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Surviving 7 Days On Symphony of The Seas | Getting COVID While Onboard

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Travel Spree
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πŸ‘οΈ 207K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 1:40:07

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a seven-night cruise aboard Symphony of the Seas, beginning with an exploration of the ship's amenities and a cabin tour. Much of the footage focuses on a large-scale attempt to hide one thousand rubber ducks throughout the vessel as a community game, noting both the success of finding homes for them and the frustration of having some removed by cleaning staff. The trip continues with various challenges suggested by social media followers, including drinking mimosas, completing a selfie scavenger hunt, and participating in a food challenge involving a campfire cookie. The creators also detail excursions to St. Martin and St. Thomas, featuring UTV tours and beach visits. The voyage concludes unexpectedly when one creator tests positive for COVID-19. The video details the quarantine process, including being moved to a dedicated section of the ship, receiving complimentary room service, and following specific biohazard disposal protocols. The creators conclude by sharing their experience of being escorted off the ship and their observations regarding passenger behavior during the outbreak.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

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

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise VlogπŸ₯ˆExpert CreatorSponsored
❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 7 nightsFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

we are boarding this for a seven night i want to say southern caribbean because we're going to st thomas st martin

it's also my birthday cruise

i got a thousand ducks to take on the cruise ship with us to hide

laura tested positive for covid on the last day

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“hide ducks during normal hours to avoid crew discarding them
βœ“book a hotel if you test positive before driving home
βœ“use the code travel spree for discount on Paradise Adventure Co sunglasses

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting COVID while on board β€” Follow ship protocols, wear masks, and be prepared for quarantine if positive
Hiding many ducks without being confiscated β€” Hide ducks during normal hours and avoid restricted areas like shops

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to board Symphony of the Seas?
QHow do you hide a thousand rubber ducks on a cruise ship?
QWhat happens if you get COVID on a cruise ship?

Topics Covered

Service Crew3Β½ Happy BaconSafety Medical3Β½ Sad BaconDisembarkation1Β½ Sad BaconShip ConditionΒ½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony1Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities2Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck2 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Miami2Β½ Happy Bacon
St. Thomas3 Happy Bacon
Top: Paradise Adventure Safari Jeep Tours
St. Martin3Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Splash in the Sun ATV/UTV Tour
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