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SYMPHONY OF THE SEAS | LIKES , DISLIKES & SURPRISES

Sharon at Sea Travel
Sharon at Sea Travel
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πŸ‘οΈ 56K viewsπŸ“… 7 years ago⏱️ 29:59

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Editorial Summary

The creators share their first experience sailing on a Royal Caribbean ship, specifically the Symphony of the Seas. They categorize their feedback into dislikes, likes, and surprises to assist potential cruisers in their decision making. Dislikes include the security concerns regarding cabin numbers printed on SeaPass cards, the inability to punch holes in RFID cards for lanyards, and strict pool deck rules regarding GoPros and drinks in the water. They also noted a limited selection in the souvenir shop and the inconvenient location of the pizza venue. Conversely, they highly praised the food quality, specifically mentioning Chops Grille and the Solarium Bistro, as well as the high caliber of entertainment in the Aqua Theatre. They noted that despite the ship's massive size, the organization prevented it from feeling overly crowded. Surprises included the use of microwaves for breakfast items at the Park Cafe, the professional but sometimes unengaged demeanor of certain crew members, and the requirement to check out beach towels using a SeaPass card. Ultimately, the creators concluded that their positive experiences outweighed the negatives, leading them to book a future cruise with the line.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

This review is in line with the all-time creator consensus.

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

the food was amazing every time we turned around everything we ate on the ship was good

the ship really never felt crowded for how large it was

we have big plans of booking many more Royal Caribbean cruises in our future

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Check out the Solarium Bistro for breakfast to avoid crowds at the Windjammer
βœ“Book your next cruise onboard with the $200 deposit offer to secure a future sailing
βœ“Arrive early on sea days to get a good seat on the pool deck

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Feeling like being in a mall rather than at sea β€” Explore outer decks for ocean views, but note limited walking areas

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat did we like, dislike, and find surprising about Symphony of the Seas?
QIs Symphony of the Seas a good choice for a cruise?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck1Β½ Sad BaconService Crew1 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3 Happy BaconDining Buffet3Β½ Happy BaconCabin Interior1 Sad BaconWater Park2 Sad Bacon
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