Extra costs aboard Symphony of the Seas

[MyTMo777]

We’re considering the Symphony of the Seas. It looks amazing with so many activities and entertainment options. But I can’t seem to find a list of what activities and entertainment are complimentary vs. an additional cost. Can someone point me in the right direction?

[Ourusualbeach]

Pretty much all the entertainment and activities are free.  The one thing that comes to mind that isn’t is the Escape room.

 

Heres  a link to the cruise compass. Items for a fee have a $ sign listed after them 

https://issuu.com/hochmania/docs/day_1-1-converted-compressed

 

Edited May 5, 2019 by Ourusualbeach

[Grenouille21]

I sailed on Symphony in March, and didn't spend much extra on board other than souvenirs, room service breakfast twice, (and the arcade games that my daughter played).  The shows are included, and unless you are interested in private Flowrider lessons I believe all of the activities are included, too.  

 

Extra expenses:

 

Beverage packages

Starbucks

Specialty dining

Casino

Excursions

Room Service 

Specialty classes (cupcake decorating, etc.)

 

We had an amazing cruise!

[mickeygirl78]

Included activities- flowrider, zip line, mini golf, rock wall, ice skating, ping pong, sports court, ultimate abyss.

 

extra cost activities - escape room ($20 pp), cupcake decorating, sushi making class, arcade.

 

included food- windjammer, el loco fresh, main dining room, solarium, sorrentos, park cafe, cafe promonade, boardwalk dogs. Johnny Rockets is included for breakfast only.

 

food that costs extra - specialty dining (wonderland, chops, 151, Jamie’s, hooked, playmakers, Izumi). Sugar Beach candy/ice cream and Starbucks are extra too. 

 

I was just on the symphony last month and loved it, I hope you have a great time.

 

 

[MyTMo777]

Thank you all so much! We’ve only ever cruised NCL so I’m not familiar with what RCL offers. This is very helpful. Loved the link to the Cruise Compass too!

[BirdTravels]

19 minutes ago, MyTMo777 said:

Thank you all so much! We’ve only ever cruised NCL so I’m not familiar with what RCL offers. This is very helpful. Loved the link to the Cruise Compass too!

This is a link to our live post from the Symphony's first US cruise in November. Just to give you an idea of the types of food and entertainment available. Enjoy the biggest cruise ship in the world. 

 

 

 

Edited May 6, 2019 by BirdTravels

[vacationlover_mn]

Playmakers is an extra cost, but drinks are free if you have the drink package.  We went there late one night for potato skins and drinks, and it was a nice change of pace.

[gatour]

Exercise classes in gym have a cost.  However use of the equipment is free.

[ALWAYS CRUZIN]

You will never go on NCL again. Guaranteed. You cannot come even close to comparing these two. You will have a great time and be awed. it will blow you away. Enjoy

[coffeebean]

On 5/5/2019 at 7:42 PM, MyTMo777 said:

Thank you all so much! We’ve only ever cruised NCL so I’m not familiar with what RCL offers. This is very helpful. Loved the link to the Cruise Compass too!

I'm an avid NCL cruiser and really enjoy their experience. However.....having said that, you will be blown away by the RCCL Oasis class ships. Just off Harmony and was very pleasantly surprised to see this ship has water slides and The Ultimate Abyss dry slide which Oasis and Allure do not have . I imagine RCCL will add these features when those ships go in dry dock. Surely do hope they do.

 

Must say though that NCL has a water slide that is out of this world. I call it "the drop" slide. It will give you a rush like no slide on the RCCL ships, not even the Ultimate Abyss. Here is a peak of the NCL slide......

 

NCL's Freefall Waterslide - awesome!!!

Edited May 9, 2019 by coffeebean