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Day 3 of our Southern Caribbean Cruise was another relaxing sea day. We took the opportunity to meet up with family for breakfast in the main dining room.
Breakfast in the main dining roomThese photos of breakfast in the main dining room on Symphony of the Seas show just a sample of what you can order off the menu for breakfast on your cruise.
All the classics are available: bacon, sausage, hash browns, fried eggs, scrambled eggs, eggs Benedict, pancakes, and French toast.
Because you're on a cruise... you can also order dessert like this layered carrot cake with walnut topping after breakfast if you want. :p
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Hiro aquatheater show
Hiro was the AquaTheater show on Symphony of the Seas and this fuzzy night time pic is all I got to prove I was there. :p
It's amazing to see the use of the dive pool and acrobatics in a choreographed show like this. Royal likes to brag on their entertainment, but I can see why after our most recent cruise. |
A day at sea on a cruise ship is a welcome reprieve from the bustle of daily life and the potentially hectic nature of embarkation day.
Here's how we spent our first sea day on Symphony of the Seas. |
Late breakfast in the main dining room
Like sleeping in? No problem! On a sea day you can enjoy a leisurely late breakfast in the main dining room if you'd like. Rather than the busy buffet, you can order off a menu and have the full traditional dining experience in main dining room.
Fresh fruit.
You can pretty much always order a fresh fruit plate at any meal, even if you don't see it on the menu. ;) The fruit varieties will vary based on what is available, but we started off colorfully here with a lovely mix of pineapple, cantaloupe, red grapes, strawberries and kiwi!
Cinnamon Swirl Danish.
Much like the bread basket served at dinner in the main dining room, at breakfast time there are offerings of a variety of danishes and breakfast pastries. Our personal favorite was this cinnamon swirl danish. It's almost a puff pastry cinnamon roll. Ask for it specifically if you don't see it! ;)
Portugal Travel tip: There is a similar pastry in Portugal that we sometimes see in the bakery section of the grocery store called Continente. If you see it, give it a try!
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French toast.
Brunch on symphony
We were able to order more breakfast-y foods (as mentioned above) and more lunch-y foods, so Royal Caribbean really offers a nice, free brunch in their main dining room. This is great if some in your party like to eat "real food" (like a steak, lol) while others want pancakes and French toast.
Iceberg wedge salad.
Steak frites.
Grilled sirloin topped with creamy béarnaise sauce and served with crispy truffle fries.
Alert! This was one of the best things I ate on Symphony of the Seas!
We'll always laugh about the moment when the waiter brought a second steak to our table because someone ordered the dish thinking they were ordering "steak FRIES". Whoops! :)
coconut cake with raspberry sauce.
Despite being recommended by waiters on Royal Caribbean and Princess, I have yet to have a coconut cake with raspberry sauce on a cruise that was noteworthy.
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Boardwalk Neighborhood on Symphony of the Seas
Day two on a cruise is a continuation of the exploration that began on embarkation day. Let's check out the Boardwalk Neighborhood - an iconic feature of Oasis Class Ships.
Boardwalk Dog House
The Boardwalk Dog House is a free dining option on Symphony of the Seas which specializes in, you guessed it, crafted hot dogs!
Boardwalk Dog House sample Menu.
At the Dog House you can order things like:
You can add toppings like sautéed mixed peppers, sautéed onions, and sauerkraut along with classic condiments - ketchup, mustard, and relish. Consider adding a side of Potato Salad or Cole slaw to round it out. Which ships have Dog House?
Find Dog House on the following ships:
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Arcade & Sugar beach sweet shop
As you stroll down the Boardwalk on deck 6 of Symphony, you'll find arcade games and Sugar Beach.
What is Sugar Beach?
Boardwalk Carousel
On the other hand, the carousel (aka merry-go-round) on Symphony of the Seas is totally free and fun for all ages! It's pretty cool there is a merry-go-round on a cruise ship. The horses are hand carved and as you enter the Boardwalk Neighborhood you will see a series of carousel horses in varying stages of completion leading up to the merry-go-round. Love seeing a bit of the creative process behind this classic amusement park ride. |
what is a boardwalk balcony?
The balconies you see in the picture above are the boardwalk balconies. A Boardwalk Balcony Stateroom Cabin Review is on the horizon, so stay tuned. ;)
Can you see the ocean from a boardwalk balcony?
Some Boardwalk Balcony rooms do have a view of the ocean from their balcony. Real Pictures of the views from cabins 10272 and 12329 are coming soon to help you pick the best boardwalk balcony room for your cruise!
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Aqua Theater on symphony
The aqua theater is found at the aft of the ship (back) and is a unique feature of Royal Caribbean's Entertainment. Shows in the aqua theater are full of impressive feats including high dives and acrobatics.
Symphony of the Seas Tip: If you sit in the front rows of the aqua theater, beware as you will likely get splashed. :)
If you have stacks of cash, consider booking an AquaTheater Suite. In your spacious suite with wrap around balcony, you can enjoy rear ocean views and never fight for a seat at the aqua shows!
In this panoramic picture you can see the rear ocean views, the Aqua Theater & Suites, the large screens (which, by the way, sometimes play sporting events) as well as the two rock climbing walls and the Ultimate Abyss Slide.
The Ultimate AByss
The Ultimate Abyss is a giant dry slide (as in a normal slide, not a water slide) which drops 10 stories! It's faster than the elevators ;)
You get in a special mat to go down the slide which helps ensure a smooth sliding experience. It's really fun and I recommend doing it at least once for street-cred, if you know what I mean. :p
The Ultimate Abyss slide is free. The rock climbing walls are also a free activity on Symphony of the Seas!
Packing Tip: Pack lace up tennis shoes/trainers if you want to participate in the rock wall or zip line. Shoes must have laces in order to participate. If you have slide on sneakers you won't be permitted. It's for the safety of those below - no one wants to get hit by your shoe if it somehow slipped off.
secret loungers on symphony
If you climb the stairs near the rock climbing walls in the Boardwalk Neighborhood, you have a chance of finding a secluded little area with just a few chairs to relax in and watch the clouds roll by.
All this exploring of the Boardwalk on deck 6 worked up an appetite and we hadn't yet visited the pizzeria onboard so we popped down to deck 5 to remedy that!
Sorrento's Pizzeria
You will not need a dining package to eat at Sorrento's as it is not a specialty dining restaurant. Sorrento's Pizzeria is a free restaurant on Symphony of the Seas!
Sorrento's Pizzeria is casual, free cruise ship pizza. Is it the best pizza at sea? We can't say because we haven't tried them all.. yet ;) But is it a solid pizza? For sure. When you want a quick slice, Sorrento's is the spot. They are also the free food venue that is pretty much always open, so if you wake up at 2am and somehow you are hungry, you can count on Sorrento's.
Once the buffet (The Wind Jammer) is closed, Sorrento's is a reliable place to hydrate as they have a water station set up. Of course you can also ask for water at any bar as well.
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Sorrento's pizza offers a solid, thin crust pizza on Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships. The menu for Sorrento's changes daily but you can pretty much always get a classic cheese or pepperoni pizza, as well as a vegetarian option and gluten free pizzas on request!
If you so desire you can add a sprinkle of oregano and red pepper. You can dine in at Sorrento's and be part of the Royal Promenade atmosphere, or take your slices somewhere with a view, like we did. :)
Free zipline on symphony of the seas
Can you see yourself in this picture? On the right side, just about to land after finishing this zipline on a cruise ship!? You can do it and it's totally free! Just remember to pack your lace-up shoes.
I love this vantage point from the pool deck (deck 15) looking toward the back of the ship and down on part of the Boardwalk Neighborhood.
The Ultimate Abyss' purple slides end on the Boardwalk (deck 6) and right at the Johnny Rockets restaurant in case you want a milkshake. :)
Mini Golf on Symphony of the seas
Flow Rider & Ultimate Abyss
Would you climb in the mouth of this giant angler fish and slide down 10 stories?!
FlowRider Instructions and Warnings
The flow rider is a surf simulator that you can enjoy for free on Symphony of the Seas. Unlike some other Royal Caribbeans which have just one flowrider, Symphony actually has two. This is great because those who are ready to truly surf can enjoy dedicated time while others who are new or just want to bodyboard can have a blast on the other.
In addition to these boards, you do have to do a short training and sign a waiver to use the flow rider. You will be given a wristband which indicates you have completed these steps and if you are qualified for bodyboarding only or for flow-boarding (stand up like surfing)
Dinner in the main dining room
Crispy Buttermilk Calamari.
Also shown is another shot of the cheesy dinner roll, but mainly because this Echte Boter (butter) was so delicious! Since cruise ships are sailing all over the world and sourcing food in each port, you do get to try some unique varieties of ordinary things - butter included!
Seafood Linguine.
Roasted Beef Tenderloin.
Creme Brulee.
Capuccino Chocolate Cake.
Individual Mini Salad Cups
This brings us to the end of our Sea Day on Symphony. We actually have another sea day ahead before stopping in beautiful Aruba.
Today we're checking in with Lilee who has just returned from a 7 Night Western Caribbean and Perfect Day cruise on Wonder of the Seas to get her review of this Royal Caribbean cruise.
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Which ports did you visit on your cruise?
- Cozumel, Mexico
- Roatan, Honduras
- Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico
- Perfect Day at CocoaCay, Bahamas
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Lilee's Wonder of the seas cruise review:
When I asked Lilee what was the best part of her Wonder of the Seas cruise she said
"Everything was my favorite... My waiters (Reza and Michelle
+ Head Waiter Maurice) were absolutely amazing...!!!! I loved every show. The staff was just amazing. We really enjoyed ourselves."
It made me so happy to hear that Lilee and her group had such an awesome time on their cruise vacation. With a stunning ship, beautiful ports of call, great dining and entertainment every night, it's no wonder they loved everything!
But I really did need to know.... and I'm sure you feel the same .... what was the absolute highlight of the cruise?!
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what was the highlight of your cruise?
Yeah.. we agree, Lilee, that sounds absolutely incredible!
Oh and by the way, Lilee found an adorable cruise duck - so cruisers are definitely playing cruising ducks on Wonder of the Seas!
What is the cruise duck game?
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Wonder of the seas food review:
Lilee shared some great cruise food pics below!
I spy some delicious food on Wonder of the Seas: lobster, creme brûlée, baked alaska, seafood pasta, carrot cake, oh my!
Is there lobster night on wonder of the seas?
Yes. There is Lobster night on Wonder of the Seas 7 night cruises! *cue happy dance*
It's official. I'm hungry for my next cruise - are you!? :p
How much does food cost on Wonder of the Seas?
IS FOOD FREE ON CRUISES?
Great news! All of your meals are included in your cruise fare.
You can eat in the main dining room, the buffet, or several other venues on the ship free of charge.
If you are celebrating a special occasion or want to level up a meal experience you can try the speciality restaurants:
- The Mason Jar Southern Restaurant and Bar
- Wonderland Imaginative Cuisine
- Hooked Seafood
- Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
- Izumi Hibachi & Sushi
- 150 Central Park
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Your Royal Caribbean Travel Agent can track down the best deals on Wonder of the Seas for you, so don't hesitate to reach out!
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Cruise Ship Stateroom Tours with photos:
On our previous cruises we have booked interior rooms as well as balcony staterooms and for this 8 night Southern Caribbean Cruise we opted to try an oceanview cabin on this Oasis class ship.
Oceanview cabin 3198 photos - Symphony of the seas
Our Oceanview Cabin was on the third deck.
First impressions of oceanview cruise cabin
Beside the couch is a cupboard with shelves and a small safe. There are also two small drawers at the bottom of this cupboard.
We opted to have the bed pushed together and as you can see there was a small space on either side of the bed that act as a nightstand.
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The window in our oceanview room 3198 on Symphony of the Seas was a round window, divided in the center. The window is so large that an adult person can actually sit in there like a little hamster on its wheel. :)
Turning around and going back toward the entrance you can see on the right side of the couch is a closet with hangers. There were a combination of regular wooden hangers as well as wooden hangers with the clips attached for pants or skirts.
To the right of that closet is the bathroom door.
The bathroom on Symphony of the Seas is a really spacious and modern cruise ship bathroom. There is no shower curtain, but instead a full glass shower! A dispenser in the shower supplies body wash/shampoo combo.
This cruise ship bathroom is spacious and bright. There is a large window and three shelves to the right along with a shelf underneath the sink.
It was nice to find in our stateroom a rundown of all the shows scheduled during our cruise consolidated to one sheet on embarkation day.
Royal Caribbean Tip: Use the Royal Caribbean App to reserve your space at each show you are interested in. This was the first time we experienced needing to reserve our showtimes on a cruise.
Royal Theater Shows
Studio B
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Aqua Theater, Boardwalk, Royal Promenade
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View from oceanview room 3198 & Review
What do you think of the view?
I was so impressed with our oceanview stateroom. As mentioned at the outset, this was our first time booking an oceanview cabin and I absolutely loved it.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the age limit for kids sail free sale on royal?
Kids sail free is not working - why?!
If the Kids Sail Free promotion doesn't seem to be working, it could be that the child's age at the time of sailing is above 12. Also, you may be trying to book a sailing that is excluded. The kids sail free promotion may have ended (don't worry, it will come back!)
Also important to note, the kids sail free promotion is limited to triple, quad, and family occupancy bookings. This means that in a double occupancy stateroom of 2 people consisting of one parent and one child under 12, the child will not sail free. There need to be 2 paying passengers before a child sails free. Very often the kids sail free promotion is coupled with one like you see here "Second passenger 60% off" so if there is 1 parent and 1 child then the child would be 60% off in that case. |
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Kids Sail Free Cabin Occupancy Sample Scenarios:
Double occupancy - 1 adult, 1 child under 12 - child will not sail free.
Triple occupancy - 1 adult, 2 children under 12 - one child will sail free
Triple occupancy - 2 adults, 1 child under 12 - child will sail free
Quad occupancy - 2 adults, 2 children under 12 - 2 children will sail free
Quad occupancy - 1 adult, 3 children under 12 - 2 children will sail free
Your Royal Caribbean Travel Agent can ensure you're getting the best rate for your family cruise!
Is 'kids sail free' not really free?
Do babies sail free on royal caribbean?
The minimum age for a passenger on Royal Caribbean is 6 months old. You cannot sail with a baby under 6 months old. On embarkation day your child must be at least 6 months old.
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Royal Caribbean Group Deals
Maybe you have heard about group deals before and you can definitely get great group rates with Royal Caribbean. Your Royal Caribbean Travel Agent will help you find the best deal and sailing for your group.
On top of the discounted group cruise rates, for each cabin with a qualifying deposit made by August 31, 2024 you will enjoy $50 onboard credit for short cruises of 5 nights or less and $100 onboard credit for 6-8 night cruises!!
• How many people make up a group?
Typically you need 8 cabins to benefit from a group rate on Royal Caribbean. If you have family and friends who love to cruise or clients, this is no trouble.
• But I only need one or two cabins?
Don't worry! Send me a message. and I'll see what I can do! Perks of working with a Travel Agent ;)
• Do I need a Royal Caribbean Discount Code?
Nope! As your dedicated Royal Caribbean Travel Agent, Marissa Books Travel will take care of everything for you so that you can enjoy your cruise and free onboard credit! yay!
How to get More royal caribbean ONBOARD credit?
100 shares is nothing to sneeze at, but hey if you have the cash free snag those shares in one go and get a $75 M1 bonus while you're at it! ;-)
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