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Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas Full Ship Tour

Cruise With Ben and David
Cruise With Ben and David
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👁️ 359K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 32:28

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Editorial Summary

This video provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, highlighting various amenities, dining options, and entertainment venues. The creators begin at the adults-only Solarium, noting its large hot tubs and views, before moving through the ship's diverse dining landscape. They cover complimentary options like El Loco Fresh and Park Cafe, as well as specialty restaurants such as Wonderland and Chops Grill. The tour emphasizes the ship's unique outdoor spaces, including Central Park, which features real plants and trees, and the Boardwalk, which hosts a carousel and dog house. High-energy activities are showcased, such as the Perfect Storm water slides, the FlowRider surfing simulator, the Abyss dry slide, and the zipline. The creators also explore the Royal Promenade, the ship's central hub, which contains the Bionic Bar and various shops. The tour concludes with a look at entertainment venues like the Aqua Theater and Studio B ice skating rink, alongside wellness facilities including the spa and gym. Throughout the tour, the creators offer practical advice on booking shows, using the Royal Caribbean app, and finding quieter areas of the vessel.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Symphony of the Seas
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Symphony of the Seas
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we're going to take you on a full walkthrough tour and give you some tips along the way plus maybe a few dad joks in there as well

it's absolutely gorgeous in here can you just imagine laying in that hot tub enjoying the sunshine with no kids screaming it sounds utter Bliss for me

we definitely recommend doing this at least once because it is such a fun experience especially if you have children

it's one of the most popular restaurants on rawal Caribbean so make sure you book it as soon as you're unbox Bo

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book shows as soon as you get on board to avoid disappointment
Use the Royal Caribbean app for planning and bookings
Visit the Park Cafe on boarding day for a quieter experience
Try the complimentary breakfast at Johnny Rockets

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting dizzy on water slidesBe careful because they do make you incredibly dizzy
Noise in balcony cabins overlooking Central ParkThese cabins can get quite noisy, so consider alternatives

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the key features and amenities of Symphony of the Seas?
QWhat are the best places to eat and relax on the ship?
QHow can I make the most of my cruise experience?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4½ Happy BaconLoyalty Program3 Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconWater Park4 Happy BaconKids Family3½ Happy BaconSpa Fitness3½ Happy Bacon
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