakfast, or the Solarium buffet, or the quick cafe on deck 15 for to order Omelettes... or try the MDR. Seriously.. I cant understand people saying they couldnt find good food on an Oasis class ship with so many options to choose from... How picky of an eater are you???

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