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Royal Caribbean Review Blog - Last Day Of the Cruise

3/10/2025

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Royal Caribbean Review Blog - Last Day Of The Cruise

You've made it to the final day of our Royal Caribbean Cruise review! 
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In This Post:

  • Royal Caribbean Brunch Menu - Main Dining Room
  • Macallan Tasting
  • In-Room Laundry
  • Royal Caribbean Bon Voyage Menu - Main Dining Room
  • On Air Karaoke
  • Sorrentos Pizza
  • Disembarkation Tips
  • Disembarkation Times
  • Royal Caribbean Room Service Menus
  • Laundry Prices
  • Book A Cruise

 

Brunch In the Main Dining Room


​After sleeping in, we decided to take advantage of our last chance to eat brunch in the main dining room on Symphony of the Seas. 
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Royal Caribbean Brunch Menu


The 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!
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Royal Caribbean Brunch Menu | Symphony of the Seas Review

Here's what we went for: 
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Baked Potato Soup


Rich and creamy, served with cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream and fresh chives.
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Baked Potato Soup | Royal Caribbean Cruise Food Pics

Fried Chicken & Waffles


Tender chicken fried golden brown, warm homemade waffles and a side of Tabasco®. infused honey.

Gotta love hot honey! :D 

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Fried Chicken & Waffles | Royal Caribbean Cruise Food Pics

Eggs Your Way


​Two (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.


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Eggs Your Way | Royal Caribbean Cruise Food Pics

NY Bagel and Lox


​A plate of smoked Atlantic salmon, sliced cucumber, pickled onions, arugula and cream cheese served with your choice of plain or everything bagel.


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NY Bagel & Lox | Royal Caribbean Cruise Food Pics
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!
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Key Lime Pie


​Tangy 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. :)
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Royal Chocolate cake


​Layers of dark chocolate cake and decadent chocolate.

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Royal Chocolate Cake | Royal Caribbean Cruise Food Pics

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! 
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Macallan Tasting 


On 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. 
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While the app indicates that there is a fee for the activity, it does not indicate how much the tasting costs. 
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See Also: Free Liquor Tasting & History of Whisky Event on a Cruise
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Hot Sauce at El Loco Fresh


We carried on to El Loco Fresh to capture a shot of some of the hot sauces they have as mentioned here. 
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Hot Sauce at El Loco Fresh | Symphony of the Seas Review

Then we proceeded to the pool deck for some final runs down the water slides and on the flow rider. 
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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: 
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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. 
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See Also: How To Do Laundry On A Cruise
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​Next thing we knew it was time for our final dinner of this Southern Caribbean Cruise Review!

 
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Royal Caribbean Bon Voyage Menu

The Bon Voyage menu is served on the final night of your Royal Caribbean Cruise. 

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Royal Caribbean Bon Voyage Menu | Symphony of the Seas Review

Here's what we ordered!
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Seafood Cake


Panko breaded and deep-fried until golden brown, served with mango-carrot slaw and a spicy garlic.

Mediterranean Tapas Medley


A spread of hummus, chilled tzatziki, classic Greek salad and soft pita bread.
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Mediterranean Tapas Medley | Royal Caribbean Cruise Food Pics

Vegetable Greek Moussaka


Layers of grilled eggplant, Roma tomatoes and tender potatoes and onions, topped with panko breadcrumbs and served with oregano-tomato salsa.


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Vegetable Moussaka | Royal Caribbean Cruise Food Pics

Grilled Steak with Chimichurri


​Marinated strip steak prepared to order with chimichurri, garlic potato wedges and tender roasted vegetables.


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Grilled Steak with Chimichurri | Royal Caribbean Cruise Food Pics

Black Forest Tart


​Vanilla tart shell wth rich dark chocolate ganache and cherry filling, topped with raspberry whipped cream, lemon zest and a maraschino cherry.

Crema Catalana


​Smooth and rich Spanish-style custard finished with a crackly caramelized sugar topping.
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Huge shoutout to our incredible dining team - Wiryawan and Bayu - who took care of our group all 8 nights of this Southern Caribbean Cruise!
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Best Dining Staff | Symphony of the Seas Review
 
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On Air Karaoke


Karaoke 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. 

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The Night Before Disembarkation


The 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. 

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Night Before Disembarkation on Symphony of the Seas

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. 
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Royal Caribbean Sorrento's Pizza Menu


Nothing fuels you quite like Sorrento's :p 

 
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Royal 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. 
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Royal Caribbean Disembarkation Tips

Needless-to-say, I appreciate the bottom right corner outlining the locations and hours food will be available on disembarkation day. :p

 
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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. 
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Royal Caribbean Disembarkation Times

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. :)
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Windjammer on Disembarkation Day


If 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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View of a Princess Ship in Florida Cruise Port from Windjammer Buffet on Royal Caribbean


​A few more helpful details


As we did a final pass through the room we thought we would share a few documents in the cabin that could be helpful to you.

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Royal Caribbean Show Summary


On embarkation day we received a printout which described the main scheduled entertainment shows onboard during our cruise. On the reverse side it outlined the days and time each would be showing. 
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Royal Caribbean Entertainment Symphony of the Seas

I found this very helpful as you can decide if it's something you are interested in or not and plot out when you want to reserve tickets.

Remember, all the shows are free, but you do need to reserve a space in advance to ensure you'll have a seat! 

You can see all this information on the Royal Caribbean App too, which is great, but something about having it consolidated to one piece of paper and seeing it all at one time was very appealing to me. :) 

 
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Royal Caribbean Laundry PRices

Here's the price list for Laundry Service on our Royal Caribbean Cruise. If you cant DIY your laundry, then here are your options. Please check your Crown and Anchor Loyalty Status perks for any applicable discounts on laundry. :) 
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Royal Caribbean Laundry Prices

Prices range from $1.99 to $14.99 per item, but you can usually also send an entire bag for around $35 before discounts so check for that option in a pinch if you have a lot to send in as it may be a savings. 

 
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Royal Caribbean Room Service Menus

Room service on Royal Caribbean is not free. There is a flat fee of $7.95 + 18% gratuity for each delivery. So if you order 1 item from this menu or 10, the charge is the same. 

If you order Lunch and Dinner, you'll pay the charge twice. If you order once a day every day for a 7 night cruise you'll pay it seven times. 
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Lunch, Dinner, Snacks Room Service Menu

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Royal Caribbean Room Service Menu

Breakfast Room service Menu

Continental Breakfast Room Service Delivery on Royal Caribbean is FREE! 

If you want hot cooked eggs under the American Breakfast Category then the $7.95 + gratuity service fee mentioned above still applies. 
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Royal Caribbean Breakfast Menu

Continental Breakfast Door Hang Tags


There is a strange amount of enjoyment that comes from filling out your order on these breakfast menus and hanging them on your stateroom door at night. 

Feel free to write a little note of appreciation on here too. :) 
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You can select your preferred delivery time but please know it's hard from them to deliver exactly within that window some days so it could come earlier or later. 

I'll really miss having coffee, juice, fruit, and pastries delivered to my door in the morning. 

​Until next time, Royal Caribbean! 
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I hope you have enjoyed this Symphony of the Seas Review!
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Up next: Gallery One Double Tree By Hilton Fort Lauderdale Hotel RevieW W/ Photos

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Double Tree Hilton Fort Lauderdale Room Tour and Review

More Royal Caribbean Blogs:

  • Lobster Night On a Cruise
  • One Day in Aruba Cruise Port: 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
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  • Aldi Reviews​​
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Labadee Haiti Royal Caribbean Review

3/10/2025

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Welcome to Labadee! This is Royal Caribbean's 260-acre private resort on Haiti.
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Labadee - Royal Caribbean's Private Resort on Haiti

When you get off the ship in Labadee you have a great photo opportunity, if you're patient, with the Labadee sign and the ship in the background. 
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In This Post:

  • One Day in Labadee Cruise Port
  • Exploring Labadee
  • Walking Trails on Labadee
  • Souvenirs on Labadee
  • Labadee Beach Bar Menu
  • A Taste of UK Royal Caribbean Dinner Menu
  • Hairspray Broadway Production
  • Labadee, Haiti Royal Caribbean Cruise Port Review
This lovely tropically colored building is a shop "Boutik Logo Store" as well as excursion counter on either side. 

While there are paid activities at Labadee including Kayak Adventure, Sip and Paint, Walking Tour, Aqua Park, Coaser, Flight Zip Line, there is also plenty to do for free, just follow the signs!
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Plenty to do on Labadee - paid and free - just follow the signs!

If you don't feel like walking around the island, you can catch a free tram and hop off at your beach or food establishment of choice. 

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Barefoot Beach Tram Service

There is a special Barefoot Beach Tram Service exclusively for Star, Sky, Pinnacle, and Concierge Suites guests. Guests who have reserved a Barefoot Beach Club Cabana can utilize this particular tram service. 

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Labadee Chair Photo Opportunity

If you decide to wander by foot you will find classic vacation photo ops for your friends and family like this giant Labadee chair. :) 
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Trails on Labadee, Haiti


There are some nice paths to walk around the lush greenery of the island that lead to some 'secret' look out points where you can take in some nice views and get some nice pictures of your crew.


You can get a view of the Aqua Park (paid activity) from this lookout as well. 
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Souvenir Shopping on Labadee


For the uninitiated, on Labadee you have the opportunity to venture into this Market section with local vendors. Many cruisers find the selling culture to be a bit aggressive and you should be prepared to haggle if you want to shop in this area. 
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Shopping from local Vendors on Labadee

Some love this type of shopping and interaction, but if it's not for you there are other options. 
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Cost of Souvenirs on Labadee

If you're curious about the prices for souvenirs on Labadee, here are a few from one of the main shopping options. 

The environment in here is calmer and you are able to pay with Visa, so if you don't bring extra cash but want a souvenir this is a good option. They have all the usual things, some manufactured mugs and some more unique options. They have Rhum Punch (Rum Punch) and T shirts which started at $9.95.
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Larimar Necklaces were listed at $35 and carved Limestone animals were plentiful. The elephant was $15. 
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Labadee Beach Bar Menu

Here is a menu with prices from Labadee Beach Bar. 

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Labadee Beach Bar Menu with Prices

Cocktail Prices

Beer prices


  • Mai Tai - $14 
  • Bombay Smash - $14
  • Hurricane - $14
  • Bahama Mama - $14
  • Island Sunset - $14
  • Castaway - $14
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  • Corona Extra - $7.99
  • Heineken - $7.99
  • Bud Light - $7.49
  • Budweiser - $7.49
  • Miller Light - $7.49
  • Coors Light - $7.49
  • Red Stripe - $8.25
  • Prestige - $7.49
  • Truly Hard Seltzer - $7.49
  • White Claw Hard Seltzer - $7.49

​An additional service charge will be added to these prices unless you have a Royal Caribbean Beverage Package.
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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. 
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Beach Time on LAbadee


There are plenty of beach areas on Labadee to lounge around or to swim in the ocean. 
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Please Leave Nothing But Your Footprints Sign

​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.
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Private Cabanas on Labadee

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. 
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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

Enjoy this cruise food photo review! 
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A Taste of UK Royal Caribbean Dinner Menu

​See more cruise restaurant menus here.

Goat Cheese Tart


Seasoned eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes and goat cheese baked in flaky puff pastry.
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Goat Cheese Tart Royal Caribbean Cruise Food

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks


Mozzarella cheese coated with crispy garlic-seasoned panko breading and fried until golden brown, paired with a zesty marinara dipping sauce.
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Clearly that is not mozzarella cheese.

​ 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

Tempura-battered Atlantic cod fried until golden with thick-cut potatoes, mushy peas, creamy coleslaw and tartar sauce.
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Chicken Tikka Masala

Tender chicken in a spicy tomato-yogurt sauce, served with basmati rice, raita, roti and pappadum.

Indian Food on Royal Caribbean is almost always a home run if you're not sure what to order. I've said it before and I'll say it again. :) 

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Warm steamed date pudding with caramel sauce and whipped cream.
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Hairspray Broadway Production

Good Morning Baltimore! 

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. 

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Hairspray on Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas
 


​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. 

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Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas Docked at Labadee, Haiti

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
 
​You May Also Like: Grocery Store Food Reviews
  • Lidl Reviews
  • Aldi Reviews
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Sick on a Cruise - The One Where We Miss A Day In Curação

3/1/2025

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Unfortunately I woke up in the middle of the night after our day in Aruba cruise port, and was pretty ill.
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.
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Willemstad, Curacao Cruise Port

Shockingly, the only food item we took a picture of was this tasty little mini pastry filled with chocolate!
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Chocolate Filled Pastry on Royal Caribbean | Windjammer Food Pics

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. 
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Ultimate Abyss Slide on Symphony of the Seas

I came out the other end laughing and I would do it again, for sure. Do it people!
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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! 
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Rock Wall on a Cruise Ship | Royal Caribbean Oasis Class Ship

That's still on my to-do list. I wasn't quite up for it yet. :)
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But I was up for exploring the staircase art before dinner! 
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Check out some of the unique stairwell art on the newer ship Utopia of the Seas here!
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A Taste of Mexico Menu | Royal Caribbean

The dinner theme was a Taste of Mexico and here's a little sample of the menu using the Royal Caribbean App. 
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Dinner Menu on Royal Caribbean App

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!
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Roasted Poblano Pepper Soup


"Rich and silky, topped with roasted corn, red peppers, fresh cilantro, and sautéed chorizo."
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Roasted Poblano Soup | Royal Caribbean Cruise Food Pics

Tortilla Soup


​"Tomato broth with hearty black beans and sweet corn, topped with cilantro, crunchy corn tortillas, and fresh lime"

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Tortilla Soup | Royal Caribbean Cruise Food Pics

Grilled Sweet Corn Cakes


"Served golden brown with grilled vegetables, tomato-avocado salsa, and fresh cilantro."
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Grilled Sweet Corn Cakes | Royal Caribbean Cruise Food Pics

Carne Asada


​"Marinated grilled flank steak served with rice, pinto beans, sautéed vegetables and a bright salsa verde"

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Carne Asada | Royal Caribbean Cruise Food Pics

Chili-Lime Crusted Salmon


​"Baked and served over a sweet potato, mushroom, and kale hash topped with tangy mango and bell pepper salsa"

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Chili LimeCrusted Salmon | Royal Caribbean Cruise Food Pics

Caramel Flan


​"rich, sweet dulce de leche custard soaked in caramel with fresh strawberries"

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Caramel Flan | Royal Caribbean Cruise Food Pics

Sorrentos Pizza Menu

Despite a hearty dinner, an evening show tends to work up an appetite. It's almost as if YOU were the one pulling those dance moves or walking the tightrope. Naturally you want a late night slice of pizza.

So we headed over to Sorrento's Pizza in the Royal Promenade.
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Sorrento's Pizza Menu

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"

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Sorrento's Pizza Primavera | Royal Caribbean Cruise Food Pics

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! 
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More From This Southern Caribbean 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
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Celebrity Raw on 5 Menu with prices

2/3/2025

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Order with confidence after I introduce you to all the exotic ingredients on the menu at Raw on 5! ;) 
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Raw on 5 Celebrity Ascent
 

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. 

In This Article:

Tap below to jump to what you need! :) 
  • Top Questions about Raw on 5
    • What is Raw on 5 on Celebrity?
    • Which ships have Raw on 5?
    • How much does Raw on 5 Cost?
    • What desserts does Raw on 5 have?
    • Are Cocktails at Raw on 5 included in the drinks package?
  • Raw on 5 Menu Photos
    • Sushi on 5 Menu
    • Seafood Tower Cost
    • Raw on 5 Cocktail Menu
    • Raw on 5 Sake Menu
    • Raw on 5 non-sushi Menu
    • Raw on 5 Raw Seafood Menu
    • Raw on 5 Wine List Prices
    • Raw on 5 Dessert Menu
    • Raw on 5 PDF Menus
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Sushi Chef at work Raw on 5 on Celebrity Ascent

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! :) 

 
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Which Ships have Raw on 5?

Raw on 5 is available on Celebrity Edge Class Ships including Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Ascent, and Celebrity Beyond. 
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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. ;) 

 
Read: What is Celebrity Dream Makers?
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Sushi at Raw on 5 Photo - Celebrity Cruises

How much does Raw on 5 cost?

While some Specialty Dining restaurants have a cover charge which allows you to order anything from the menu, others are a la carte style. (Remember our Le Grand Bistro Review?) 

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.

​On the other hand, some prefer a flat-fee cover charge as they feel more confident to step out of their comfort zone when ordering resting assured they can always add an order of something more "safe" if they don't like their adventurous choice. 

​Let's take a look at the prices on these sample menus! 

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Pictures of Raw on 5 Menu with prices! 

Rolls & Nigiri - Celebrity Raw on 5 Menu 

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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! 
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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!" 
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Gifts for your sushi loving friends:

  • If You Can Read This Bring Me Sushi Socks
  • Sushi Magnets
  • Sushi Making Kit
 
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Raw & Barely Dressed ​- CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU 

With the likes of Sashimi, Oysters, and Tiradito, the Raw and Barely Dressed menu is not for the faint of heart. ​
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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.  

Shop: I love Tiradito Tee 
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. ​
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Beautiful Ahi Tuna Sashimi at Raw on 5 - Photo Celebrity Cruises
What is Kakiage? It's a tempura Japanese dish. So on Celebrity Beyond you can have shrimp and scallop dipped in tempura batter and deep fried if you order the Shrimp and Scallop Kakiage. That sounds delicious! 

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! 

Try Furikake Here
 
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Tonkotsu Ramen Soup from Raw on 5 - Photo Celebrity Cruises

Hot Plates + Land "Meats" Sea ​- CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU 

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If you like seafood but just don't really want to do the raw thing, check out the hot plates menu. 
  • Lobster and shrimp wontons? Yes, please. 
  • Spicy Shrimp stir fry? I'm in! 
  • Chicken Ginger Gyoza? Love Gyoza. Remember the Spicy Pork and Kimchi Gyoza?
  • ​Creamy Oysters? I'll probably skip these hehe. 
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!
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Incredible Seafood at Raw on 5 - Photo Celebrity Cruises

Seafood Plateaux ​- CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU 

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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?
  • 1 Whole cold water lobster tail
  • Lobster and crab salad
  • 6 chilled shrimps
  • 12 oysters
  • 2 king crab legs
  • 6 crab claws
  • Sea bass ceviche 
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Lobster Tail Delivery
 
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Presentation is everything at Raw on 5 - Photo Celebrity Cruises

Cocktails & Champagne ​- CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU 

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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:
  1. Tea Leaf - love St. Germain
  2. Gingertini - intrigued by the ginger
  3. Tokyo Rose - Fan of cranberry over here
  4. Snowberry - I have a thing about blue curaçao, idk, not a fan of food coloring I suppose. 
 
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Wine List ​- CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU 

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Wines by the glass range from $10 all the way up to $35 for Caymus out of Napa Valley, California. 
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Read: Infinite Veranda Review (aka Balcony on Celebrity Edge Class Ships)
 
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Sakes ​- CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU 

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On Celebrity Cruises you can try 2 Sakes by the glass at Raw on 5. 
  1. Snow Maiden Junmai Nigori
  2. Joto, Yuzu, the Citrus One
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You also have:
  • Shimizu-No-Mai, Pure Dawn, Junmai Gingjo
  • Shimizu-No-Mai, Pure Dusk, Junmai Daiginjo
  • Shimizu-No-Mai, Pure Snow, Junmai Daiginjo
  • Hou Hou Shu, Sparkling, Semi-Sweet
  • Hou Hou Shu, Sparkling, Rose, Semi- Sweet

    ​Available by the bottle along with Snow Maiden and Joto. 
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Japanese Sake Neon Sign 
 
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Raw on 5 Dessert Menu

Coffee and Dessert Wines ​- CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU 

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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. 
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Mocha on Celebrity Ascent
 
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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. 
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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. 

Read: Le Grand Bistro Review Specialty Dining on Celebrity 
 
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Desserts ​- CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU 

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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. 
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Picture of the Beyond Roll at Raw on 5 - Photo Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity's Raw on 5 Review

After doing a deep dive into the menus, I am really impressed with the offerings at Raw on 5. I think Celebrity has done a great job sharing some dishes that adventurous foodie passengers would find exotic and unique while still providing a number of options for their less daring travel buddies! ;) 

I'm looking forward to trying Raw on 5 on my next Celebrity Cruise.  

Click here to view the Raw on 5 Menu with Prices
​Click here to view the Raw on 5 Dessert Menu with Prices
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