Royal Caribbean Review Blog - Last Day Of The Cruise
You've made it to the final day of our Royal Caribbean Cruise review!
In This Post:Brunch In the Main Dining RoomAfter sleeping in, we decided to take advantage of our last chance to eat brunch in the main dining room on Symphony of the Seas. Royal Caribbean Brunch MenuThe main dining room Brunch Menu had a nice variety of breakfast-y choices and lunch-y choices, besides desserts - this is a cruise after all! Here's what we went for: Baked Potato SoupRich and creamy, served with cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream and fresh chives. Fried Chicken & WafflesTender chicken fried golden brown, warm homemade waffles and a side of Tabasco®. infused honey. Gotta love hot honey! :D Eggs Your WayTwo (or one if you only want one!) farm fresh eggs served any style with (very!) crispy bacon, sausage links (skipped), hash browns and white or wheat toast. NY Bagel and LoxA plate of smoked Atlantic salmon, sliced cucumber, pickled onions, arugula and cream cheese served with your choice of plain or everything bagel.
This one was a miss for me. I was excited for it, but in the end I didn't get the everything bagel I hoped for and the bagel itself was cold and tough. I felt really bad that I did not finish this. You can't win them all!
Key Lime PieTangy key lime custard in a brown butter graham cracker crust. Not even a huge key lime pie fan in general, but this made up for the bagel miss. :) Royal Chocolate cakeLayers of dark chocolate cake and decadent chocolate. After Brunch we strolled around the ship some more to see what details we could learn for you to help you on your next Royal Caribbean cruise! Macallan TastingOn the Royal Caribbean app there was a Macallan Tasting at 1pm in Vintages. This is a paid activity and you can see the set up at this special table.
While the app indicates that there is a fee for the activity, it does not indicate how much the tasting costs.
Hot Sauce at El Loco FreshWe carried on to El Loco Fresh to capture a shot of some of the hot sauces they have as mentioned here. Then we proceeded to the pool deck for some final runs down the water slides and on the flow rider. Cruise Ship Laundry
The last bit of laundry needed done before we disembark the cruise ship, and in order to help things dry more quickly we implemented a few tips:
We propped the shower door open with the trash can and left the bathroom door open. This allowed more airflow to the clothes as they dried on the line. Next thing we knew it was time for our final dinner of this Southern Caribbean Cruise Review! Royal Caribbean Bon Voyage MenuHere's what we ordered! Seafood CakePanko breaded and deep-fried until golden brown, served with mango-carrot slaw and a spicy garlic. Mediterranean Tapas MedleyA spread of hummus, chilled tzatziki, classic Greek salad and soft pita bread. Vegetable Greek MoussakaLayers of grilled eggplant, Roma tomatoes and tender potatoes and onions, topped with panko breadcrumbs and served with oregano-tomato salsa. Grilled Steak with ChimichurriMarinated strip steak prepared to order with chimichurri, garlic potato wedges and tender roasted vegetables. Black Forest TartVanilla tart shell wth rich dark chocolate ganache and cherry filling, topped with raspberry whipped cream, lemon zest and a maraschino cherry. Crema CatalanaSmooth and rich Spanish-style custard finished with a crackly caramelized sugar topping. Huge shoutout to our incredible dining team - Wiryawan and Bayu - who took care of our group all 8 nights of this Southern Caribbean Cruise! On Air KaraokeKaraoke was buzzing on the last day of the cruise in On Air in the Royal Promenade. I've never done karaoke on a cruise ship myself, but it's great fun to watch others have a blast with it. The Night Before DisembarkationThe sad moment has arrived when we start to see all the suitcases lining up in the hallways. If you would like luggage assistance you need to pack your bags the night before and place them in the hallway. You can then pick them up after you disembark. In our case, we prefer to keep our luggage with us so we don't have to rush off the ship in the morning. We only have carry-on bags anyways, so it's not too burdensome. After packing up our bags we ran up to Sorrento's Pizza one last time. Royal Caribbean Sorrento's Pizza MenuRoyal Caribbean Disembarkation Tips:
The cruise line provides some helpful tips for an easy departure and explains what to do the night before and the morning of departure. These are very helpful tips for first time cruisers and veterans alike.
Needless-to-say, I appreciate the bottom right corner outlining the locations and hours food will be available on disembarkation day. :p Royal Caribbean Disembarkation Times
You may be wondering, "When can I get off the ship? How early can I disembark?"
On this particular cruise the scheduled departure times were between 7:15am and 9:45am. They often call all luggage tag numbers before the listed time of 9:45. If you are "Self-assist" meaning you have your own luggage, you can depart at any time. You do not have to depart at 7:15am. As we usually don't have a flight scheduled until later in the day we take our time, try to enjoy some breakfast, and make our way off the ship toward the end. :) Windjammer on Disembarkation DayIf you can't make it to the main dining room on the day of departure, you can always head to the Windjammer, Park Cafe, or Solarium Bistro for "regular" guests (meaning non-suites).
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Cocktail Prices |
Beer prices |
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An additional service charge will be added to these prices unless you have a Royal Caribbean Beverage Package.
You can also order items not on the menu, of course. Like the Labadoozie - basically a frozen rum punch or even a whisky to sip on the beach.
Beach Time on LAbadee
Even on an overcast day, the views are beautiful with calm waters nestled between lush mountains, it's exactly what you're hoping for on a Caribbean Cruise.
If you have cash to splash you can rent one of these private cabanas for the day or do an excursion like kayaking in these tropical waters.
Free Food On Labadee
When you're hungry on Labadee you can enjoy a beach picnic including things like hot dogs, hamburgers, grilled chicken, rice, corn on the cob, fruit, salads, cookies, cakes and the like. The food is included in your cruise fare.
A Taste of UK Royal Caribbean Menu
Goat Cheese Tart
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Mozzarella cheese coated with crispy garlic-seasoned panko breading and fried until golden brown, paired with a zesty marinara dipping sauce.
Due to a supply chain issue, the culinary crew had to make a cheese swap out. So it was surprising when you're expecting mozzarella, but hey - when you're talking about breaded and deep fried cheese it's hard to go wrong. :)
Traditional English Fish and CHips
Chicken Tikka Masala
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Hairspray Broadway Production
After dinner we squeezed in a production show. On Symphony of the Seas you can watch the Broadway production Hairspray. It's one of the longer shows you will see on a cruise.
Labadee, Haiti Royal Caribbean Review
I love Royal Caribbean's offerings of Labadee and Perfect Day at CocoCay.
Some argue that these cruise line owned resorts or islands are not an authentic experience of the island, and sure I get that. But I view them as a high value "freebie" day where I don't have to plan or spend any extra cash if I don't want to or don't have it.
Labadee offers a low pressure day where everything is taken care of for you and close by. You have beach chairs and umbrellas included for free at the various beach locations. You have food included without having to go back to the ship or spend extra cash. You have tram service if you're unable or don't want to walk as much. And the scenery is absolutely beautiful.
While I do love exploring cruise ports and trying local food and having that "more authentic" experience, I am always happy to see either Labadee or Perfect Day on a Caribbean Itinerary.
More from this Royal Caribbean Cruise Review:
- Lobster Night On a Cruise
- Aruba: DIY Walking Tour Aruba Cruise Port
- Aruba: A Taste of the Caribbean Dinner
- Embarkation Day: Symphony of the Seas Embarkation Day
- Sea Day: Exploring the Ship on a Sea Day
- Sea Day: A Taste of Italy Dinner
- Curacao: Missing Curação Cruise Port
- Breakfast at Johnny Rockets - Free on Oasis Class Ships
- Symphony of the Seas: Water Slides & Flow Rider
- El Loco Fresh Review - Mexican Inspired Food
- The Royal Night - Royal Caribbean Dinner Menu
I'm looking at you, pork chop. -.-
I opted to sleep it off and we decided not to get off on Curacao during this cruise. Fortunately, we had been here before in the past, but it was still really disappointing, needless-to-say.
Eventually we made it up to the Windjammer buffet for lunch and I snapped this pic of Willemstad through the glass.
Shockingly, the only food item we took a picture of was this tasty little mini pastry filled with chocolate!
We then took the opportunity to enjoy some of the features of the ship we hadn't yet. We rode the carousel together in the Boardwalk Neighborhood.
And I screamed more than I needed to going down the Ultimate Abyss slide.
I came out the other end laughing and I would do it again, for sure. Do it people!
Never in my life have I tried rock climbing and I'm not sure how I would do, but I really wanted to try climbing this rock wall on a cruise ship!
That's still on my to-do list. I wasn't quite up for it yet. :)
But I was up for exploring the staircase art before dinner!
A Taste of Mexico Menu | Royal Caribbean
Tbh, I spend way too much time every day on the app checking the menus and plotting out my orders. lol
Here's what we got!
Roasted Poblano Pepper Soup
"Rich and silky, topped with roasted corn, red peppers, fresh cilantro, and sautéed chorizo."
Tortilla Soup
"Tomato broth with hearty black beans and sweet corn, topped with cilantro, crunchy corn tortillas, and fresh lime"
Grilled Sweet Corn Cakes
"Served golden brown with grilled vegetables, tomato-avocado salsa, and fresh cilantro."
Carne Asada
"Marinated grilled flank steak served with rice, pinto beans, sautéed vegetables and a bright salsa verde"
Chili-Lime Crusted Salmon
"Baked and served over a sweet potato, mushroom, and kale hash topped with tangy mango and bell pepper salsa"
Caramel Flan
"rich, sweet dulce de leche custard soaked in caramel with fresh strawberries"
Sorrentos Pizza Menu
So we headed over to Sorrento's Pizza in the Royal Promenade.
The menu can vary from day to day and I do believe you can always request a gluten free pizza at Sorrento's on Royal Caribbean. 8)
Primavera Pizza froM Sorrento's
"Extra virgin olive oil, garlic, mozzarella, spinach, tomatoes, grilled banana peppers, roasted red peppers, and feta cheese"
Not bad, Royal Caribbean, not bad.
With that it was time for a little in-room laundry session and to bed to rest up for a fun filled sea day onboard Symphony of the Seas!
More From This Southern Caribbean Cruise:
What is raw on 5?
Raw on 5 is an upscale, seafood-focused specialty dining restaurant on Celebrity Cruises.
The name "Raw on 5" comes from its location on Deck 5 of the ship, and the "raw" part refers to its sushi bar and raw seafood offerings like oysters, sashimi, and specialty rolls, if those are your jam. The concept is pretty chic, offering a variety of high-quality dishes, like nigiri, sushi rolls, and ceviches, all prepared fresh. |
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If you're a seafood lover looking to indulge in some elegant and creative dining at sea, Raw on 5 is for you!
But what if you're not into slimy oysters, raw fish on rice, or seafood in general? Don't worry! You can find hot plates sans seafood like Tonkotsu Ramen, Pork Belly Skewers, and Chicken Ginger Gyoza at Raw on 5.
If you're vegetarian, Edamame and Miso Soup await you! :)
Which Ships have Raw on 5?
Does Celebrity Xcel have Raw on 5? Great question! Celebrity Xcel will soon join the fleet of Edge Class Ships and while we can assume it will, hang tight for official word. ;)
How much does Raw on 5 cost?
Raw on 5 is a la carte style. This means you order off the menu like any restaurant you are used to on land and pay the price per item.
This can make specialty dining more approachable as you may only want one specific item for $15 and wouldn't find a cover charge of $50 to be worth it.
Let's take a look at the prices on these sample menus!
Pictures of Raw on 5 Menu with prices!
Rolls & Nigiri - Celebrity Raw on 5 Menu
Okay so most of us are probably excited about sushi when we think of dining at Raw on 5.
How much is the sushi? With $10 to $16 you can enjoy the classic California Roll elevated with Snow Crab (que fancy!) instead of imitation crab, the Beyond Roll featuring Spicy Tuna and Shrimp Tempura, or even some Nigiri!
Wait. What is Nigiri?
Nigiri is a cute little mound of rice with a slice of raw fish atop. See your sushi emoji's for a visual. ;) I'm looking at these sushi menu options and there literally is not a single item I would not love to try! How fun would it be to waltz in and say "I'll take one of each!" Gifts for your sushi loving friends: |
Raw & Barely Dressed - CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU
What is Sashimi?
Sashimi is like Nigiri without rice. So basically a slice of high quality raw fish. What is Hamachi Tiradito? This is an interesting Peruvian dish which highlights Japanese influence in Peru. Hamachi is yellowtail tuna. Tiradito is made with sliced raw fish (in this case yellowtail tuna), sashimi style, and dressed in a spicy citrus outfit.
Is Tiradito the same as Ceviche?
Not quite. Ceviche is made of cubed raw fish or other seafood which is marinated in citrus that essentially cures it. On the other hand tiradito is made of slices of raw fish and is dressed in citrus just before serving so it remains totally raw, uncured, bright and fresh. I'd say Tiradito and Ceviche are cousins. |
What is Furikake? The Crispy Shrimp are seasoned with Furikake, a Japanese seasoning that is crunchy, salty, and a bit nutty/earthy. It usually includes dried fish, seaweed, salt and sugar. Furikake apparently means sprinkle in Japanese, as in "to sprinkle", but the seasoning is on the chunky side and really looks like savory sprinkles!
Hot Plates + Land "Meats" Sea - CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU
If you like seafood but just don't really want to do the raw thing, check out the hot plates menu.
What is Kushikatsu? It's deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables - yum!
Pork Belly Skewers - *insert heart eyes emoji* Tonkotsu Ramen - happy tears! What is Tonkotsu? Tonkotsu is a super delicious, rich broth made from pork bones. After simmering for a long time the broth becomes creamy and it's the ultimate umami comfort food. Love it so much! It originated in Fukuoka, Japan and sometime I'll share some pics of a quick trip we took to Fukuoka! |
If all these options intimidate you, just order the Chicken Teriyaki or Ribeye Medallions - you won't miss!
Seafood Plateaux - CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU
If you want a big ol' seafood platter you can drop up to a buck twenty ($120) for the Imperial Tower.
Whats in the Imperial Tower?
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Cocktails & Champagne - CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU
The cocktails at Raw on 5 are all crafted on a base of Pure Snow Sake.
What is Sake? Sake is Japanese rice wine. I've only ever had sake on its own (always served in an adorable tiny cup) so I am really intrigued by these cocktails. Here's the order I would try them in:
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Wine List - CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU
Wines by the glass range from $10 all the way up to $35 for Caymus out of Napa Valley, California.
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Sakes - CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU
On Celebrity Cruises you can try 2 Sakes by the glass at Raw on 5.
You also have:
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Raw on 5 Dessert Menu
Coffee and Dessert Wines - CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU
A bit suprised there are no matcha teas or matcha lattes on the dessert beverage list at Raw on 5.
You basically have the standard espresso and latte options along with some late harvest wines including a Canadian ice wine. |
Are cocktails at raw on 5 included in the beverage package?
This is a good question and the answer is yes! But also no. Err.. Sort of.. Probably, maybe, it depends. :p
Really it depends which drink package you have. If you have the Classic Drink Package, everything is included up to $10 per drink. If you have the Premium Drink Package, everything is included up to $17 per drink. Cocktails at Raw on 5 run $12-15. So they are included if you have the premium drink package, but if you have the classic drink package you will need to pay the difference between $10 and the cocktail price. So each drink will cost you an additional $2-5. With the Classic package you could enjoy glasses of Snow Maiden Sake ($10), Le Bel Oliver Rosé ($10) or Corte Giara Pinot Grigio ($10) for 'free'. Also feel free to order your favorite classics off menu. |
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Desserts - CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU
Things you're probably wondering about on the Dessert Menu at Raw on 5:
What is Yuzu? Yuzu is not the same as a lemon, but it very much looks like a lemon and is a highly fragrant citrus fruit! What is Nori? Nori is dried, edible seaweed. You may be familiar with its use in sushi rolls. Nori is loaded with vitamins and minerals! What is Lychee? Ooo Lychee is such a yummy fruit! They look so exotic on the outside with their bumpy red skin, and inside they are sweet and juicy. They always remind me of a cross between a skinless grape and a pear. What is red bean paste? A lot of asian cultures use red bean paste in their desserts, especially Japan. Made by boiling red beans and mashing them until smooth, the paste can then be sweetened or left as is. |
Celebrity's Raw on 5 Review
I'm looking forward to trying Raw on 5 on my next Celebrity Cruise.
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