Completed
Southern Caribbean Cruise
8-Night Southern Caribbean
Round trip: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida | Sat, Jan 27 2024 - Sun, Feb 04 2024
Important: To participate in the poker room, all reservations must be made through Card Player Cruises
Ship Name:
Symphony of the Seas
Poker Room:
Deck 3 Forward
Dining Begins:
5:30 p.m.
Passport: For US passengers a valid passport (6 months) or original birth certificate is required to board the ship. For Non US, please click here.
Itinerary
Day 1
All Aboard: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Sat, Jan 27 2024: Depart: 4:30PM
Poker Room open when at sea
Fort Lauderdale offers beaches, access to marine life, water sports, parks, tours and plenty of sightseeing. Visit the Everglades and experience about the local flora and fauna including alligators.
Day 2
Cruising: At Sea
Sun, Jan 28 2024: Cruising
Poker Room open when at sea
Come join us in the poker room! The poker room is open when we are not in port. That means all evenings and days we are at sea. If you are new to poker, take a beginners lesson with Linda Johnson 'The First Lady of Poker.
Day 3
Cruising: At Sea
Mon, Jan 29 2024: Cruising
Poker Room open when at sea
Symphony of the Seas is an Oasis Class ship built in 2018. It has all the modern amenities. Longer than any aircraft carrier, it includes 2,759 cabins and 18 decks. It's packed with restaurants, bars, tropical plants, pools, water rides and theaters.
Day 4
Port: Oranjestad, Aruba
Tue, Jan 30 2024: Arrives: 8:00AM, Departs: 9:00PM
Poker Room open when at sea
The capital of the Dutch island of Aruba, Oranjestad is a beautiful colonial city. Here you'll find luxury shopping, colorful architecture, art galleries and museums. Nearby, you will find breathtaking beaches, Kwihi trees and other natural wonders.
Day 5
Port: Willemstad, Curacao
Wed, Jan 31 2024: Arrives: 8:00AM, Departs: 6:00PM
Poker Room open when at sea
Established by the Dutch, Willemstad is a European city set in the Caribbean. With it's unique architectures and rich culture, new discoveries are endless. Visit the Queen Emma Bridge, museums, aquariums, beach and many other attractions.
Day 6
Cruising: At Sea
Thu, Feb 01 2024: Cruising
Poker Room open when at sea
Dining is world class on this ship. There are 20 different dining options from steak to Starbucks. Enjoy restaurants such as Hooked Seafood, Jamie's Italian, Sugar Beach, Izumi and many others.
Day 7
Port: Labadee, Haiti
Fri, Feb 02 2024: Arrives: 8:00AM, Departs: 5:00PM
Poker Room open when at sea
Labadee is a private port leased by Royal Caribbean where you can enjoy the Caribbean in a variety of ways. Sandy beaches, cabanas, zip lines, markets and other amenities are all just a walk away. If you are looking for something more private, try Columbus Cove just a ferry ride away.
Day 8
Cruising: At Sea
Sat, Feb 03 2024: Cruising
Poker Room open when at sea
On the Symphony, there are plenty of things to do on your cruise including our poker room! There are over 70 different activities including interactive theaters, live music, classes, theme nights, pools, water rides, adult only areas, escape room, wine tasting, comedy club, rock climbing and more.
Day 9
Port: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Sun, Feb 04 2024: Arrives: 7:00AM
Poker Room CLOSED
You'll want to extend your vacation by exploring all the wonders of Fort Lauderdale. From sandy beaches to the Everglades, you'll be able to experience nature at exciting new levels. In the evenings, enjoy world class restaurants and an exciting night life.
Poker Room
Card Player Cruises proudly features a professional, fully staffed, non-smoking poker room. The poker room is usually open for play immediately after the first-seating dinner on your departure day. The poker room remains open throughout most of the cruise except when the ship is in port. Free beginner lessons for novices are offered, followed by a low limit hold’em game for beginners only.
The Card Player Cruises staff will be happy to spread any game and limit that enough players want to play. A general guideline regarding the games and limits on most cruises is as follows:
Limit hold’em: $2/$4 – $4-$8 and higher upon request
No–limit hold’em: $1/3, $2/5, and higher upon request
Omaha/8: $4/8 and often higher ($10/20 on up).
Mixed games: Mixed games upon request Tournaments will be announced.
Please contact our office for further details.
All poker games are open to anyone 18 years and older.
All stateroom images are representative samples and actual staterooms may differ in appearance. Stateroom availability is subject to change without notice. Square footage is not specific, but is an average of category type. Please contact us for more details.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart | |
| 27-Jan | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 4:30 PM | ||
| 28-Jan | Cruising | Cruising | ||
| 29-Jan | Cruising | Cruising | ||
| 30-Jan | Oranjestad, Aruba | 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM | Docked |
| 31-Jan | Willemstad, Curacao | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Docked |
| 01-Feb | Cruising | Cruising | ||
| 02-Feb | Labadee, Haiti | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Docked |
| 03-Feb | Cruising | Cruising | ||
| 04-Feb | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 7:00 AM |
Staterooms
All staterooms and suites come complete with private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone.
OS - Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom
556 sq. ft. Balcony: 243 sq. ft. Sleeps up to 4 guests. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Private bathroom with tub and two sinks, marble entry, large closets, living area with table and sofa. Private balcony with table and chairs. This stateroom is available on these decks: Ten, Eleven, Twelve, Fourteen. Show Amenities
Owner's Suites fall under the Sky Royal Class Program
- Concierge Service
- All Day Access to Coastal Kitchen
- Specialty Bottled Water (upon arrival)
- Complimentary VOOM, The Fastest Internet at Sea
- Priority Boarding and Departure
- Priority Dining Reservations
- Reserved Seating Area in Select Entertainment Venues
- Suite Lounge Access (Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cocktails from 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm each evening)
- Access to Suite Sun Deck
- Exclusive Access to the Barefoot Beach Club the Royal Caribbean Private Destination Labadee
- Spa Bathrobes for Use Onboard
- Luxury Pillow Top Mattress
- Luxury Bathroom Amenities by L’Occitane
GS - Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom
371 sq. ft. Balcony: 105 sq. ft. Sleeps up to 4 guests. Bedroom area with two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Full bathroom with tub and two sinks. Living room with sofa that converts to double bed. Private balcony with seating area and private dining. This stateroom is available on these decks: Ten, Eleven, Twelve, Fourteen. Show Amenities
Grand Suites fall under the Sky Royal Class Program
- Concierge Service
- All Day Access to Coastal Kitchen
- Specialty Bottled Water (upon arrival)
- Complimentary VOOM, The Fastest Internet at Sea
- Priority Boarding and Departure
- Priority Dining Reservations
- Reserved Seating Area in Select Entertainment Venues
- Suite Lounge Access (Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cocktails from 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm each evening)
- Access to Suite Sun Deck
- Exclusive Access to the Barefoot Beach Club the Royal Caribbean Private Destination Labadee
- Spa Bathrobes for Use Onboard
- Luxury Pillow Top Mattress
- Luxury Bathroom Amenities by L’Occitane
J4 - Junior Suite
287 sq. ft. Balcony: 80 sq. ft. Bedroom area with two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Full bathroom with tub. Sitting area with sofa. Private balcony. This stateroom is available on these decks: Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven, Twelve, Fourteen. Show Amenities
Junior Suites fall under the Sea Royal Class Program
- Dinner at Coastal Kitchen
- Royal Caribbean Classic Bathrobes for Use Onboard
- Luxury Pillow Top Mattress
- Luxury Bathroom Amenities by L’Occitane
4D - Balcony Stateroom
Decks: 6, 7, 8,9,10,11,12 and 14
182 sq. ft. Balcony: 50 sq. ft. Sleeps up to 5. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private bathroom and sitting area.
2N - Ocean View
179 sq. ft. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private bathroom and sitting area. This stateroom is available on these decks: Three, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven.
