Christmas Cruise

Item: Symphony of the Seas
Rating: 3.7
Author: SummitCruiser

Symphony of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

SummitCruiser

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 13

Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5

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8 Night Southern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 16, 2023

Ship: Symphony of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9616

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 10 months ago

Review summary

We had terrible weather the first three days of our cruise resulting in heavy seas and forcing 6000 adults and children to stay indoors. Can't blame the weather on the cruise line though. Internet and drink packages were very expensive and we gave them a pass. Lots of extra cost possibilities on board. Not exactly all-inclusive. Still had a good time overall.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Quick and easy! We used the mobile app to provide info ahead of time.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Food was okay but pretty bland. Service was excellent.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

N/A

Entertainment

5 out of 5

"Hairspray" musical, "Private Stock" legacy band, and ice show were great fun.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

No comfortable seating in cabin. Chairs on balcony were great. Poor lighting design in cabin. Way more space for hanging clothes and in drawers than we anticipated. Compact bathroom was well designed. In room refrigerator was handy. Not much choice on TV if you're not a sports fan.