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Ale & Anchor is a beloved English style pub on Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas cruise ship.  Ale & Anchor Independence of the Seas Let's pop inside!  Inside Royal Caribbean's English Pub An English Pub is always a fun spot to visit irl or on a cruise. The English-style dark wood and decor lend to a cozy atmosphere in which to enjoy a brew with your mates. Ale & Anchor Menu with Prices - Independence of the SeasBeertini and Cocktails at Ale & Anchor cost 14 with proper pours of vodka, gin, cordials, cognacs, scotch & whiskies ranging from 9.99-39.99.  Ale & Anchor Menu with Prices If you're more of a beer person, you can enjoy ales and others from around the world, including three non alcoholic options ranging in price from 6.99-8.25 USD on Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas.  Cost of Beers at Ale & Anchor Royal Caribbean Cruise monkey Shoulder Monkey Shoulder at Ale & Anchor on Independence of the Seas Royal Caribbean Cruise A pour of Monkey Shoulder will cost around 11.99 before the 18% automatic gratuity, making it $14.15. Most Popular Whisky on Indepencence of the SeasHere is the line up of the most poured onboard...  Monkey Shoulder at Ale & Anchor on Independence of the Seas Royal Caribbean Cruise But feel free to ask for anything you don't see. Maybe this is your chance to try Macallan Terra or Enigma from the Quest Collection ;) More Royal Caribbean Reviews
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Royal Caribbean visits to Labadee are paused until 2026, but here's what the experience is like to get you jazzed for when the cruise line's private resort destination on Haiti's northern coast reopens: Labadee, Haiti Royal Caribbean Cruise Review Labadee, Haiti - Royal Caribbean's Private Resort Destination What to do in labadee on A CruiseThere are plenty of free and paid activities for your day in Labadee.  Top Things To Do In Labadee Water Sports and Beach Bungalows | Haiti Excursions Beach Bungalows in Labadee | Royal Caribbean Cruise Review Arawak Water park | Haiti Excursions Arawak Floating Water Park Labadee | Royal Caribbean Cruise Review Trails | Free ACtivities in labadeeTrails unlock some exclusive vantage points around the island and introduce you to local flora. Beach Time | Free Activities in labadee, HaitiYou must spend some time on the beach and in the warm Caribbean waters.  Labadee Beach Pics | Royal Caribbean Cruise Review Beach chairs and umbrellas are free on Labadee! Souvenir Shopping in HaitiIf you are shopping for souvenirs you can shop with locals in a particular area or you can shop indoors in a less barter-y situation if you are more comfortabel with that.  Carved Animal Souvenirs | Labadee Cruise Port Photo Review --> See Also: Souvenir Shopping in Labadee with Prices <-- Beautiful Views | Labadee Haiti Cruise PortAt Labadee, you are of course only scratching the surface, but it's a hint at how much beauty there is on this island. Let your eyes take in as many views like this as you can. Our visit didn't have the best weather, but it allowed us to see such a variety of cloud formations and moody skies which was a delight. Beach Bar Menu with Prices | Labadee, Haiti Labadee Beach Bar Menu with Prices How much are drinks at Labadee?If you have a beverage package with your Royal Caribbean cruise, your drinks while on Labadee are included! Without a drink package, you are looking at around $14 per cocktail and $7-8 for a single beer. An 18% gratuity will be added automatically and you'll have the option to add an additional tip, should you wish. LabadoozieA frozen tropical cocktail seems like the right choice for your day relaxing on a Caribbean island.  Labadoozie | Labadee's Most Popular Cocktail The Labadoozie is a fruity rum-based cocktail. I was really excited to try this based on a lot of online buzz at "the one drink you must get on Labadee" but honestly I felt it was overrated and overpriced. What to eat in labadee
Even toward the end of the buffet hours, there were still plenty of fresh pineapple, canteloupe, and watermelon to go around. :)  Plenty of Covered Picnic Tables in Labadee There are plenty of covered tables near the buffet locations so you can enjoy your meal with shelter from the rain or sun. Labadee Cruise Stop ReviewWaking up to this view is hard to be mad about, isn't it?  View of Labadee Haiti Cruise Port From Our Balcony | Royal Caribbean Cruise Review We love when our Royal Caribbean Cruise stops at Labadee! You'll receive a colorful, cheery welcome from the art on the buildings to the performers playing music and dancing all over the island.  Colorful vibes welcome you to Labadee If you want a chill day relaxing at the beach you can do it totally for free since beach chairs and umbrellas are included or you can upgrade to a private bungalow.  Independence of the Seas in Port at Labadee, Haiti There is a splash pad for younger kids and thrill seekers can check out the zipline or coaster. The sip and paint excursion on Labadee is also a great option for anyone who wants a combination of activity and souvenir - we talked to some ladies on our cruise who had a great time on that excursion! Até Já, LabadeeIt breaks our hearts to hear about ongoing civil unrest in Haiti and the struggles the people there are facing. Although Labadee is a secured area from the rest of the island and quite a distance from the dangerous areas, under an abundance of caution Royal Caribbean has had to pause stops here for a time. We hope the situation improves soon and the residents of Haiti can have some peace on their beautiful island.  Haitian Sunset | Royal Caribbean Cruise Review So for now we say até já, Labadee. See you soon. :) More Royal Caribbean Cruise Reviews:Main Dining Room Breakfast on Independence of the SeasWe usually love to order room service for breakfast and have a hot pot of coffee, some pastries, fresh fruit, and yogurt delivered right to our cabin - for free on Royal Caribbean! But we also like to head down to the main dining room at least one day of the cruise.  Fried Eggs with Mushrooms Main Dining Room Breakfast | Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas  Grits with brown sugar, butter, maple syrup - Main Dining Room Breakfast | Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas main Dining Room Breakfast Menu | Independence of the Seas Main Dining Room Menu on Independence of the Seas Lunch on Independence of the Seas
Appetizers in the main dining room on Independence of the seas Caesar Salad and Butternut Squash Soup | Main Dining Room | Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas  Tomato Soup | Main Dining Room | Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas  Minestrone Soup | Main Dining Room | Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas Dinner in the Main DIning Room on Independence of the Seas Vegetarian pesto pasta on Independence of the Seas
 Baked salmon on Independence of the Seas
 Roast beef with asparagus and mashed potatoes on Independence of the Seas Desserts in the main dining room on Independence of the seas Boston Creme Pie | Main Dining Room Dessert on Independence of the Seas  Carrot Cake | Main Dining Room Dessert on Independence of the Seas  Rainbow Fruit Bowl | Main Dining Room Dessert on Independence of the Seas  Chocolate Mousse Cake | Main Dining Room Dessert on Independence of the Seas  Peanut butter crisp square | Main Dining Room Dessert on Independence of the Seas  Chocolate chip cookies | Main Dining Room Dessert on Independence of the Seas Main Dining Room Wine Menu
 White Wine, Rose, Sparkling Wine & Champagne Menu | Independence of the Seas Main Dining Room  Red Wine and 'Adventurous Sparkling Wine' Menu | Independence of the Seas Main Dining Room
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1897, ItalyTigers in the Jungle Glass mosaic tesserae The plaque reads: |  |
Barsanti Marble Bronze Mosaic
This mosaic is inspired by Henri Rosseau's paintings of jungle scenes. His inspiration came from jungle books and the botanical gardens in paris, as he never went abroad. Barsanti has transformed these paintings to images created in glass mosaic.
See if you can find it on your next Independence of the Seas cruise!
See if you can find it on your next Independence of the Seas cruise!
For the Theater Buff...
In the Royal Theater, you'll enjoy shows every night including an adaptation of the Broadway classic Grease!
The Welcome Aboard Show in the Royal Theater ❤︎ Independence of the Seas
Cruises really do give you a bit of everything - your accomodation, meals, activities and entertainment all wrapped into a neat little package!
Ice Capades in Studio B
Since Independence of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean's ships with an ice rink, that means they also have ice shows ready for you!
Incredibly talented performers will glide effortless across the ice, doing all sorts of maneuvers ON ICE SKATES ON A MOVING SHIP! This never ceases to amaze me.
Please don't miss the ice shows.
The ice shows were an unexpected highlight for my 16 year old nephew which is saying a lot ;)
He was eager to see more ice shows on a Symphony of the Seas cruise.
Pro Tip: Bring a sweater or scarf. It's an ice rink after all - it's cold in there!
He was eager to see more ice shows on a Symphony of the Seas cruise.
Pro Tip: Bring a sweater or scarf. It's an ice rink after all - it's cold in there!
For the Sunset Lover...
Free every night of your Independence of the Seas cruise is a never repeated sunset - spectacular whether you're in the middle of the ocean or sailing away from port after a day of exploring.
Caribbean Sunsets from a Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship
I would happily share a sunrise from a cruise ship picture if I had one, but let's be real. I'm on vacation. Little-to-no chance I am up for sunrise. lol
For the Optimist...
To be honest, the weather on our cruise was not spectacular, BUT that gave us an opportunity to see not just a rainbow, but a double rainbow at sea!
Which is pretty special we think... :)
Double Rainbow at Sea Spotted From Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas ❤︎
We barely scratched the surface here, but you'll always have something to do (if you want) when you're on Independence of the Seas.
Though we didn't get to try it personally, my brother highly recommended the laser tag, which you can also reserve on the app!
MORE FROM THIS 4 NIGHT CRUISE ON INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS:
- Everything We Ate on a 4-Night Royal Caribbean Cruise
- Connecting Balcony Photo Tour and Review | Independence of the Seas Cabin
- Fish & Ships Review: Was It Worth It?
- Perfect Day at CocoCay Review
A quick Recap:
You won't run out of fun (& free!) things do to on Independence of the Seas.
- Pools & Hot Tubs
- Flow Rider Surf Simulator
- Mini Golf
- Laser Tag
- Theater Shows
- Music and Comedy Shows
- Ice Shows
- Ice Skating
Just to name a few! :)
Fish & Ships Review | Independence of the Seas
Fish & Ships on Royal Caribbean is a complimentary dining option offering, well.. you guessed it fish and chips!
Fish & Ships on Embarkation Day ❤︎ Independence of the Seas Review
Is Fish & Ships open on Embarkation Day?
Yes. Fish & Ships was open on embarkation day during our 4-night cruise and I recommend grabbing a bite here on day one if you want to avoid a busy windjammer buffet.
Fish & Ships Menu | Independence of the Seas
In the past, Fish & Ships was a paid casual dining option, but for the last few years it has been free, aside from an up-charge for a Fried Lobster Tail basket & chips (fries) at $12.
I'd like to try the fried lobster tail basket next time and let you know if it's worth the splurge ;)
Fish and Ships menu on Independence of the Seas
What's on the menu at Fish & Ships?
For free, you can enjoy:
- Fish & Chips with tartar sauce
- Chicken Fingers & Chips with honey mustard
- Fried Shrimp & Chips with cocktail sauce
- Crispy Fish Sandwich - lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce
Fish & Ships Independence of the Seas Food Pics
We started with one order of fish & chips and chicken fingers without fries (gotta pace yourself on a cruise lol).
Fish and Chips + Chicken Fingers on Independence of the Seas ❤︎ Fish & Ships Review
Chicken Fingers (no chips)
We requested no chips with the chicken fingers. There is a classic, thick batter on these chicken fingers.
Chicken Fingers ❤︎ Royal Caribbean Food Pics
Fish & Chips
The British style fish and chips comes with thick cut chips (french fries) and battered white fish.
Fish and Chips ❤︎ Cruise Food Pics
The batter was light and delightfully crunchy after being freshly deep fried - this could be dangerous!
Please note: I saw a review online indicating that the fish is battered in chicken finger batter, which is clearly not British style fish, and I think that must have been an anomaly as we did not experience that at all during our cruise.
Please try Fish & Ships for yourself, the batter is delicious! :)
Poolside dining on Independence of the Seas at Fish & Ships
Royal Caribbean Fish & Ships Review Independence of the Seas - Is it Worth It?
Absolutely, it's worth it! It's free - how could it not be worth it?! ;p
No, but seriously, Fish & Ships is one of my favorite complimentary dining locations on Royal Caribbean cruise ships.
Of the chicken fingers, fish, and fried shrimp the fried fish is easily our favorite and the best thing on the Fish & Ships menu, in our opinion.
Fried shrimp take second place, followed by chicken fingers, but I bet all the kiddies love those unlimited chicken fingers and while they do, the parents can enjoy something a bit more "grown up" with the fish and shrimp!
No, but seriously, Fish & Ships is one of my favorite complimentary dining locations on Royal Caribbean cruise ships.
Of the chicken fingers, fish, and fried shrimp the fried fish is easily our favorite and the best thing on the Fish & Ships menu, in our opinion.
Fried shrimp take second place, followed by chicken fingers, but I bet all the kiddies love those unlimited chicken fingers and while they do, the parents can enjoy something a bit more "grown up" with the fish and shrimp!
Which Royal Caribbean Ships have Fish & Ships?
Fish & Ships is included in your cruise fare and is located on the pool deck of Independence of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas.
I wish more ships had this casual dining option!
No need to stop the poolside fun when you're hungry, just send a delegate over to Fish & Ships and have a taste of the UK on your cruise! ;)
MORE FROM THIS 4 NIGHT CRUISE ON INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS:
- Everything We Ate on a 4-Night Royal Caribbean Cruise
- Connecting Balcony Photo Tour and Review | Independence of the Seas Cabin
- Entertainment & Activities on Independence of the Seas
- Perfect Day at CocoCay Review
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Are you considering a connecting ocean view balcony on Royal Caribbean and wondering if it's worth it?
This stateroom photo review will help you decide. :)
This stateroom photo review will help you decide. :)
When Are Rooms Ready On a Cruise?
On Royal Caribbean, staterooms are usually ready by 1 pm on embarkation day, but the exact time can vary. Very often your room is ready even earlier!
Independence of the Seas Balcony Cabin
What is a Balcony Guarantee (GTY) Room?
On this 4-night Independence of the Seas cruise, we booked a balcony guarantee room.
That means the cruise line would choose our room and it could be located anywhere on the ship, but would definitely have a balcony.
In our case, we were assigned a connecting balcony with no obstructions. .
Connecting Balcony Cabin Tour and Photo Review
This is a view of an oceanview balcony room on Independence of the Seas as seen from the bathroom door.
Notice the door reflected in the mirror.
Notice the door reflected in the mirror.
Plenty of space to do work (I hope you don't have to!) or do your make-up before dinner :)
Here you can see the connecting balcony room from in front of the balcony doors looking toward the entrance.
The door seen in the previous picture is behind that curtain on the left.
Connecting Balcony Room on Independence of the Seas | Cabin Review
Lots of Mirrors for 'Fit CHecks
The room feels spacious with a huge floor-to-ceiling mirror on the left, and a very large mirror at the desk/vanity area.
Plenty of storage and full length mirror on Independence of the Seas | Royal Caribbean Cruise Review
The glass coffee table, while somewhat a brave choice, does make the room appear more spacious since it's almost invisible, you know?
Couch in Independence of the Seas Connecting Balcony Room
are there couches in the rooms on independence of the seas?
Yes. We had a couch in our connecting ocean view balcony stateroom on Independence of the Seas. This couch did not turn into a bed.
At first peek into the bathroom, you'll likely be happy to see a shower stall and no shower curtain. Not too many ships still have shower curtains these days, but there are some.
Inside the shower is an adjustable shower head, a complimentary combination body wash/shampoo, and a clothes line.
Pro Tip: Bring your own shampoo/conditioner as this soap can be a bit rough on hair imo.
See Also: How To Wash Clothes On A Cruise
Spacious bathroom on Independence of the Seas | Photo Review
The bathroom was plenty spacious with a tiled floor and another generously sized mirror.
Let's head back toward the balcony again!
Queen sized bed | Royal Caribbean Connecting Ocean View Balcony Photos
You can opt for two twin sized beds or have them made into a queen, which we did.
Independence of the Seas Balcony Sailing Out of Miami, Florida
Even on an overcast day, a balcony gives you beautiful natural light and the chance to breath in that fresh ocean air without leaving your stateroom!
Can you hear the people next door in a connecting balcony?
It depends. In nearly any room, on a ship or in a hotel, there is a chance you will hear your neighbors.
On this cruise we did hear our neighbors a bit from time to time, but more because it was a group of ladies excited to be on their long weekend cruise and less specifically because we had a connecting room.
Kicking back on the balcony for sail away | Independence of the Seas Review
It definitely didn't stop us from enjoying 4 night cruise out of Miami!
Is a connecting balcony worth it?
A connecting balcony is a wonderful option for families traveling together. The door between the rooms can be unlocked by the room steward and left open if you so choose, allowing your family to go back and forth between the two rooms as needed.
This can be a more affordable option than a suite for a family in many cases!
If you're not traveling with the stateroom you're connected to, don't worry, the door will remain locked the entire time.
Balconies are made for moments like these :)
For us, it was worth it to be able to enjoy moments like this!
As we booked a balcony guarantee, we had a discounted rate for giving up choosing the room location.
Obviously, you'd rather not have a connecting room if you don't need it. But at the same time, it doesn't really matter. We were happy to have a balcony without an obstruction! That was a big win! :)
Should you book a balcony guarantee cabin?
If you're looking to save some money, this can be a good option, but you need to consider a few things:
- if you will be greatly disappointed by an obstructed view or connecting room, don't do it.
- if you have accessibility needs, you may want to choose a room closest to elevators or places you intend to frequent
- if you are very concerned about having a cabin "midship" for movement concerns, pay extra to choose your room.
Ocean View Room Pictures | Symphony of the Seas
If the above apply to you, a guarantee cabin may not be the best option for you.
On the other hand, if you are willing to take the chance, you should go into it expecting to get the lowest possible option (obstructed in a less desirable location) and then be excited if you get randomly assigned anything above that.
If your expectations are set properly, you will be happy with a balcony gty. :)
On the other hand, if you are willing to take the chance, you should go into it expecting to get the lowest possible option (obstructed in a less desirable location) and then be excited if you get randomly assigned anything above that.
If your expectations are set properly, you will be happy with a balcony gty. :)
When Was Independence of the Seas Built?
Independence of the Seas was built in 2008 and was "amped" (refurbished) in 2018 under the Royal Amplified program.
More from this 4 night cruise on Independence of the Seas
- Everything We Ate on a 4-Night Royal Caribbean Cruise
- Fish & Ships Review: Was it Worth It?
- Entertainment & Activities on Independence of the Seas
- Perfect Day at CocoCay Review
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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!
In This Post:
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.
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!
Royal Caribbean Brunch Menu | Symphony of the Seas Review
Here's what we went for:
Baked Potato Soup
Rich and creamy, served with cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream and fresh chives.
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
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.
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.
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!
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. :)
Royal Chocolate cake
Layers of dark chocolate cake and decadent chocolate.
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!
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.
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 Fresh
We carried on to El Loco Fresh to capture a shot of some of the hot sauces they have as mentioned here.
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.
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 Menu
Royal Caribbean Bon Voyage Menu | Symphony of the Seas Review
Here's what we ordered!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Huge shoutout to our incredible dining team - Wiryawan and Bayu - who took care of our group all 8 nights of this Southern Caribbean Cruise!
Best Dining Staff | Symphony of the Seas Review
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.
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.
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.
Royal Caribbean Sorrento's Pizza Menu
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.
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
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.
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.
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. :)
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).
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.
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.
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. :)
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. :)
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.
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.
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.
Lunch, Dinner, Snacks Room Service Menu
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.
If you want hot cooked eggs under the American Breakfast Category then the $7.95 + gratuity service fee mentioned above still applies.
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. :)
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!
I hope you have enjoyed this Symphony of the Seas Review!
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Day 6 of our Southern Caribbean Cruise on Symphony of the Seas was a sea day and realizing the cruise was quickly winding down we had a few more spots on the ship to tick off our list before the highly anticipated lobster night on a cruise.
Breakfast at Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets on Symphony of the Seas
Johnny Rockets is a fun old fashioned American Diner styled specialty restaurant on Royal Caribbean cruise ships, but not many people realize that on Oasis Class Ships you can eat breakfast for free at Johnny Rockets!
Coffee and Orange Juice
They really lean into the old school diner vibes with the plastic coffee mugs and the huge glasses of 'orange juice'. I recommend sharing a glass if you order it as it's just a LOT of juice. :)
Coffee and Orange Juice at Johnny Rockets on Symphony of the Seas
Eggs "My Way"
Served with potatoes, applewood smoked bacon or sausage and sourdough toast.
Eggs My Way at Johnny Rockets on Symphony of the Seas
buttermilk Pancakes
"Three classic buttermilk pancakes served with your choice of applewood smoked bacon or sausage and maple syrup"
Buttermilk Pancakes at Johnny Rockets on Symphony of the Seas
"The Works" Breakfast Scrambler
"Scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon, grilled bell pepper and onions, mushrooms and chili topped with shredded Wisconsin cheddar, served with potatoes and toast"
"The Works" Scramble at Johnny Rockets on Symphony of the Seas
Condiments
With our breakfast at Johnny Rockets they served some ketchup for the potatoes, jelly for the toast, and "maple" syrup for the pancakes.
Condiments at Johnny Rockets on Symphony of the Seas
Breakfast and a Show
We were delighted by the show the Johnny Rockets crew put on during our breakfast! Nothing like a surprise break out into song and dance!
Entertainment at Johnny Rockets on Symphony of the Seas
Afternoon Water Slides and Flow Rider
The final sea day on a cruise is a last call to cram in all the fun ship activities you haven't done yet, or haven't done enough because it was so fun. So for us we needed to do some serious waterslide time and some flow rider time.
Racing Water Slides
Here is a good view of all the slides (aside from Ultimate Abyss the dry slide) on Symphony of the Seas. You can see the Blue and Yellow slides which you can race your friends on if you want.
And on the right you can see the green/yellow "toilet bowl" water slide.
And on the right you can see the green/yellow "toilet bowl" water slide.
Symphony of the Seas Dueling Water Slides
The toilet bowl slide
The toilet bowl slide, as it's affectionally called, drops you into a bowl before you finish the slide and depending on your speed you may loop around the bowl multiple times quickly before finishing the ride.
And as you can see in these pictures, there is actually a "see-through" section on some of the slides so if you keep an eye out you can catch a glimpse of your loved ones as they shoot down the water slides!
Above you can see the splashes are pretty great whether you shoot down the yellow/blue slides or the toilet bowl slide.
Which would you try?!
Rainbow on a Cruise SHip
We were delighted to catch a rainbow at sea just over the pool deck before grabbing a quick bite for late lunch.
Rainbow on Symphony of the Seas Southern Caribbean Cruise
El Loco Fresh Mexican Lunch
El Loco Fresh is a popular Mexican casual dining restaurant on Symphony of the Seas. It's a free restaurant and great for grabbing a quick bite.
You can grab a quesadilla or premade burrito or you can DIY you own plate with an assortment of rice, meat, beans, taco shells, tortilla chips and so on.
There is also a bar with lovely fresh toppings including various salsas, pico de Gallo, delicious guacamole, and a huge display of hot sauces.
There is also a section with little desserts like this chocolate cake topped with caramel topped with chocolate mouse that I think would be a great dessert to make for a party in individual cups. A future recreated recipe for Inspired By Travel for sure.
And they always have plastic cups filled with cut up fruit - watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe. This is one of my favorite features of El Loco Fresh.
Pro Tip: I would often grab a cup of fruit and bring it to the fridge of my stateroom and when I wanted a healthy fresh snack I didn't have to go anywhere! :)
The Royal Night Dinner
The Royal Night Menu
Royal Caribbean's The Royal Night Menu Photo
Avocado and Melon Salad
Sweet cantaloupe, ripe avocados, orange segments and figs in a maple-lime dressing, topped with toasted pine nuts.
Avocado and Melon Salad - The Royal Night Menu
Vidalia Onion Tart
Sweet onion tart baked with smoked bacon and Parmesan cheese, served with sautéed bell peppers and creamed leeks.
Vidalia Onion Tart - The Royal Night Menu
Maine Lobster Tail
Broiled lobster tail with melted butter, saffron rice and sautéed vegetables
Maine Lobster Tail - The Royal Night Menu
Baked Alaska
Layered Neapolitan ice cream wrapped in sponge cake and torched meringue.
Baked Alaska - The Royal Night Menu
Red Velvet Cake
Fluffy layered cocoa-infused cake with sweet cream cheese frosting and a drizzle of chocolate.
Red Velvet Cake - The Royal Night Menu
After Dinner Drinks at Vintages
If ever there is a night to splash out for a drink on a cruise it's formal night!
We went to Vintages in Central Park where they have a great collection of scotches to try including Travelers Editions you can only buy or taste on a Royal Caribbean Cruise.
We went to Vintages in Central Park where they have a great collection of scotches to try including Travelers Editions you can only buy or taste on a Royal Caribbean Cruise.
Macallan on Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship
And what better way is there to end an evening in a park, on a cruise ship, sipping Macallan and playing chess at this adorable mosaic table?
Chess Board in Central Park on Symphony of the Seas
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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.
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.
Willemstad, Curacao Cruise Port
Shockingly, the only food item we took a picture of was this tasty little mini pastry filled with chocolate!
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.
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!
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!
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. :)
But I was up for exploring the staircase art before dinner!
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.
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!
Roasted Poblano Pepper Soup
"Rich and silky, topped with roasted corn, red peppers, fresh cilantro, and sautéed chorizo."
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"
Tortilla Soup | Royal Caribbean Cruise Food Pics
Grilled Sweet Corn Cakes
"Served golden brown with grilled vegetables, tomato-avocado salsa, and fresh cilantro."
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"
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"
Chili LimeCrusted Salmon | Royal Caribbean Cruise Food Pics
Caramel Flan
"rich, sweet dulce de leche custard soaked in caramel with fresh strawberries"
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.
So we headed over to Sorrento's Pizza in the Royal Promenade.
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"
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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After spending a cheap DIY day on Aruba, it was time for a Caribbean themed dinner in the main dining room of Symphony of the Seas.
A Taste of the Caribbean Dinner Menu
Royal Caribbean Dinner Menu Photo:
Although it's the Caribbean menu, as you can see there is still a mix of offerings that are not Caribbean-inspired at all and our choices reflect that.
Crispy Coconut Jumbo Shrimp
"Breaded coconut shrimp paired with a tangy pineapple-celeriac slaw and a sweet chili dipping sauce"
Coconut shrimp is always a win, and I will always order it on a cruise!
Asian-Style Pork Bao Tacos
"Roasted pork belly in a sweet-chili sauce topped with sautéed vegetables and pork crackling in a soft, steamed bun"
I'm always enticed by Bao, but at the end of the day I think I'm just not crazy about the texture of the steamed buns - on or off a cruise ship.
Garlic-Herb Buttered Tiger Shrimp
"Broiled until golden brown, served with jasmine rice, sautéed seasonal vegetables, and a garlicky herb butter"
Shrimp appetizer, Shrimp main ... as long as you're not allergic this is a win!
Jerk-Seasoned Pork Chop
"Tender marinated pork chop with rice and beans, sweet plantains and Jamaican fried dumplings"
Can we all just look back to the shrimp meal and then this one and agree that this is a massive amount of food!
Being Cuban-American, my eyes light up when I see plantains on a menu and of course I love rice and beans. We honeymooned in Jamaica where I had my first bites of jerk seasoned foods so how could I not order this dish?
Despite all that connection, in retrospect I liked the garlic herb buttered tiger shrimp better - who knew?!
Being Cuban-American, my eyes light up when I see plantains on a menu and of course I love rice and beans. We honeymooned in Jamaica where I had my first bites of jerk seasoned foods so how could I not order this dish?
Despite all that connection, in retrospect I liked the garlic herb buttered tiger shrimp better - who knew?!
Pineapple Sunshine Cake
"Light and fluffy pineapple cake with a sweet whipped cream frosting"
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