Roselea24

We've just returned from the Symphony of the Seas sailing 14-21 May out of Barcelona. We'd been on Symphony in April 2018 and cruised last year on the Odyssey of the Seas and on MSC Virtuosa. It was great to be back on an oasis class ship. SotS is showing some wear in comparison to the Odyssey but the entertainment on board is fantastic. The shows haven't changed but after 5 years, they still felt fresh. Crew were great. Service was very good. Playmakers was the only place where we had to wait for ages to be served- once inside and once outside. The food selection in the buffet isn't as good as it was, or on OotS last year but there was enough to choose from. No cereal anymore from Park Cafe but just went to buffet. Food was hot. Johnny Rockets breakfast very good. Solarium Bistro incredibly busy for breakfast the two days I popped in. We sailed in a GS and ate about half of our meals in CK. Both food and service was excellent. No issues with the cabin. RC suite benefits don't match MSC's YC and I think the food on MSC last summer was superior in both choice and quality, as well as the all day snacks available in the lounge, lift access and seating at shows. However, the entertainment isn't comparable at all. We've been to all the ports a number of times before so just wandered about. Weather wasn't great but the ship more than made up for it. Happy to answer any questions anyone travelling soon has but it was a fantastic week overall.

Thank you! Hope you had a lovely week. We're very much looking forward to it.

We're booked on the Odyssey of the Seas from Civitaveccia next month. Does Royal accept the Lloyds Pharmacy fit to fly test certificates? I know MSC accept them sailing from Southampton. Many thanks.