Just back from a Western Caribbean sailing on Symphony. Even after a decade of cruising Royal, a few things surprised us. Here's the unvarnished review.
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The short version: Symphony of the Seas remains one of Royal’s strongest ships in the Oasis class, but a decade in, certain experiences are showing their age. Here’s what worked, what didn’t, and the one excursion we now recommend to every first-timer.
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