Symphony of the Seas - Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day
A 7-night loop from Miami that pairs two Bahamas stops - Nassau and Royal Caribbean's private island Perfect Day at CocoCay - with the historic forts of San Juan and the new Taino Bay port in Puerto Plata. Two well-spaced sea days leave time to work through the ship's eight-neighborhood lineup, from the Ultimate Abyss slide to the AquaTheater shows.
Price Range
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Mid-Range
*Prices vary by cabin type, sailing date, and availability. Confirm rates with Royal Caribbean before booking.
Ship Details — Symphony of the Seas
View full Symphony of the Seas detailsYear Built
2018
Tonnage
228,081 GT
Passengers
6,680
Crew
2,200
Decks
18
Class
Oasis
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About the Ship
What Travelers Say About Symphony of the Seas
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Symphony of the Seas sailing. Based on 9,000 discussions.
Symphony of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean's Oasis-class megaships — over 1,180 feet long, carrying roughly 5,500-6,600 guests — and its signature trick is the 'neighborhood' concept: Central Park (an open-air garden with real trees and quieter dining), the carnival-style Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the pool/Solarium decks, and the sports/entertainment zones. The payoff is that despite the eye-watering passenger count, crowds get diffused and the ship feels more like a floating resort town than a single packed hull. The vibe is busy, family-forward, and activity-packed; debuting in 2018, it's essentially a near-twin of the newer (and pricier) Wonder of the Seas.
What People Love
- Seven distinct 'neighborhoods' (Central Park, Boardwalk, Royal Promenade, etc.) genuinely spread out 5,500+ guests, so even near-full the ship rarely feels as packed as the passenger count suggests — Central Park is a quiet, plant-filled retreat for reading and slower dinners
- Strongest entertainment lineup in the Oasis class: the Tony-winning Broadway musical 'Hairspray,' the aerospace production 'Flight,' the 'HiRO' AquaTheater high-dive show, and ice skating — book all four free shows in the app the day boarding opens because good slots fill fast
- Wonderland is widely called the best specialty restaurant in the fleet — an Alice-in-Wonderland multi-course tasting menu that's as much theater as dinner; pair it with Izumi, Chops Grille, and Hooked Seafood for the best paid dining
Common Complaints
- Pinch-point crowding is real despite the layout: the Windjammer at peak lunch, the Royal Promenade during sales/parades, elevators at show let-out, and the pool deck (chair hogs) all bottleneck
- The sheer size means a lot of walking and waiting — an aft cabin to a forward show can mean long elevator queues; many reviewers recommend a midship/low-deck cabin to minimize the trek
- Boardwalk-view balcony cabins sit directly above the Boardwalk entertainment zone, so noise carries up late, and they aren't fully private (overlooked from the opposite side)