It was okay.

Symphony of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

Married30

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 3

Overall rating:

3.6 out of 5

8 Night Southern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 13, 2024

Ship: Symphony of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 7314

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 4 months ago

Review summary

This particular sailing had waaayyy to many children for a January sailing.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Much improved from years past

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

I got stuck with my time dining. NEVER again. Had to stand in line every night to get a table. Food was served Kay. Saw lots of cut backs.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Loved the solarium

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Hairspray, aquatic show and Headliner show

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Cabin Stewart never came the first night to introduce himself. Don’t like the once a day room service. Hate it! I liked turn down service!!!

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Very clean

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

After having some padding added to the bed it was fine. I always have to do that on RC ships.

Ship tip

Be prepared for a lot of people and mediocre food

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

Oranjestad, Aruba

4 out of 5

Excursion I booked never showed up. Got a cab for $50 for a hour.

Thumbs Up 0

Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)

3 out of 5

Didn’t get off. Been there before.

Thumbs Up 0

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Much improved from years. Facial recognition for U S Customs is a game changer

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