Symphony of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group · 3047 videos
Creator Consensus for Symphony of the Seas
Creator Consensus
What 241 independent creators think about Symphony of the Seas
Analyzed from 1.7K high quality videos of 3.0K in our library for this ship · Royal Caribbean Group
95%independent reviews
Weighted scores already discount comped and sponsored reviews.
1615 independent29 comped/press90 sponsored
Recommend
0%
of 1.7K reviews
0%
of cruise creators recommend Symphony of the Seas
Expert creators74%
Mainstream creators84%
▼ -10% expert gap — experts rate this lower
1.7K videos241 channels3% warn againstDeveloping data
Creator Consensus
What's Worth the Money?
Creator consensus on Symphony of the Seas's add-ons and packages.
slot pull spin
3 creators reviewed
Fair
vending machine item
3 creators reviewed
Fair
Johnny Rockets
3 creators reviewed
Great value
American breakfast room service
3 creators reviewed
Great value
Opinion trend for Symphony of the Seas
Going soggyCreator enthusiasm has dipped slightly • Moderate consensus
Sentiment Over Time
How Opinion Has Evolved
Monthly creator sentiment for Symphony of the Seas — based on videos published each month.
Latest month:68%positive
Oct
Sep
May
Aug
Nov
Feb
90 months of data · only months with 3+ creator reviews shown
Consensus Seals
Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.
Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised
Thrill Ship
Standout water park & activities
Reported Issues
What Creators Flagged
Operational issues mentioned by multiple independent creators — sorted by frequency.
- Aqua Show CancellationLast reported 3+ years agoModerate3 creators
- Billing ErrorLast reported 3+ years agoMajor3 creators
- Elevator CrowdingLast reported 7 months agoModerate3 creators
- Casino SmokeLast reported 10 months agoMajor2 creators
- Copyrighted Music Edited OutLast reported 2+ years agoMinor2 creators
- Copyrighted Music EditingLast reported 1+ years agoMinor2 creators
- COVID Cases On Symphony Of The SeasLast reported 4+ years agoMinor2 creators
- COVID-19 Cases On Symphony Of The SeasLast reported 4+ years agoMajor2 creators
Who’s this ship for?
How the ship rates with different travel parties.
Solo Travelers
72%
Great fit
Couples
76%
Great fit
Families (Young Kids)
75%
Great fit
Families (Teens)
80%
Loved
Groups
74%
Great fit
Adults-Only
90%
Loved
How it plays across experience levels
Creators with different cruise histories can see the same ship very differently.
The crowd disagrees.
Casual reviewers rate Symphony of the Seas 10% more favorably than cruise authority creators.
tripbacon.com
First-Timer
People on their first cruise
Solid Strip
Occasional
A handful of cruises under their belt
Solid Strip
Veteran
Experienced cruisers with deep comparisons
A Nibble
Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
Strongest Praise
Suites
79 mentions
Dining
Main Dining
A Nibble87 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty209 video mentions
Top
Buffet
A Nibble118 video mentions
Room Service
A Nibble7 video mentions
Cabins
Interior Cabins
Solid Strip101 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip131 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty79 video mentions
Top
Entertainment
Shows
Solid Strip211 video mentions
Nightlife
Solid Strip55 video mentions
Casino
A Nibble36 video mentions
Activities
Solid Strip226 video mentions
Deck & Recreation
Pool Deck
Solid Strip165 video mentions
Water Park
Solid Strip86 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip103 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip64 video mentions
Ship & Crew
Ship Condition
Solid Strip258 video mentions
Embarkation
A Nibble49 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip179 video mentions
Value & Logistics
Booking
A Nibble18 video mentions
Value
A Nibble32 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip30 video mentions
Wi-Fi
A Nibble20 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Seriously Tasty10 video mentions
Top
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way
Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.
About our Bacon Score methodologyCabin Intelligence
Where Should You Sleep?
Creator sentiment per cabin category — based on significant reviews only.
Suite
Seriously Tasty
95% positive110 reviews
oceanview
Seriously Tasty
100% positive11 reviews
balcony
Solid Strip
93% positive171 reviews
inside
A Nibble
85% positive47 reviews
other
A Nibble
80% positive107 reviews
Creator Comparisons
The Matchup
Creators most often compare this ship against its nearest rival.
Creators compared these ships 0 times — this ship came out ahead in 0 of them.
Fleet context
Royal Caribbean Group avg
A Nibble
Symphony of the Seas
A Nibble
Slightly above Royal Caribbean Group's fleet average
What creators said
- Favors Symphony of the Seas
It typically prices 15-20% below Wonder, making it a stronger value proposition.
- Favors Symphony of the Seas
The interior cabin on Symphony has a more functional layout and feels less cramped.
- Called it similar
Both are new vessels seen up close at CocoCay.
- Called it similar
Both are part of the Oasis class series.
tripbacon.com
Creator Rankings
Port Report Card
Ranked by creator sentiment — how each port scores with the review community.
1
Civitavecchia (Rome)
Bacon Bliss
98%
2
Bali
Bacon Bliss
95%
3
Dover
Bacon Bliss
95%
4
Labad
Bacon Bliss
95%
5
Rouen
Bacon Bliss
95%
6
Tahiti
Bacon Bliss
95%
7
Warsaw
Bacon Bliss
95%
8
Antwerp
Bacon Bliss
95%
Sailing Season
When Should You Go?
Creator sentiment broken down by season and itinerary region.
Winter
Other
6 reviews
Caribbean
73 reviews
Spring
Mediterranean
7 reviews
Caribbean
27 reviews
Other
8 reviews
Transatlantic
9 reviews
Summer
Various regions
3 reviews
Mediterranean
20 reviews
Caribbean
35 reviews
Alaska
6 reviews
Other
7 reviews
Fall / Autumn
Caribbean
90 reviews
Transatlantic
7 reviews
Mediterranean
13 reviews
Other
12 reviews
What Creators Use
Organically Recommended Products
Products creators independently mention when reviewing this ship — no paid promotions.
Royal Caribbean
Symphony of the Seas
Cruise Booking39 mentions31 creators
Take 3
Ocean cleanup initiative
Other21 mentions1 creator
Take 3
ocean cleanup initiative
Other19 mentions1 creator
Royal Caribbean
The Key
Cruise Booking15 mentions8 creators
Starbucks
Coffee
Other9 mentions9 creators
Bensound
music
Other9 mentions1 creator
GoPro
Camera7 mentions6 creators
Royal Caribbean
Symphony of the Seas cruise
Cruise Booking5 mentions5 creators
Royal Caribbean
The Key program
Cruise Booking5 mentions4 creators
Starbucks
coffee
Other4 mentions4 creators
RumRunner
pouches
Other4 mentions1 creator
Royal Caribbean
drink package
Cruise Booking4 mentions4 creators
The Expert Panel
20 creators reviewed this ship — ranked by effective expertise.
7 authority13 expert409 reviews
- View →🏅AuthorityBen & David from Cruise With Ben and David20 reviews335.0K subscribersExpertise 95
- View →🏅AuthorityJay from The Shiplife16 reviews342.0K subscribersExpertise 94
- View →🏅AuthorityMatt from Royal Caribbean Blog65 reviews396.0K subscribersExpertise 92
- View →🏅AuthorityDawn & Don from Don's Family Vacations40 reviews220.0K subscribersExpertise 91
- View →🏅AuthorityJordan & Jared from JJ Cruise40 reviews98.7K subscribersExpertise 90
- View →🏅AuthorityChris & Chris Wong from CHRIS WONG VLOGS29 reviews115.0K subscribersExpertise 88
Featured Video
More Videos
9:29VlogBoarding The LARGEST CRUISE SHIP IN THE WORLD! - Symphony of the Seas Inaugural Cruise
The Endless Adventure - Videos · 2.3M views · 8 years ago
Highly Positive
14:48Review7 Days In a Controversial Cabin That Faces INSIDE THE SHIP
🥈Emma Cruises · 1.7M views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
11:44TipsSmart Cruisers Stay On Board On Port Days More Than Ever. Here’s Why
🥈Tips For Travellers · 1.6M views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
2:03:26TourWonder of the Seas Full Walkthrough Ship Tour & Review 4K | Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Harr Travel · 1.3M views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
17:03TourWonder of the Seas Cruise Ship Tour 4K
Cruise Passion · 1.1M views · 3 years ago
Mixed
26:55VlogThe BIGGEST Cruise Ship in the World (Symphony of the Seas Vlog)
🥈Trev and Chels · 1.0M views · 7 years ago
Highly Positive
1:18Royal Caribbean Top 5: Facts about Symphony of the Seas
Royal Caribbean · 1.0M views · 7 years ago
11:53TipsCruise Buffet Dining: What SMART Cruisers Do (And DON'T Do!)
🥈Tips For Travellers · 1.0M views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
1:05:21TourSymphony of the Seas Full Cruise Ship Tour
🏅Royal Caribbean Blog · 1.0M views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
9:09TipsThese People Were Banned From Cruise Lines For Life - What Went Wrong?
🥈Emma Cruises · 994K views · 4 years ago
Critical
16:21TourSymphony of the seas | Full WalkThrough Tour | Largest Ship | Royal Caribbean Cruises - NEW TOUR
Cruises It · 978K views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Other Royal Caribbean Group Ships
Adventure of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group
Allure of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group
Anthem of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group
Brilliance of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group
Enchantment of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group
Explorer of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group
Freedom of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group
Grandeur of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group
Harmony of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group
Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group
Independence of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group
Jewel of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group