Rare Radio Posted September 27 #1 Share Posted September 27 (edited) This post was recognized by LauraS! "And another from Radio! Thank you for generously sharing your time at sea with everyone at Cruise Critic! See your post featured on our: Click: Cruise Reports page. When you return, please consider submitting it to the site for publication as well: Click: Write a Review" Radio was awarded the badge '"Live from...."' and 5 points. Welcome to "LIVE" from Symphony of the Seas. Hello everyone, and good day. The Sea is Calling. I will head north (I-95) tomorrow to sail Symphony of the Seas from Cape Liberty on Sunday. (September 29, 2024) This will be my first Cruise with Royal Caribbean since Sept 2022. I have been sailing during the last 2 years with MSC, NCL, and Princess Cruises. This will be my first time on Symphony of the Seas. She was built in 2018 and was refurbished in 2023. I look forward to exploring all the neighborhoods onboard to see what may have changed. The ship has been sailing with capacities over 100%. I have read many reports/reviews that there were too many passengers. (with many passengers pushing or shoving in lines, security being called, etc.) I have read previous reviews where passengers loved their cruise while many others hated their cruise, so I will board Symphony of the Seas with an open mind for 14 nights. You will be viewing the ship through my eyes, and I will provide you with my thoughts onboard. This 7 night B2B sailing will have the same itinerary each week. I am happy that I have the same cabin for week one and week two of my sailing. I am sure that I will be watching news for a bit during my 3 days at sea (each week). I hope for clear weather next week and look forward to entering the Passenger Terminal at Cape Liberty this Sunday. There will be much more coming in just a few days . . . Thanks for tuning in. Radio Symphony of the Seas "LIVE" Sept 29, 2024 7 Night Itinerary Image Credit © 2024 Royal Caribbean International Hideaway Beach at CocoCay Image Credit © 2024 Royal Caribbean International Coco Beach Club at Coco Cay Image Credit © 2024 Royal Caribbean International Symphony of the Seas from Cape Liberty Image Credit © 2024 Royal Caribbean International / ©2024 Cape Liberty Cruise Port Symphony Fun Facts Image Credit © 2024 Royal Caribbean International . Edited September 27 by Radio 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted September 27 #2 Share Posted September 27 We will be with you on Symphony for the first week in a Boardwalk Balcony cabin. Along with Oasis, Symphony is my favorite RCCL ship. We love Central Park, the Solarium Bistro for Breakfast, the ice show and Hairspray (one of the few RCCL shows with a positive message). We have never experienced pushing or shoving in lines. The itinerary is weak, but for us, it's all about the ship. Hope we meet onboard! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another_Critic Posted September 27 #3 Share Posted September 27 This will be my 3rd sailing on Symphony this month (1 physical (9/1) and 2 virtual (9/15 and 9/29)). 🙂 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmagoo1 Posted September 27 #4 Share Posted September 27 Will be joining you on 9/29! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted September 27 #5 Share Posted September 27 Great to see you sailing on Royal again and doing a live review. I really liked Symphony. Great ship. Have a great time and I will be following along. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acethesuperhero Posted September 27 #6 Share Posted September 27 (edited) I'll be onboard with you on 10/6, but following along for now to get myself hyped! Edited September 27 by acethesuperhero fumbled a bit lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebody Posted September 27 #7 Share Posted September 27 We’re onboard now and have had a great cruise! Our waiter said we have about 6300 passengers but really hasn’t seemed crowded at all. A little tough finding a table for 6 a couple of mornings at solarium bistro or windjammer, but was always able to get one. Had a “Perfect Day” at CocoCay. We did Coco Beach Club and will continue to do so as long as the price is right. We did Resort Day Pass in Nassau at the British Colonial for the first time and will definitely return. Sadly heading back to Bayonne, after a wonderful cruise. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted September 27 Author #8 Share Posted September 27 26 minutes ago, Homebody said: We’re onboard now and have had a great cruise! Our waiter said we have about 6300 passengers but really hasn’t seemed crowded at all. A little tough finding a table for 6 a couple of mornings at solarium bistro or windjammer, but was always able to get one. >snip< Wow, thanks for the great review. . . Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted September 27 Author #9 Share Posted September 27 51 minutes ago, Sea Dog said: Great to see you sailing on Royal again and doing a live review. I really liked Symphony. Great ship. Have a great time and I will be following along. Thanks for tuning in Sea Dog. It should be fun 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoomerica Posted September 27 #10 Share Posted September 27 Love to see another Radio Live...Thanks for taking us along 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted September 27 Author #11 Share Posted September 27 54 minutes ago, zoomerica said: Love to see another Radio Live...Thanks for taking us along Thanks for tuning in, zoomerica. I am hoping for good weather. . . Radio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorey2007 Posted September 27 #12 Share Posted September 27 I always love your reviews and will be following along. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valmoisy Posted September 28 #13 Share Posted September 28 I have enjoyed your past reviews and look forward to following along on this one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonTexasNY Posted September 28 #14 Share Posted September 28 Glad you're back. I was so happy to see you cruising RCI again and posting LIVE. Have a delightful cruise, smooth sails and plenty of uninterrupted news watching. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare perfect match Posted September 28 #15 Share Posted September 28 (edited) We loved Symphony! I have a lot of great memories from that ship so I’m looking forward to following along! I always love your reviews, too! Edited September 28 by perfect match 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted September 28 #16 Share Posted September 28 I have followed you for years and in my book you rate as one of the best original live thread creators as far as cruising goes. In fact that on one of my recent cruises when I posted —- I too “Watched the news” I was paying tribute to your eye for sharing facts, and justly so gave credit to your eyes when watching the news. Looking forward to following your travels. Take care. Be safe. A lot of news going on, hope you can take it all in. Lionesss aka. Sue. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler Posted September 28 #17 Share Posted September 28 Following. Excited for a Radio live review on rccl again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjtt Posted September 28 #18 Share Posted September 28 YAY, another live Radio review!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted September 28 Author #19 Share Posted September 28 7 hours ago, BonTexasNY said: Glad you're back. I was so happy to see you cruising RCI again and posting LIVE. Have a delightful cruise, smooth sails and plenty of uninterrupted news watching. Thanks, BonTexasNY. . . I can even watch news with the TV off. . . 💤🛌 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted September 28 Author #20 Share Posted September 28 7 hours ago, Lionesss said: I have followed you for years and in my book you rate as one of the best original live thread creators as far as cruising goes. In fact that on one of my recent cruises when I posted —- I too “Watched the news” I was paying tribute to your eye for sharing facts, and justly so gave credit to your eyes when watching the news. >SNIP< Wow, thanks Lioness. . .Your check is in the mail.🙂 Yes, the best place to "watch news" is on a Cruise Ship. 😴🛌💤 Radio 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecslady Posted September 28 #21 Share Posted September 28 Hope you enjoy the Symphony! We had a great time this past July. Looking forward to your live review. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted September 28 #22 Share Posted September 28 We enjoyed Symphony earlier this year. Looking forward to your live reporting! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfargo53 Posted September 28 #23 Share Posted September 28 we board symphony on oct.13 and are looking forward to another of your great reviews 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted September 28 Author #24 Share Posted September 28 1 minute ago, gfargo53 said: we board symphony on oct.13 and are looking forward to another of your great reviews Thanks gfargo53. . . It should be 14 nights of fun.🙂 Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted September 28 Author #25 Share Posted September 28 It's time to get a coffee, head north on I-95, and the NJ Turnpike up to my pre-cruise Hotel. . . Radio . 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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