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The Worlds Biggest Cruise Ships: 7 Days Onboard

Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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πŸ‘οΈ 986K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 26:21

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creator documents a seven night Mediterranean cruise aboard the Symphony of the Seas, a massive Royal Caribbean vessel. The journey begins in Barcelona, where the creator explores the ship's scale, noting its high cost and extensive amenities. The video details various onboard experiences, including dining at multiple included venues like the buffet and Sorrento's Pizza, as well as specialty restaurants like Johnny Rockets. The creator highlights the ship's unique neighborhoods, such as the boardwalk and the lush Central Park area, which features real plants and birds. Entertainment is a major focus, with the creator reviewing Broadway style shows, ice skating performances, and high energy aqua theater productions. Physical activities are also covered, ranging from the Flow Rider and rock climbing to the intense Ultimate Abyss slide. Throughout the trip, the creator utilizes the Royal Caribbean app for scheduling and communication, while also noting the convenience of the onboard internet. The cruise concludes after exploring various ports and enjoying the diverse range of activities that make the ship a destination in itself.

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
Creator RecommendsFull Ship ReviewπŸ…Authority Creator
Mediterranean Β· Summer Β· 7 nightsFrom BarcelonaVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I've been cruising since I was a child but this ship blew my mind in every single way possible

I was worried that the ship would feel overwhelming and I didn't know if it would be so busy that it would be impossible to do the things that I wanted to do

embarkation was very fast it was very easy

it felt as though the ship itself was the destination

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Pre-book the soda package to save money
βœ“Book theater shows as soon as you get on board
βœ“Use the app to upload your security photo and attach your credit card before boarding

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to sail on one of the world's biggest cruise ships?
QHow does the embarkation process work for a large ship?
QWhat entertainment and activities are available on Symphony of the Seas?

Topics Covered

Entertainment Shows4Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4Β½ Happy BaconDining Buffet3Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconKids Family3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Barcelona3Β½ Happy Bacon
La Spezia4 Happy Bacon
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