Curator’s statement
This trip was so memorable because I enjoyed Symphony of the Seas with my 2 adult daughters. There was always something new to see, do, or experience, from the beautiful Central Park neighborhood to the pools, entertainment, dining, and activities. I loved having the perfect mix of fun and relaxation, while spending quality time with family. It was a vacation filled with great memories that I would happily do all over again!
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So much to do, so little time
One of my favorite areas on Symphony of the Seas was Central Park. I loved having a quieter, more peaceful area to escape the busy parts of the ship, and it was beautiful both during the day with chirping birds and in the evening the sounds of nightime chriping insects. I also really liked our Interior Central Park stateroom on Deck 9. For the three of us, it worked very well, and I thought the location was convenient without being too far from the elevators.
A few personal favorites that I highly recommend: If you eat at Jamie’s Italian, do not skip the lemon cheesecake—it was absolutely to die for! We also thoroughly enjoyed the karaoke and trivia. These were some of the activities we found ourselves looking forward to and were a great way to have fun together without having to plan every minute of the day. Definitely check the daily schedule because there are so many activities happening throughout the ship.
So much to enjoy, explore, and experience.
My biggest recommendation is to give yourself time to explore the ship. Symphony is huge, and there is so much to see and do that it can be easy to miss things. Don’t feel like you have to experience everything on the first day. Walk around, check out the different neighborhoods, find your favorite spots, and then make a plan for the rest of your cruise.
Finally, wear comfortable shoes and expect to do a lot of walking! My advice is to enjoy the ship at your own pace. With all the dining, entertainment, pools, trivia, karaoke, and activities, there really is something for everyone. For us, it was the little things—laughing over trivia, singing karaoke, enjoying that amazing cheesecake, and simply spending time together—that made this cruise so memorable.
Need to know
Download the Royal Caribbean app before you sail.
Reserve the entertainment you really want to see.
Check the daily activities for trivia and karaoke.
Explore on the first day.
Try different dining options.
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