I Test Out One Of The BIGGEST Mega Ships At Sea! Symphony of the Seas

Name: I Test Out One Of The BIGGEST Mega Ships At Sea! Symphony of the Seas
Uploaded: 2023-11-04T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 14 min 29 s
Channel: Tips For Travellers

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👁️ 101K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 14:29

Royal Caribbean Group

Holland America Line

Symphony of the Seas

What This Creator Said

2 Happy Bacon

Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🥈Expert Creator

🧍 Best for SoloMediterranean · 7 nightsFrom BarcelonaVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I nervously booked myself on Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, which at the time was the second-biggest ship in the world.

The entertainment was mind-blowing.

I was so impressed by the crew and service.

I came away from this trip with these big realisations. First, the resort Symphony of the Seas ship (and her sister ships) is not tacky as I probably had serotyped it, it was vast yes but designed well and with thought.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Consider the ship's zones to manage crowds and find quieter spaces.

✓Use the daily app to plan activities, as there is a vast program.

✓If you prefer enrichment, this ship may not be ideal, as it lacks port immersion talks.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Would the activities and events cater to an older adult without kids? — The ship has entertainment for all ages, but many events are family-focused or late-night.

Service quality on a large ship — Service was great and efficient, though less personal than on smaller ships.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWould a big resort ship work for someone who prefers small, laid-back ships?

QWhat are the best and worst aspects of cruising on a mega ship like Symphony of the Seas?

QWho should and shouldn't book a mega ship cruise?

Topics Covered

Loyalty Program3½ Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconDining Buffet3 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1½ Sad BaconKids Family1 Sad BaconPool Deck1 Happy BaconSpa Fitness2½ Happy Bacon

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YouTube Video Description↓

I like cruising on small and medium-sized ships that aren’t busy, and a bit laid back. But I also love going to Vegas, with its big brash shows, buzz, and excitement. So, I decided, to see if a big resort ship would work out for people like me, so I nervously booked myself on Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, which at the time was the second-biggest ship in the world, holding up to 6,680 passengers. Now that I've experienced the best and worst of a mega ship resort cruising, I now know who should or shouldn't be booking themselves on one of these. And why! For bonus & exclusive content (including videos, articles, eBooks and more) become a channel member or patron: --------------------------------------------------- * Patreon Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers * YouTube Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qE-Obs2ocdmPXY0TIU-cw/join Check out my cruise-themed T-shirts and products: --------------------------------------------------- * T-Shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore * Mugs, notebooks, hoodies etc: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/tipsfortravellers?ref_id=22354 My social media: --------------------------------------------------- * Blog: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com * Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge * Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers * Instagram: http://www.instgram.com/garybembridge * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bembridge ABOUT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS: If you want to get cruising right, Tips For Travellers makes it easy to plan and have the incredible cruise experiences you dream of every time. All my Tips For Travellers advice, tips and tricks tips draw on everything that I have learnt on the 101 cruises I have done to date. #RoyalCaribbean #SymphonyOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbeanTips 00:00 Start 01:19 Not Aimed at me? Or is it? 04:26 Crowds Overwhelming? 09:12 Service Lacking? 11:05 Food Underwhelming?