Nice and very clean ship

Item: Symphony of the Seas
Rating: 4.1
Author: rldubreuil

Symphony of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

rldubreuil

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 59

Overall rating:

4.1 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 17, 2019

Ship: Symphony of the Seas

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 8506

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

The ship is great and the activities keep you busy. There isn't a shortage of things to do. We also purchased items including a Citizen watch and ring in the jewelry store. Much better than going ashore and trying to bargain with the locals. The drink package is expensive and you'd have a hard time making your money off of that. There are plenty of drink specials and happy hour specials to choose from. Bionic Bar is very cool. Make dinner reservations! I can't believe the number of people who just showed up to dinner without reservations and had to wait.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Very efficient and we did not wait very long at all. Be prepared to tip the baggage handlers down at the curb though. They are pretty grumpy if you don't tip them.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

The food was above average for the most part. The main dining rooms were on par with a cafeteria as far as food quality. The specialty restaurants were a little better. Wonderland was okay. Presentation was great but food taste was average.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Pools are small. The solarium pool became very noisy with guests bringing their own portable speakers and blasting music to the displeasure of many just trying to relax. No attention by Royal Caribbean crew to curb it whatsoever.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

The shows on the ship were awesome, especially Hiro.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

For the most part, all the ship's crew and staff were top notch.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Ship was exceptionally clean despite some peoples efforts to be total slobs.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Great room layout with a huge forward facing window on the front of the ship. Only negative would be that you catch all the wave action and noises from docking.