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Symphony of the Seas: ship guide

Oasis Class from Galveston in 2026, moving to Fort Lauderdale in 2027.

Best for: Texas and Gulf Coast families who want a full Oasis Class ship from Galveston in 2026, and Florida cruisers looking for 6- and 8-night Caribbean itineraries from Fort Lauderdale in 2027. Sails from Galveston, Fort Lauderdale in 2026 and 2027.

Symphony of the Seas
Symphony of the Seas
228,081gross tons
5,518guests at double occupancy
2,200crew
18decks
2018entered service
1,188 ftlong
2,759staterooms

About Symphony of the Seas

Symphony of the Seas was the fourth Oasis Class ship when she debuted in April 2018 and held the title of world’s largest cruise ship until her newer sisters arrived. She measures 228,081 gross tons and 1,188 feet, with 18 decks, 2,759 staterooms including 188 suites, 5,518 guests at double occupancy and 2,200 crew from more than 70 nations. Her seven neighborhoods include Central Park, the Boardwalk and the Royal Promenade.

Symphony brought several firsts to the fleet: the two-story Ultimate Family Suite with its own slide, the Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade on the Boardwalk, Hooked Seafood and the glow-in-the-dark Laser Tag: Battle for Planet Z. The Ultimate Abyss drops ten stories, the Perfect Storm trio of waterslides and twin FlowRiders sit aft, and Hairspray headlines the Royal Theater with Flight and HiRo rounding out the show lineup.

In May 2026 Symphony moved to Galveston, Texas, sailing 4- to 8-night Western Caribbean cruises to Cozumel, Costa Maya and Roatan, with longer sailings adding Nassau and Perfect Day at CocoCay. Royal Caribbean has confirmed she repositions to Fort Lauderdale in 2027 for 6- and 8-night Caribbean cruises, with Icon of the Seas taking over the Galveston weeklong program that August.

  • Ultimate Abyss, a ten-story dry slide with a 92-foot drop
  • The Perfect Storm waterslides: Typhoon, Cyclone and Supercell
  • Twin FlowRider surf simulators and a zip line nine decks above the Boardwalk
  • Hairspray, Flight: Dare to Dream and the HiRo AquaTheater show
  • Laser Tag: Battle for Planet Z in Studio B
  • Ultimate Family Suite with an in-suite slide and whirlpool balcony
  • Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade and Hooked Seafood, both fleet debuts on this ship
  • Central Park with more than 20,000 tropical plants

Staterooms and suites

Interior

Interior rooms plus Virtual Balcony rooms with a real-time floor-to-ceiling display; good value for Galveston drive-in travelers who spend the day in the neighborhoods.

Ocean View

Window rooms, including Studio Ocean View rooms sized for solo travelers.

Balcony

Ocean-view balconies plus Central Park and Boardwalk view balconies that face inward over the gardens or the AquaTheater.

Family suites

The two-story Ultimate Family Suite has an in-suite slide, a game room with air hockey and video games, a whirlpool and table tennis on the balcony; two-bedroom AquaTheater Suites overlook the stern shows.

Suites

Royal Suite Class covers Junior Suites, Grand Suites, Owner’s Suites, Crown Loft Suites and the Royal Loft Suite; Sky and Star Class guests use the Suite Lounge, Suite Sun Deck and Coastal Kitchen, and Star Class adds a Royal Genie.

Symphony of the Seas deck plans

Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.

Deck 18 plan

Deck 18

Staterooms.

Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.

On board Symphony of the Seas

Zip Line
Zip Line
Wonderland
Wonderland
Wipe Out Bar
Wipe Out Bar
Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting
Windjammer
Windjammer
Whirlpool
Whirlpool
Voyagers
Voyagers
Vitality Cafe
Vitality Cafe
Vintages wine Bar
Vintages wine Bar
Up And Away
Up And Away
Ulimate Abyss
Ulimate Abyss
Typhoone And Cyclone
Typhoone And Cyclone

Dining on Symphony of the Seas

Main Dining RoomIncluded

Three-course dinner with a rotating nightly menu across three levels.

WindjammerIncluded

Buffet with global stations for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Solarium BistroIncluded

Lighter Mediterranean fare in the adults-only Solarium.

El Loco FreshIncluded

Tacos, burritos and nachos near the pool deck.

Park CaféIncluded

Paninis, salads and sandwiches in Central Park.

Boardwalk Dog HouseIncluded

Hot dogs and sausages on the Boardwalk.

Hooked SeafoodSpecialty

New England-style seafood and a raw bar, first introduced on this ship.

Jamie’s Italian by Jamie OliverSpecialty

Family-style Italian in Central Park.

Chops GrilleSpecialty

Signature steakhouse with premium cuts.

WonderlandSpecialty

Imaginative, theatrical dining over two levels.

Entertainment and activities

  • Hairspray in the Royal Theater and Flight: Dare to Dream
  • HiRo in the AquaTheater and 1977 on the Studio B ice
  • Ultimate Abyss, the Perfect Storm waterslides and the Boardwalk zip line
  • Twin FlowRiders, two 43-foot rock climbing walls and a sports court with pickleball
  • Laser Tag: Battle for Planet Z and the Escape the Rubicon escape room
  • Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade, Rising Tide Bar, Bionic Bar and Dazzles
  • Music Hall, Boleros, Schooner Bar piano sing-alongs and the SHUSH! Silent Party
  • Vitality Spa and Fitness Center

Families and who it suits

Adventure Ocean runs programs for ages 6 months to 12 years in dedicated spaces including the Adventure Science Lab, Imagination Studio and Adventure Ocean Theater, with Splashaway Bay and a carousel on the Boardwalk for younger children and a separate teen lounge for ages 13 to 17.

Best for: Texas and Gulf Coast families who want a full Oasis Class ship from Galveston in 2026, and Florida cruisers looking for 6- and 8-night Caribbean itineraries from Fort Lauderdale in 2027.

Sails from: Galveston, Fort Lauderdale · Regions: Western Caribbean, Bahamas

Symphony of the Seas questions we answer every day

How big is Symphony of the Seas?
Symphony of the Seas is 228,081 gross tons and 1,188 feet long, with 18 decks (16 for guests), 2,759 staterooms including 188 suites, 5,518 guests at double occupancy and 2,200 crew. She was the world’s largest cruise ship from 2018 until Wonder of the Seas arrived in 2022 and remains one of the largest ships afloat.
Where does Symphony of the Seas sail in 2026 and 2027?
From May 2026 she sails from Galveston, Texas, on 4- to 8-night Western Caribbean cruises to Cozumel, Costa Maya and Roatan, with longer sailings adding Nassau and Perfect Day at CocoCay. Royal Caribbean has announced that she moves to Fort Lauderdale in 2027 to offer 6- and 8-night Caribbean cruises. Check the live sailing list below for exact dates.
Who is Symphony of the Seas best for?
Families and groups who want the full Oasis Class package of neighborhoods, slides, shows and a long list of restaurants. The ship is especially strong for families with teens thanks to laser tag, the Ultimate Abyss, twin FlowRiders and the arcade at Playmakers, while Central Park and the Solarium give adults room to unwind.
What is the Ultimate Family Suite?
A two-story suite that debuted on Symphony of the Seas. It has an in-suite slide between floors, a private game room with air hockey, video games and a life-size Connect Four, a balcony whirlpool and outdoor table tennis. It sleeps a large family and comes with Star Class perks including a Royal Genie.
What is included in the fare?
The Main Dining Room, Windjammer, Solarium Bistro, El Loco Fresh, Park Café, Boardwalk Dog House, Café Promenade, Sorrento’s and Sprinkles are included, along with the shows, slides, pools, FlowRiders and most activities. Specialty restaurants, drinks packages, Wi-Fi and the spa are extra. SmartCruiser adds bonus onboard credit on sailings where the cruise line allows it, not available booking direct.
Which stateroom should I book?
Balcony rooms over Central Park or the Boardwalk are a popular middle ground with a lively view. Ocean-facing balconies suit couples on the longer 7- and 8-night sailings. Families should compare two connecting rooms against a Grand Suite or the Ultimate Family Suite, and solo travelers can look at Studio Ocean View rooms.

Facts checked against Royal Caribbean: Symphony of the Seas, Royal Caribbean: Symphony of the Seas things to do, Royal Caribbean: Symphony of the Seas rooms, Royal Caribbean Press Center: Symphony of the Seas fast facts on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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