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Symphony of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

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Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 7

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5
Symphony of the Seas

8 Night Southern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 10, 2024

Ship: Symphony of the Seas

Cabin number: 1702

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 3 months ago

Review summary

We were on with 2 other couples we all cruise a lot! So we enjoyed our time on the ship and on shore! Next month I bring our family! Yes same ship! No not a back to back. Service from crew is remarkable!

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Smooth sailing

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Some food could improve as when you’re cruising for 15 days the menu is very uneventful. However service is terrific!

Diamond Club

2 out of 5

Diamond club has become a joke. It is called the closet club as that is about the size of it! No veiw and Diamond needs to be removed from name as it is the crown loyalty club. We received a letter Diamond could not go in on our first leg of trip! So why bother plus getting someone to wait on you was impossible!

Windows (Main Dining Room)

5 out of 5

Wow we had 2 tables as back to back. 310 with Vijay was excellent then table630 by porthole with Rajesh and Robert both outstanding.

Vitality Cafe

5 out of 5

Got a smoothie daily after working out

El Loco Fresh℠

5 out of 5

Now who doesn’t love this fast easy service place with great food!

Wonderland

2 out of 5

We waited awhile and finally went up to get a drink. Just ok setting the menu turned us away.

Windjammer Marketplace

5 out of 5

Work hard and it shows plenty of good food most of the time whenever open.

Sorrento's

5 out of 5

Pizza time definitely a must do ! Alway fresh and delicious!

Schooner Bar

5 out of 5

Louis at the piano was excellent causing us to go back nightly to listen to him! The bar service was the very best by far on entire ship!

Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade

2 out of 5

Ok we all wanted to give it a try we did and well none of us plan on going back anytime in future! Food was not the best by far !

Johnny Rockets

3 out of 5

Food in am was ok. Shakes they do not know how to make as the icecream is left out to soften then they add more milk to them hence a watered down milk shake!

Izumi

5 out of 5

Outstanding presentation and Ryan was excellent! Food was delicious and lots of it! Just delicious! However price will hold me back from going back.

Hooked Seafood

3 out of 5

I was so looking forward to a good lobster roll for lunch! It was more of a salad than a true lobster roll Disappointment huge! Price huge! So change the way you make a lobster roll (New England style) or say it is a salad with a hint of lobster and lower price!

Dazzles

2 out of 5

Ok I normally Love to go to dazzles however your singers only knew extremely load ! Music muted their voices. Their were 14 of us that walked out went back one more but then left.

Cafe Promenade

5 out of 5

Fast service with lovely people!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Used fitness center daily it would be nice if people removed weights and put them back for next person.

Ultimate Abyss℠

5 out of 5

I just love this ride on all ships that have the Abyss! Any age will have a blast and your dry to boot!

The Perfect Storm℠ waterslide trio

4 out of 5

Can’t give a 5 star as one slide was down the entire time but other two were great!

Guest Services

5 out of 5

Everyone here went out of there way no matter what the situation! They were 5 plus!

Casino Royale

3 out of 5

I was disappointed as we all went to the non smokers venue however were told machines do not pay out well do we went to regular one but didn’t last due to haze of smoke ! I guess I could look at it as saving me money!

Beach Pool

3 out of 5

It was really nice when everyone was not there but on sea days no room to move. Lifeguards should tell parents no diapers in the pools or hot tubs! Made me think twice about going in.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
I personally think that the best show was Hiro! I enjoyed it twice. Hairspray once was fine. 1977 once was fine and flight once was fine! All were good but not like grease!

Studio B

5 out of 5

Ice show was great! Quick change artist keeps you involved. Great overall performance!

AquaTheater

5 out of 5

Loved the show watch it twice as we were on back to back and highly recommend. Just astonishing acts!

The Attic

3 out of 5

You have had better comics then the four we saw no real impressive.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
They were all great and try to please you every step of the way. They make you want to come back!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Extremely well maintained and common areas were always clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Perfect fit for two. Central Park balcony is always great. Cleanliness of cabin was ideal. Plus Harren was alway checking to see if we needed anything and made sure we were happy! Outstanding service from him !

Ship tip

Unfortunately larger ships mean lots of kids without supervision. This is a problem for someone trying to enjoy the vacation. We had a parent place an infant in diapers in hot tub! We got out immediately! No sense at all and the parents did not understand why I said that the hot tub is to hot for an infant! Need to monitor this for sure even had unruly kids in hot tub in the over 18 area.

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5
We have second home here so we know it well. Great day to spend at Everglades park!

Oranjestad, Aruba

3 out of 5
Shopping was good. Not a bunch nearby

Willemstad, Curacao

5 out of 5
This port you will not want to miss! So much is rolled up into this port for one day! But take a tour for sure! Walk over moving bridge or take a ferry to shopping area. Nice area to visit!

Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)

4 out of 5
Labadee over the years has expanded to include nice beach areas with bars. Free lunch so sit back and enjoy!

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Smooth as glass!
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