Jimeo Cruise Review on Symphony of the Seas on Jan 05, 2019

Symphony of the Seas Cruise Review

Jimeo

Contributor Level: Purser

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Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 21

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 05, 2019

Ship: Symphony of the Seas

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Love this ship! It was my first time on Royal Caribbean and was definitely impressed. So much to do and eat I literally couldn’t do it all in 7 days. As a Carnival fan - there was one thing I missed - while in Symphony you only have views of the water from the Pool deck, the Solarium or you window/balcony cabin. there was no lounge/bars or restaurants that had views of the water - unlike newer carnival ships which focused a lot on that. Some may not care about this and if I’ve never been on a carnival ship I would not have noticed. But it was something I missed. Besides that minor detail this was an amazing ship. at peak times or events it can feel crowed, but that is expected. Don’t miss the ice and water shows! they are remarkable! and if you are adventurous with food - definitely try Wonderland! I have already booked a second cruise on this ship which I will be getting married on with 150 friends and family!

8 Comments

Jimeo 5 years ago

@JohnstonL yes, we are exchanging vowes and having a ceremony/celebration on the ship. It will be a very non traditional ceremony as we aren’t the religious types. we have 150 people coming on board with us. We get married on Day 3 and then have the rest of the trip and a mini honey moon

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JohnsonL 5 years ago

Great review and congratulations on your wedding. Are you honeymooning on the ship or also exchanging vows/marriage ceremony on board?

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Jimeo 5 years ago

@Symphony2019 - I would recommend making reservations. the shows are open to guests that made them first, so they get to choose seats (and not wait in a line) 10mins before show time they open it up to everyone that didn’t make a reservation. You can make any reservation in 60 or 90 days before sailing and you have to do it from cruise planner on desktop computer. not the mobile app

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Sunny2004 5 years ago

Great review. I agree about missing the water views. We booked an ocean view balcony for our June sailing onboard the Symphony this time. Can’t wait.

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symphony2019 5 years ago

Do you have to make a reservation for the Ice show in advance? I couldn’t find the ice show in the cruise planner.

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sms8017 5 years ago

Thanks for the great review! Myself along with 17 other family members will be on the Symphony in July celebrating or 20th Anniversary. Congratulations to you!!🎉🎉🎉

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Cruiseracer 5 years ago

Great review, congratulations on getting married, bet it will be beautiful!

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BASSON61 5 years ago

What a great review my family and I will be on symphony of the seas this July we have been on all the oasis class ships except the symphony looking forward to a great time on the ship keep on cruising I love to cruise

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