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Item: Symphony of the Seas
Rating: 5
Author: richardfaber

Symphony of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

richardfaber

Contributor Level: First Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 6

Helpful Votes: 110

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

7 Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 11, 2021

Ship: Symphony of the Seas

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 12632

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 3 years ago

Review summary

This was our first cruise since the shutdown and things from start to finish went smoothly.The crew was vigilant on their cleaning of everything.Masks we’re required,but they (staff) didn’t patrol the ship making sure you had one on.If you had space from others you didn’t need to wear one,that was both inside and outside.The theater was divided by vac downstairs and non-vac upstairs (and there weren’t many non-vac people).They had you wash your hands before you could enter Windjammer,which was good because lets face it,most people’s hygiene habits aren’t great!We used the spa (vac people only)and felt safe with using it,by the way,it was amazing the massage I got!The ship holds approximately 6,000 guests and we sailed with under 1,900…it was like the ship was ours at times!Go on a cruise and enjoy yourself!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

A few more steps,but was quick.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

The food and service in main dining room was great.The buffet was not self serve,which wasn’t a problem and the food was hit or miss with me as far as selection goes…a lot not to my liking?What I did have was good,like the make to order pasta station.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

We played mini golf and that was about it!

Entertainment

5 out of 5

The main show was Hairspray and it was awesome.The two comedians,Landry and Gary Caouette were hilarious.Jeff Tracta is a very talented performer and Mark Preston was amazing showman.

Children's Programs

Umm…no kids with us!

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Our wait staff in the main dining room Vimal and Maria were amazing and professional.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

We liked it and thought it was easy to navigate and get around.They were constantly cleaning railings and bathrooms,tables…everything!

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

The cabin was clean and spacious.Igusti,our steward was polite and professional.He made sure if we needed anything that it was taken care of.