Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Symphony-Of-The-Seas

On June 8, during a cruise from Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey, to Port Canaveral, Florida, a glass panel above the pool deck of the 'Symphony of the Seas' unexpectedly shattered. The incident occurred as the ship was executing a 180-degree turn to dock, generating notable vibrations. Fortunately, the poolside area was devoid of guests at the moment, thanks to the swift actions of waiter Nitin Kumar. Alerted by the sight of the cracking glass, Kumar dashed to the deck and warned lounging passengers to move to safety, preventing potential injuries from the falling shards. While an official cause for the mishap has yet to be determined, the quick thinking of Kumar has garnered widespread admiration from both passengers and the Royal Caribbean crew. For more details and photos, visit: https://people.com/cruise-waiter-saves-passengers-from-glass-broken-window-royal-caribbean-symphony-seas-11752493.

A concerning incident occurred on April 14, 2025, when a young child fell between the 'Symphony of the Seas' and the concrete pier at Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas. The massive cruise ship had set sail from Miami on April 13, marking its first stop on a week-long Eastern Caribbean adventure. The 'Symphony of the Seas' was docked at CocoCay from around 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. Fortunately, the child's mother was close by, and quick actions led to a speedy rescue within just a few minutes. Following the incident, both mother and child were safely brought back onboard the 'Symphony of the Seas' without any disruptions to the ship's schedule. The vessel departed CocoCay as planned and continued its journey at sea on April 15. In the coming days, the cruise will visit St. Thomas and St. Maarten on April 16 and April 17, with plans to return for debarkation on April 20. For further details and visuals of the incident, you can view the report at: https://www.cruisehive.com/child-falls-between-pier-and-royal-caribbean-ship-at-cococay/169716.

The cruise ship 'Symphony of the Seas' encountered significant challenges during a sanitation inspection conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on February 9, 2025. With a score of 86, this luxury liner barely scraped by, just one point above the failure mark, prompting urgent questions regarding food safety and sanitation practices onboard. The inspection revealed a total of 44 violations, which included critical issues such as improper temperature controls for food storage and alarming hygiene practices. Notable findings from the inspection included: - Unsafe storage conditions for raw eggs and hamburgers; - Crew members with open wounds handling ice without gloves; - Unreported gastrointestinal illnesses affecting children aboard. At this time, Royal Caribbean has not yet submitted its corrective action report, which is essential for outlining changes the cruise line will implement to rectify the CDC's highlighted concerns.