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Get ready for a perception remixing, memory maxing mic drop — the new Symphony of the Seas® is all that and more. It’s your favorite onboard hits, including the ten-story test of courage, Ultimate Abyss℠ and twin FlowRider® surf simulators, plus revolutionary new firsts, like glow-in-the-dark laser tag. And deck-defying attractions aren’t the only things to look forward to when you sail onboard the newest cruise ship addition to the Oasis Class. Symphony of the Seas® is also loaded with delicious new ways to tempt your taste buds — like the gameday game changing Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade — and larger-than-life ways to stay, like the Ultimate Family Suite. Go get your thrill on.
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2018Year Refurbished
Year Entered Present Fleet
2018Country of Registry
BahamasTonnage (GRT)
220000PAX (basis 2)
10520Max Pax (inc. Uppers)
5400Passenger Decks
15Number of Crew
2165Officers' Nationality
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InternationalSuites
188Balcony
0Oceanview
176Oceanview No Balcony
0Oceanview With Balcony
0Balconies
1796Interior
599Accessible
20Total Number of Accommodations
1000Royal Loft Suite
Four Bedroom Villa Suite
Star Loft Suite
Ultimate Family Suite
Spacious AquaTheater Suite with Large Balcony - 2 Bedroom
Aqua Theater Suite with Large Balcony - 2 Bedrooms
Spacious AquaTheater Suite - 1 Bedroom
Crown Loft Suite
Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom
Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom
Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom
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Sky Junior Suite
Size approx: 1,524 sq. ft. Balcony (main level): 843 sq. ft. Enjoy a one of a kind experience and special perks in this expansive two-floor contemporary suite. Up to 6 guests. King size bed with Duxiana Mattress. Two sets of two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed.
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Central Park View Balcony Stateroom
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Spacious Interior Stateroom
Interior Stateroom with Central Park View
Interior Stateroom with Promenade View
Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony
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Cruise reviews reflect the opinions of travel editors and cruisers/ readers and may not represent those of our company.
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Overall loved the ship, had a great time. Hot Dog place has less choices and no beer, told us to go to Playmakers for beer, and when I asked for sauerkraut he forgot it, asked again and he gave me a small dollop, so I asked for more. My husband didn’t get the onions he asked for and was too annoyed to ask again.
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MARCH
Loved it
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MARCH
This trip was great, we will travel with Royal again next year!
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OCTOBER
One of the best cruises we have taken. Shore trips were excellent
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OCTOBER
I have no complaints it was an excellent voyage. I would recommend this ship to any and all. I am grateful for the opportunity to partakes if the many amenities this ship has to offer. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
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JUNE
Symphony of the Seas is a beautiful ship with activities for the whole family. We were concerned that we would feel crowded on board, but Royal Caribbean does crowd control well. We never had long delays to board or disembark. There were multiple included dining options and times so all the passengers could find places to fit their tastes. Also, the shows were performed on multiple days and times which spread out the crowds and allowed people to fit them into their own schedules. My biggest complaint was that the earlier reservations for MyTime dining in the main dining room filled so quickly that we were assigned late (8:30 pm) dining times. The staff worked with us and we were able to dine at 6:30 on 3 nights in the end. The free RC phone app is not great either. I would not rely on it for onboard communication. The VOOM internet (which you pay for separately) streamed well enough for our kids.
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MARCH
People put towels down on chairs 7:00am and save chairs for hours so there are hardly any chairs by 9:00am- should somehow limit the chairs or chair time.. Cococay brochures should be put in all rooms before the arrival day. This was people can plan their day. Maybe some coffee kiosks could be set up in certain floors. People complain ed that there weren’t enough coffee places. Otherwise, very happy with activities, service and staff. Would recommend and would go in another cruise with Royal Caribbean!
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FEBRUARY
Loved Central Park, great shows, good specialty restaurants
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JANUARY
We were very happy with our cruise. We only had one complaint, which was the Main Dining Room menu options and serving sizes. All members of the staff were extremely welcoming and helpful.
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OCTOBER
Amazing shows! The staff happy faces and a positive attitudes made my vacation very enjoyable! The food was absolutely delicious!!!
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SEPTEMBER
<div>Overall fantastic cruse. So many things to do... we enjoyed zip lining, laser tag, water slides... amazing shows friendly staff and created amazing memories with thr whole family!</div>
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JULY
Symphony of the sea is an awesome ship. The suite, staff and all of the amenities were great! 2nd time aboard the ship and met our expectations again.
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JULY
Symphony of the sea is an awesome ship. The suite, staff and all of the amenities were great! 2nd time aboard the ship and met our expectations again.
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JUNE
Overall experience very good the crew was very attentive and was quick to solve any issues that came up . Very nice ship . Food was excellent. Great shore executions. Issues with my trip did not get picked up by bus for hotel to pier transfer along with other royal Caribbean vacationers all of us had to take a taxi after waiting for two hours at the hotel royal Caribbean was contacted and was really no help. Probably the biggest issue was with the entertainment heard the shows were really good but you need to do reservations for the shows and they were all booked up even the comedy shows because we arrived so late in afternoon because of the hotel to ship transfer issue. Pro the royal Caribbean air to sea worked out great do to the extra day at see because of a tropical storm in Miami royal Caribbean rebooked my missed flight on Saturday and rebooked my flight on Sunday with out me having to do anything outstanding. Overall if it was not for lack of ability to see the entertainment on ship it would have been a home run.
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APRIL
The Symphony of the Seas is a huge ship, you'll never run out of things to do. It's super clean and the staff are all very friendly and responsive. It's pure luxury cruising with Royal Caribbean.
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MARCH
My only complaint is that not all venues were open due to the smaller crowd on board.
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FEBRUARY
There is no way anyone could ever get bored while on the Symphony of the Seas! From the entertainment to the food and activities, there is something for everyone regardless of their age.
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FEBRUARY
Loved the ship. Great Covid protocols. Felt very safe. Loved the shows. Only thing I was unhappy that the Solarium Restaurant was closed . We love having breakfast & lunch there.
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FEBRUARY
Would have liked to hear the ship's band play some real big band numbers by Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, et Al.
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JANUARY
The boat was very amazing with all the amenities but it did offer. However the vegan and plant-based healthy options were extremely limited and choice and not appetizing. Myself and my husband are both plant-based I am much more strict about eating plant-based due to health reasons and did request the menu was given at promptly however the food on it was very bland tasteless and watery for the majority of the time. Windjammer had a lot more fantastic plant-based vegan options primarily IndianThat were delicious but most likely also had a lot of oil in them which if you are looking to be plant-based for health reasons is not recommended.
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DECEMBER
Was a great Christmas/Birthday cruise!
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NOVEMBER
It's a Big ship, however, despite the size and occupancy everything was quite accessible i.e. dining,pool,shows, and activities. Shows were excellent and very unique. Staff was very attentive. Tours were very good, especially enjoyed the cultural tour in Puerto Rico and loved Coco Bay. Would cruise again!
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NOVEMBER
<div>This was our 4th Royal Caribbean cruise, and we have booked for next year on Explorer of the Seas to Rome. We haven't cruised on any other ship line because we feel Royal Caribbean is the best! Thanks for all of our wonderful times and memories.</div>
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NOVEMBER
Fantastic ship. Fantastic crew. Shows were over the top. And seeing Hall and Oats concert was exceptional. Never dreamed we would see them in person. Great job to all officers, crew and all staff for a job well done. Exciting to be on the Cococay Island, what a terrific fun place to go. Highly recommended.
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JUNE
This ship is just like Harmony of the Seas. The art work was different and I think Starbucks was in a different place but both ships are fantastic. I don't think Playmakers was on Harmony. Symphony is gorgeous just like Harmony. There were so much to do or you could just chill at the pools. We had such a great time that 7 days wasn't long enough.
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JUNE
Ship was immaculate. Don't think I saw any trash during the entire week. My time timing is still not really "my time". You have a time to dine but you still wait and the service suffers. Wonderland was a great dining experience. The Hiro show was too long and repetitive. They are all very talented, but the show does not have much variety. The ice shows were really great. The escape room was fun and long enough to be worth $20 per person. We had a gran suite which was an amazing experience from embarkation to debarkation. The suite lounge and amenities were well worth the extra money. Private event on the helipad was really cool. Having two rooms, two sinks, and enough storage for everything and more. Highly recommended.
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MAY
This vacation was the best we have ever had and it was only a 3 day cruise. The ship was truly amazing and anyone would be extremely impressed by the amenities offered on this Royal Caribbean "luxury yacht." There won't be a better option until someone builds a bigger and better boat...tremendous experience!!
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MAY
The entertainment on this ship is unparalleled. Musicians, figure skaters, divers, dancers and aerialists. "Hairspray" was truly outstanding. Main dining and specialties are always good. The new "Hooked On Seafood" restaurant exceeded all of our expectations.
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MAY
<div>This was an amazing ship with an amazing crew. We did not have time to do everything. We can't wait for our next adventure.</div>
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<div>We had an amazing time on Symphony of the Seas.</div>
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<div>All in all the cruise was relaxing, organized and enjoyable. The ship is beautiful and the shows were top notch.</div>
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APRIL
Great cruise experience for our first time. So many things to do and luxury all the way! We may be Loyal Royal Caribbean cruisers.
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APRIL
This ship is huge, and has more entertainment for all ages. There is music being played in different lounges, to listen to or dance to, through out the ship all evening long. Food is very good, many choices to eat if you don't do the dinning room. We have been on the Oasis of the Sea, which was really nice, but this one was much bigger and better, the balcony suite was a lot bigger and more comfortable. The trip was amazing.
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APRIL
I didn't use your workout room. The daily walking to and from the varied events coupled with dining was exercise enough. Your shows are spectacular. Keep it up! We could have used more quiet areas when visiting with friends. Paying for wifi and phone service should be included. In a ship that big it should be free. Finding people was not easy or convienent when trying to coordinate excursions or attending events, or for that matter even dining. There are so many things to do that it was mandatory speaking with friends and trying to join a group for them. This was not easy or convienent! I expected more communication.
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MARCH
<div>We had a wonderful time on the ship</div>
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MARCH
A truly beautiful ship that is well maintained. The staff is extremely accommodating and very professional. There is a tremendous variety of restaurants to choose from. The entertainment was fantastic. We really enjoyed our time on the ship.
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MARCH
<div>Great trip</div>
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FEBRUARY
We were very impressed with the cleanliness and upkeep on the Symphony ... crew were everywhere, constantly painting, cleaning up, serving, etc. The entertainment and all of the things to do throughtout the days at sea was wonderful, as were all of the night shows, comedy shows, etc.
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FEBRUARY
Over all great!
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JANUARY
<div>If anyone is bored, it is their own fault. Royal Carribean is so organized for check in.</div>
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JANUARY
This ship has it all!! Broadway production of Hairspray, outside water show, fabulous ice skating show & much, much more. We love the quiet, plants & specialty restaurants & bars at Central Park outside. Kids love the pools, zip line, miniature golf, basketball etc. We also like free Mexican food, bistro & pub & starbucks. Big ship but no lines. Lots of small venues with live music like jazz, Latino, nightclub, rock, quiet guitar. Parties on the promenade with live music.
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DECEMBER
The evening dinning service is excellent!
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OCTOBER
Due to the high volume of passengers on the Symphony, reservations are required in advance for EVERYTHING including dinner (this includes ‘anytime dining’), shows, comedian, zip lining, escape room, specialty restaurants etc. We were not aware of all this in advance so we missed out on quite a few shows and activities. You can make reservations once you board the ship however, the ideal timeframe are likely no longer available.
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JUNE
Amazing ship and staff!
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