Large room with big couch, larger veranda, nice bathroom.  Lots of storage space. Nice art work.  Bed was uncomfortable and the room had lots of bulkhead creaks and noises, wind noise, and we could hear noises in adjoining cabins.  Conveniently located close to the forward lobby area and elevators.

Miami is a nice port for cruise departures, with lots of things to do and fabulous restaurants.

Miami

A great overview of the island and a couple of fun stops, first at a Monkey Sanctuary that included the opportunity to hold a sloth, then a stop at an Iguana farm, with 100s of iguanas.

We have been to Cozumel many times - it is a nice place, but we have run out of options that don’t include water sports (can’t do) or long trips to the mainland.

Cozumel

Nassau is one of my least favorite ports.  It is crowded, noisy and can be dangerous.

Nassau

Limited excursion opportunities and a small port area down a very long pier.

Costa Maya

We could probably be content with the included dining options, but after cruising on Oceania several times and experiencing the good food at the specialty restaurants on Oasis and Harmony, I guess you pay even more to have a more upscale experience on a mega ship.Our favorite space is Central Park, an outdoor deck area on Deck 8 mid-ships; this haven has thousands of live plants, low-key entertainment in the evenings, a great breakfast and lunch cafe that is included in the ship fare (Park Cafe), upscale retailers (Hublot, Bulgari, Cartier) and several of the specialty restaurants, including Chops Grill, 150 Central Park, Jamie’s Italian and Vintages (tapas and wine).

Symphony of the Seas Review

Mega ship experience is not quite so magical on Symphony of the Seas

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