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Item: Symphony of the Seas
Rating: 4
Author: kdcole

Symphony of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

kdcole

Contributor Level: Third Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 68

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 18, 2020

Ship: Symphony of the Seas

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 11254

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 3 years ago

Review summary

My wife and I sailed with her sister and husband (who were celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary} and a second sister. The ship is fantastic! I think I would have enjoyed an eastern Caribbean itinerary more than the western we were on. we enjoyed Roatan and Costa Maya but not so much Coco Cay and Cozumel. Our favorite relaxing area was the Central Park in the shade of the trees and plants.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Painless no lines no waiting

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

The food was good I especially liked the Coastal Kitchen

El Loco Fresh℠

4 out of 5

Being from Texas I like TexMex food and this restaurant serves GOOD TexMex.

Suite Lounge

5 out of 5

Great staff comfortable lounge. Best place on the ship to have a pre-dinner cocktail

Coastal Kitchen

5 out of 5

LOVED THE FOOD AND THE SERVICE

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Loved the Ultimate Abyss! There is so much to do on this ship it is hard to experience it all in just 7 days.

Ultimate Abyss℠

5 out of 5

The best slide I've ever been on

Center Ice Rink

5 out of 5

GOOD VENUE GREAT SHOW

Entertainment

4 out of 5

The evening shows were very enjoyable. I really liked the Aqua Theater show

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Way above average! We really enjoyed the service in the Concierge Lounge/Bar/Costal Kitchen area

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

It is so large and well laid out that even with 5500+ Cruisers aboard it never seemed crowded even at the elevators! The ship itself is very clean and well maintained

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Very clean and a great attendant. Slept like a baby on a very comfortable bed. There is so much to do on the ship we didn''t send much time in the suite.

Ship tip

Get an early dining time so you can enjoy the evening's entertainment!

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Ports of call

Miami, Florida

3 out of 5

No excursion just did a little pre-cruise shopping and dining in south beach

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Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

4 out of 5

bus toured the island

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Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

4 out of 5

nothing special taxied to the beach for a little sun and water

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Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5

Been here so many times just window shopped the duty frees

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Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas

3 out of 5

A little bit over hyped and everything is "spend more dollars". perhaps with some younger family it would have been more enjoyable

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Show up at a muster point wait 10 minutes and walk off. Great

7 Comments

javawoody 3 years ago

Thanks for the review and sharing your experience

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Darryle 3 years ago

Me and the wife are supposed to cruise on Symphony in June 2021. Fingers crossed! Thanks for the review. Not planning to do any excursions. Glad to know there's a ton to do and enjoy on the ship.

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dizzzydr 3 years ago

Thx for the review

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profile 3 years ago

Sounds like a great time.

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Curt34 3 years ago

Thanks for the review. Nothing much better than a great cruise.

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MargieRita 3 years ago

Thanks for and enjoyed your review. Keeping🤞🏻we get to check her out in October.

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AuntPinkie 3 years ago

It great you were able to sail before the “pause”! Glad you enjoyed your cruise!⛴

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