Great cruise but creaky stateroom!

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

Symphony of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Sanduncan

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 20

Overall rating:

4.1 out of 5

7 Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 05, 2022

Ship: Symphony of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10206

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Great Cruiseline, but Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas cabins are loud (creaky from the wind).

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

2 out of 5

The cabin layout was great - oceanfront balcony. Bed was closest to the balcony. The balcony is angled so one side is actually bigger (this is a good thing). Bed was very hard - even with a topper. I should have done what my son did and ask for 3-4 toppers to make it soft! My only complaint with this cabin (and from the chatter in the elevator - it was several cabins) is how creaky they are! Granted it was windy, but I was on the Harmony in similar conditions and those cabins made no noise at all. The creakiness was so bad I didn’t sleep for the first couple days. I finally thought to put ear plugs in and I could still hear it through them - though it was marginally better. It really did take away from my enjoyment of this cruise. This sleep-deprivation was such a big deal for me that I switched my 2023 cruise from the Symphony to the Harmony. Don’t get me wrong, I love Royal Caribbean and will remain loyal. I’m just not a fan of the Symphony.