What is YOUR favorite part about Symphony of the Seas?
@jeffreylevin96164 ай бұрын
I guess the Aqua Theater is my favorite if I had to choose. Never realized how many specialty restaurants were in the outdoor place with the trees. Only thing I don't like about Oasis class is not enough views of the sea.
@MsVee8884 ай бұрын
You!!! We bumped into each other on the 12th floor. You made our day!! Keep doing a great job Mr. Weekend man! 🤩
@selinasites28934 ай бұрын
I really love the Central Park AND the free Mediterranean dining near the solarium!
@TheWeekendCruiser4 ай бұрын
@@MsVee888 hahaha we sure did! Great seeing you and the other lady on the way to the gym! It is a small cruising world!
@anniep37734 ай бұрын
As a diamond member is there a lounge onboard.
@genericwatcher24392 ай бұрын
I always watch HOURS of video before I go on a ship, saves me HOURS wandering around figuring things out. Thank you for a great video!
@AC-lz1zv4 ай бұрын
As always I really enjoy your content because you make it all about the ships and not about a bunch of fluff and time fillers like another person who talks about themselves and sings songs.
@TheWeekendCruiser4 ай бұрын
Thank you and that is greatly appreciated! Hearing that a 30 minute video doesn't have fluff and fillers is an awesome compliment. :-)
@JJ-uq8ys4 ай бұрын
Thank you 🎉
@tealuver72884 ай бұрын
We just sail on her last week from Cape liberty. The ship is beautiful.
@kdevus4 ай бұрын
5/31 to 6/7? Greatest time of our lives! Might have crossed paths with you we were absolutely everywhere! And some places we probably should not have been haha! Wooo!
@Wendy4life4 ай бұрын
I was on that sailing and the week before I was on Wonder. It’s amazing how they keep improving the oasis class ships with each launch!
@TheWeekendCruiser4 ай бұрын
Completely agree Wendy! Symphony is great but Wonder is def a step up!
@DEBCORD054 ай бұрын
Leaving from Bayonne in two weeks so excited
@kdevus4 ай бұрын
Have fun! It’s a fantastic experience!!
@jonathanpease1154 ай бұрын
I was just on Harmony of the Seas and it’s so interesting to see how most of the ship is the exact same and then there’s these changes that are different between the two, some big some small. Makes you wonder behind the scenes what makes them change something small, like the placement of paper towels at Windjammer for example, haha.
@TheWeekendCruiser4 ай бұрын
hahah I would love to be a fly on the all for the debate in the conference room around that!
@veronicaskoch3757Ай бұрын
Best trip, will go again n again. Leaving from Bayonne, not standing out in new York Streets 😮
@fletcherprince4 ай бұрын
I was on that cruise! My favorite parts of the ship were on Deck 8 -- jazz in Central Park, avoiding the crazy-crowded Windjammer and going to the Park Cafe instead and listening to the cover band in the Dazzles bar. I also loved the ice skating show. I feel like, after going on Royal Caribbean ships of all sizes, the bigger ships do not have commensurately bigger venues and eating places. Like, the Windjammer did not appear to be bigger for the amount of people on the ship; the pool decks were overstuffed. I wouldn't go again. Just my impression.
@kdevus4 ай бұрын
Overbooking is a real problem. The fact they also cruise simultaneously and port with 3-5 other ships on any given day pisses me off too. We increased nassau population by almost 20,000 people in 3 hours. That’s not a good thing for anyone on “vacation” I don’t want a marathon Black Friday experience. Windjammer was constantly absolutely stuffed with people. I seen people unable to find seating multiple times including us. When you’re hungover that sucks lol. Overall beautiful ship and experience. Too many people. Too much overbooking. Water park day you could barely walk around. Wave pool was capacity. I could go on for hours but it would take away from the overall experience.
@Nicole-jb5oj4 ай бұрын
Love your videos. When are you going on Magnifica again? Would love to see more videos. I will be going on my first ever on the Magnifica in July. The ships look so big and beautiful thank you for sharing.
@fletcherprince4 ай бұрын
I was on Magnifica in April and I loved it. The cruise director was awesome. Did you notice it's going to Europe in November this year and no indication of when it's returning to the US. So go while you can!
@Nicole-jb5oj4 ай бұрын
@@fletcherprince Thank You so much!!
@Wendy-lq8uw4 ай бұрын
@@fletcherprinceit will back in New Jersey May 2025 its replacing Oasis for the next couple of years we are also getting Odyssey replacing AOS happy to have these new beautiful ships
@TheWeekendCruiser4 ай бұрын
Give me three weeks and I will be back! Though, the last trip I recorded the full ship tour and it is in editing now. Hope to have this out this week, so stay tuned!
@Nicole-jb5oj4 ай бұрын
@@TheWeekendCruiser❤
@sihdnee10774 ай бұрын
Looking forward to watching this one. We're booked this ship for November 2024.
@jeffreylevin96164 ай бұрын
I really really loved this video. Not sure I ever watched a full Oasis Class Video. Thank you so much. Love you Bro. At some point I'm gonna join one of your group cruises.
@TheWeekendCruiser4 ай бұрын
We would love to have you on a group cruise Jeff!! Thank you and glad you made it all the way through! I honestly put off making full-ship tours but VERY glad I decided to start doing these.
@blublulady4 ай бұрын
Thank you! This was great! We are hoping to book symphony out of Bayonne (fingers crossed) for 2026.
@TheWeekendCruiser4 ай бұрын
I love someone who can plan so far out! Well done!
@kdevus4 ай бұрын
She leaves Bayonne I believe by then for Miami. They alternate every couple of years her embarkation port.
@Cruisetravelexplore2 ай бұрын
Awesome video! Glad I found It I was wondering how this Ship compares to like the Harmony or Allure its very similar but I had no idea about the Vending machines and cell phone charging. Pretty cool I will be going on this one in Sept out of New Jersey not sure which airport would be best or closest? Any recommendations this will be my first Cruise out of New Jersey.
@veronicaskoch3757Ай бұрын
Main dinning room WONDERFUL, My husband n i forgot to check time to eat, head waiter went out of his way to fill us in a nice table for 2
@andreafalco8184 ай бұрын
So excited for you to be touring her. Sailing her end of August
@TheWeekendCruiser4 ай бұрын
Have a blast!
@gracedimondc.71882 ай бұрын
Really helpful information 👍going on my cruise tomorrow
@stormraven41834 ай бұрын
Excellent tour. I love your format, it gives a great POV experience. Thank you.
@TheWeekendCruiser4 ай бұрын
Thank you and greatly appreciated!
@ruthc44582 ай бұрын
Great overview of the Symphony, we’re booked for 9/29….i can’t wait.🛳️🛳️🛳️
@cindycline52292 ай бұрын
I’m going on Sept 15th!!!
@_bikerboyzx3 ай бұрын
The REAL secret to the elevators is: if you’re on a lower deck (8 below) and want to go to the pool deck…get on a lift that’s going down. Because there’s not many stops below and once it hits tge lowest deck destination, it’ll make its way back up. The elevators are *first push, first serve. And the process is reversed when leaving the pool deck. Get on a lift already going up if possible, that way when it hits the top, it’ll make its way down. Patience is key!
@ayannasheree39102 ай бұрын
Thats what my crew do😂
@_bikerboyzx2 ай бұрын
@@ayannasheree3910 I figured it out halfway through my first Royal Cruise back in 2022. While other people were complaining, I was like…😈
@MzCharzlifestyle2 ай бұрын
Since you told everyone the next time you go it's going to be crowded😆! Can't reveal all the secrets on the internet! I'll be going April 2025.
@mypassivedaysАй бұрын
@@MzCharzlifestyleIm going June 2025👍‼️
@bethgintx4 ай бұрын
What a timely video as I just booked the Symphony for January 2025 (with my sister). I’ve been on Allure and Wonder and will sail Harmony in December. This ship is gorgeous and excited to be on her.
@TheWeekendCruiser4 ай бұрын
Beth, you are going to make your way through the fleet in no time!
@bethgintx4 ай бұрын
@@TheWeekendCruiser so funny. Going on Navigator (3 times - home port) and that completes the Voyage Class. Symphony in January 25, and Quantum in the summer to Alaska. Just need Oasis to complete that class. It all started on Monarch in 1994!
@steveb11084 ай бұрын
Looking forward to your thoughts; I sail on her June 21st!
@faleciahenry9646Ай бұрын
Short & sweet! Thanks❤!
@dinodesantis29764 ай бұрын
Thank you for the excellent tour.
@veronicaskoch3757Ай бұрын
Hope it leaves from Jersey next summer , will do it right
@LoganfoodreviewsАй бұрын
Thanks for the vid🎉
@claudiafernandez5884 ай бұрын
I loved to see you there! So nice and kind. Hope to see you on another adventure!!!
@TheWeekendCruiser4 ай бұрын
YES!! Always feel free to join us on a group to ensure it happens! Great meeting you as well.
@henrycrews49984 ай бұрын
Thank you Brandon, I'll be on Symphony in Sept.
@KristinKrullcambajewelry3 ай бұрын
Very informative video, thank you! Love your remark at the end about the table in the corner-- "Great lighting" ha! That's what I need >D .. Can't wait for September!
@TheWeekendCruiser3 ай бұрын
hahaha I know I am not the only one on a ship trying to post a good Instagram picture! Have a blast!
@Cruising.with.a.toddler4 ай бұрын
So happy you are doing a Royal Caribbean review!!
@TheWeekendCruiser4 ай бұрын
haha I do love Royal but I love others ships too! You will like that in September I go back to doing a lot more Royal Caribbean and Celebrity! Stay tuned!
@justwatching1902 ай бұрын
Did you ever have dinner on the main dining room? If so,how was it?
@TheWeekendCruiserАй бұрын
I did and it was fine. I don't find Royal's menu amazing these days but it was good food.
@shyrahhall42664 ай бұрын
I’m going July 5th🎉 can’t wait
@TheWeekendCruiser4 ай бұрын
Have a blast!
@KN-op3et4 ай бұрын
Great walkthrough!
@selinasites28934 ай бұрын
Thanks Brandon!!
@jeffreylevin96164 ай бұрын
Everything is so shiny.
@plentypeas2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tour! Also, fun fact: coco cay is actually pronounced “key” 😊
@TheWeekendCruiserАй бұрын
Ha, that is the correct pronunciation anytime not referencing it as a cruise port lol As a cruise port, Royal Caribbean decided to rename it for marketing purposes.
@campuspharmacy836Ай бұрын
I wish you had stated what's included or a extra charge in terms of the food.
@TheWeekendCruiserАй бұрын
Hey there, sorry I didn't call this out. I try to mention when something is "specialty" but don't always do it. If an restaurant looks smaller, or self service, it is complimentary. If it is not in the main dinning room and you sit and get waited on, it will be a charge. Hope this helps!
@jduke9893 ай бұрын
HI I was just on the Allure and I've been on the Wonder , I felt like the wonder is relatively the same style ship but it just felt better to be on , that being said is the symphony closer to the wonder or closer to the allure?
@TheWeekendCruiser3 ай бұрын
Allure will be closer to the Wonder. They built the symphony in 2018 and then the next Oasis class ship was Wonder in 2022. I do like Symphony a lot.
@veronicaskoch3757Ай бұрын
Had a back issue didn't want to cancel, treated unbelievabley asked if needed wheelchair, no i had cane, always willing to assist.
@TheWeekendCruiserАй бұрын
Very glad to hear this!
@susu18142 ай бұрын
Is there basketball court?
@TheWeekendCruiserАй бұрын
There is! Though it is more a "multi-purpose" court these days doing soccer, basketball, and pickle ball. In the aft section of the ship in the Sports Complex.
@alicefitzgerald88897 күн бұрын
the color of eggs are dependent on the kind of chicken
@loki96721 күн бұрын
what about babysitting? I want to be able to see the shows but I don't want to bring my 2 year old out
@TheWeekendCruiser20 күн бұрын
That is available on most ships but is not my area of knowledge. 😥
@jkin53514 ай бұрын
Is there a piano bar on this ship?
@TheWeekendCruiser3 ай бұрын
There is, Schooner bar deck 6 mid-ship. Same setup you will find on most Royal Caribbean ships.
@veronicaskoch3757Ай бұрын
How many pools
@TheWeekendCruiserАй бұрын
3 pools outside. Lots of hottubes outside and in solarium.