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Symphony of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

gobegee

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 12

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5

7 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day (Cape Liberty Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 08, 2024

Ship: Symphony of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 7286

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 months ago

Review summary

This is a lovely ship, though very large. It's very easy to get lost. There always seems to be someone trying to hardsell you something, e.g. photographers, spa employees. You're even charged for popcorn before a show. We felt as if we were nickel and dimed.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Hairspray and Flight were of Broadway quality. The ice shows and HiRO were great too.

Children's Programs

No kids

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Our cabin attendant, Ryan, was wonderful! He was always smiling and very attentive. Our assistant waiter, Jeremiah, was very personable and efficient.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

The ship is very crowded and "people-y".

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Ports of call

Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey

4 out of 5

Port Canaveral, Florida

4 out of 5

Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas

4 out of 5

Hideaway Beach was very nice, though there were too many smoking areas, which were difficult to bypass.

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Nassau, Bahamas

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Traveler Photos

8 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe 1 month ago

Thanks for sharing

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Gwbigdog 1 month ago

Thanks for sharing

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kef2016 2 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience. Glad you enjoyed your cruise. We were on the same sailing and didn’t encounter any of the nickel and diming you described. We enjoyed our cruise as well.

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javawoody 2 months ago

Appreciate the write up

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AuntPinkie 2 months ago

Appreciate your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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TiffyTaffy 2 months ago

Glad you had an enjoyable cruise.

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cruising2004 2 months ago

Thank you for your review. Glad you had a wonderful cruise!

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HeavySeas 2 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience and glad you enjoyed your cruise

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Symphony of the Seas had everything you wanted.

Easy, relaxing and fun cruise!

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