John ignore these nay sayers. People just like to complain to complain. Love your attitude and commentary. If people can’t appreciate it, they can keep on scrolling, right? Thanks for your time and review. As one who has never sailed RC, I really appreciate all the information.
@ByteSizeCruises3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@gumsbob13 ай бұрын
Hi John, Sandy and I had a great time meeting you aboard the Symphony. Thanks. Bob
@ByteSizeCruises3 ай бұрын
Great meeting and spending time with you all.
@theresaconnor21353 ай бұрын
I’ve done this itinerary twice on Oasis and doing it again next month on Symphony. Not a fan of the itinerary, but I’m an hour and ten minutes away so why not. Previous two times we went to Junkanoo and Cabbage beaches; hoping to change it up. We shall seel
@ByteSizeCruises3 ай бұрын
Have a blast!!
@cindycline52292 ай бұрын
Just got back from the Sept 15 sailing. Had a phenomenal time. I liked the sea days and wasn’t really concerned about ports. They canceled Port Canaveral because of weather and we had an extra day so I was happy. Great weather for the perfect day.. I splurged and got the beach club. Got off the ship super early and had a great spot.. It never got really full, which I was surprised I thought the shows were the best I’ve seen and also had a blast at the street parties. A couple of nights the orchestra vocal leader for Hairspray plays the piano in the Schooner Bar. Connor was phenomenal. We had dinners in the MDR for most of the nights, but did book Choppes and Wonderland. I don’t think I would do the my time dining again, but do the late seating. I like the experience of having the same waiter and staff. We moved around quite a bit.. The most moving thing I’ve ever experienced was on this cruise ship when they honored all our heroes. The Cruise Director Elvis got the entire Royal promenade to go silent as taps was played.
@ByteSizeCruises2 ай бұрын
That is awesome!!
@travismayes232 ай бұрын
Great video
@ByteSizeCruises2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much.
@SimmerSarahh3 ай бұрын
I noticed the symphony 10.27 in the background, I’ll be on that sailing! My first ever cruise! Great review of what to expect on board
@ByteSizeCruises3 ай бұрын
Thanks. Say hi and let me know if you like it
@Soooome23443 ай бұрын
Me toooo!!
@edwardkomrska91273 ай бұрын
Going on Symphon in April out of Miami and can't wait. We've only sailed Independence about 6 weeks ago and fell in love with Royal then. Can't wait
@ByteSizeCruises3 ай бұрын
Woohoo. OMG it is going to be so much fun!
@michelenesiba24492 ай бұрын
Thank you, we go December 1. it is my husband’s first big cruise, we have done Margarita at sea not sure I count that, lol! I haven’t been on Royal since 2011. Can’t wait!
@ByteSizeCruises2 ай бұрын
Hope you have a blast!!
@Whatusay.892 ай бұрын
Great review!
@ByteSizeCruises2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@cowboyvalley3 ай бұрын
Good video! Everything you said is why we only go RCL anymore! We've been on 20+ cruises with Carnival, Celebrity, Princess and mostly Royal. For us, unless you're going to Alaska or Europe, the ship is the destination. The Islands are great, but mostly all the same, save Coco Cay.
@kimkrentcil45813 ай бұрын
I did Anthem for New Year's this past year. It was cold the first 2 days and last days, but we still had a great time. I wanted a cheap vacation at the last second (booked in Nov). I live in Livingston. You asked about Oasis, so I have been on Wonder. We have 2 celebrity booked for 2025. (from Seatle and Port Carnavel).
@ElizabethCSalazar3 ай бұрын
Hi John great video! I feel that because it left from NJ there isn’t great options. I have been doing carnival for years and it’s expected when leaving NYC. Carnival was great in the beginning but now…. I won’t comment how it is now. It’s big difference leaving from Fl. Going to sympathy oct 20th can’t wait. First time trying royal too.
@ByteSizeCruises3 ай бұрын
Hope you have a great time!! Ill be getting back on the 27th
@chipstetson9743 ай бұрын
Can't comment on Oasis ships, however we sailed on Liberty of the Seas out of Bayonne. Embarkation was a snap! Baggage handling...same! TSA and airports could learn a lot from RC. Agree w/ your food assessment ! Tuscan's food was great, but just felt a bit rushed is all. Chops hit the spot! Sabor was fine, nice to have fresh guac. but we likely wouldn't revisit. Stewards and concierges service was over the top, really made the 5 day cruise for us. We had a blast...trying Celebrity next June.
@ByteSizeCruises3 ай бұрын
Great tips. Celebrity is great. Hope you enjoy!!
@discopolice2 ай бұрын
hey, you mentioned X-rays at check-in - are these backscatter machines like at modern airports? haven't flown or cruised since 2015 so would like to be prepared.
@ByteSizeCruises2 ай бұрын
No. The xray machines are just for bags. You walk through the standard metal detector ones
@pamgerris54813 ай бұрын
I'm going on Symphony in October. Maybe you could comment on their reservation policies for their entertainment shows...Not really clear about when we can pre-book the Aquatic show and Ice Skating show. I'd like to pre-book rather than wait until we get on board
@ByteSizeCruises3 ай бұрын
You got it. When are you going in October?
@pamgerris54813 ай бұрын
@@ByteSizeCruises We're on it back to back from Oct 6-20
@matwithonlyonet3 ай бұрын
@@pamgerris5481it's been up for a while now to book, I'm going on the 10/6 one
@DavidSchrage3 ай бұрын
I was on 9/1/24 great cruise we were late getting off the ship due to ship traffic but it was excellent
@ByteSizeCruises3 ай бұрын
Yep. i got on right after you.
@melvinjacobs23283 ай бұрын
The Symphony is my favorite Royal ship
@ByteSizeCruises3 ай бұрын
Love it
@karln5242 ай бұрын
How do I get a job like yours? Going on a cruise is great.
@ByteSizeCruises2 ай бұрын
Become a travel agent!!
@karln5242 ай бұрын
@@ByteSizeCruises I might have too. Was on the Symphony of the seas September 15-22. Was a good cruise.
@Swiftysticks2 ай бұрын
Anyone going Oct 13th to the 20th?
@kmarshie3 ай бұрын
OMG, why has no one at this billion dollar company thought to have a separate drop off area and pick up area.
@ByteSizeCruises3 ай бұрын
It’s insane
@Tripwithmeandmore3 ай бұрын
I heard the wizard of Oz museum 14:59 is beautiful in Orlando Cape Canaveral! Try that next time!