An experience to be had !!

Symphony of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 4
Helpful Votes: 112

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5
Symphony of the Seas

7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 06, 2019

Ship: Symphony of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 14229

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Highly recommended!!! A wonderful experience :-))

Embarkation

5 out of 5
The smoothest I have seen with over 6K passengers embarking.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The Symphony’s specialty restaurants were amazing! Hooked Seafood is fantastic- I had my birthday celebration there. Izumi (hibachi) restaurant is a total experience- the chefs are funny and personable. The Windjammer (buffet) isn’t that great... other passengers were NOT keeping watch over their children so... me and other passengers viewed some nastiness.

Izumi

5 out of 5

So amazing!!!

Solarium Bistro

5 out of 5

A beautifully pleasant area to eat - especially when the sun is setting!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Never a dull moment... this ship offers a ton of activities.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The onboard shows were... WOW !!! Broadway quality and So well done :-)) ! The Schooner Bar was a bust the piano guy was awful - he appeared drunk and rambled on about his “...horrible life”. Many of the guest complained.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
Our room steward, Maggie, was fantastic! We definitely left her with a wonderful extra tip!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Everything was so clean for it to be a huge ship ! However, the ship’s design is a bit confusing so be sure to grab a mini ship map on Day one.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Huge !!! Overlooking Central Park - quiet and fantastically located near the elevators so you can easily get to your room!

Ship tip

If going on an a International leg (foreigners outnumber Americans) be prepared for lots of rudeness, racism, and inappropriateness - especially when you are Black. Use Guest Services to make complaints.

Ports of call

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

5 out of 5
Loving it more and more... 2nd time at this port.

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

5 out of 5
This port is great! There’s a swim up bar, a slew of unique shops, and exhibits so no need to really book an excursion! Average cost of a drink at the swimbar is $15. but it is 3 drinks in one !!! Trust me worth it :-))

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
Take a walk around - there are so many cool historical facts on various monuments placed all around!

Disembarkation

2 out of 5
Horrible- there’s no organization! Passengers getting on are mixed in with Passengers getting off the ship... total chaos !

Traveler Photos

Hooked Seafood Deck 16
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cruisereckoning    4 years ago

Thanks for the review.

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