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ST. THOMAS Food Tour & Chops Grille [Symphony of the Seas Vlog 4]

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Ordinary Adventures
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πŸ‘οΈ 248K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 47:57

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a day of exploration in St. Thomas and a premium dining experience on the Symphony of the Seas. The day begins with a series of unexpected challenges, including the loss of a new bucket hat to high winds and difficulties accessing an ATM at the cruise port. Despite these setbacks, the pair embarks on a food tour of the island, sampling tropical lemonade, beef pate at Bumpus, and various dishes at Gladys Cafe, including conch fritters and chicken curry. They also take a skyride to Paradise Point to enjoy scenic views and famous local cocktails like the Bushwacker and Painkiller. The vlog concludes with a visit to Chops Grille, a specialty steakhouse on the ship. The creators review several courses, including lobster bisque, mushroom soup, pork belly, and various cuts of steak such as ribeye and filet mignon. While some dishes like the lobster bisque receive poor ratings, the steak and side dishes are highly praised, leading to a successful conclusion to their culinary adventure.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Symphony of the Seas
Solid Strip
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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Creator's Key Takeaways

so we got to have our mass on in the cruise port and cruise sports are not that exciting if you're gonna go on a cruise get past the port because there's really not a lot there

this is getting a five out of five kit dress i want i really want to try the shark one but we're gonna be eating a lot of stuff today so i'll just stick with the beef

the views honestly are worth it i can't wait until we get up there so you can see what i mean when you go up there

so that does it for day four of our cruising adventure if you want to see the other videos in the series we'll put the playlist right over there

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Get past the cruise port because there's not a lot there except shopping
βœ“Always expect the unexpected and roll with it when plans change
βœ“Bring cash when exploring ports in case ATMs are broken
βœ“Consider a dining package to access premium restaurants for free
βœ“Be ready to pivot and change your mind when you see something interesting while traveling

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing how to pronounce 'Caribbean' β€” Ask viewers in comments to share their pronunciation with emojis
Worried about dress code at premium dining restaurants β€” Restaurants are accommodating; suggested dress code is not strictly enforced

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do on a cruise day in St. Thomas?
QWhere should you eat local food in St. Thomas?
QWhat is the experience like at Paradise Point?
QIs Chops Grille on Symphony of the Seas worth it?
QHow do you handle unexpected situations while traveling?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty4 Happy BaconPort Destination3Β½ Happy BaconService Crew3Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

St. Thomas3Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Paradise Point Skyride ($25 per person round trip)
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