Harmony of the Seas Review

Fanatastic, Once Completed!

Review for the British Isles & Western Europe Cruise on Harmony of the Seas
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Cruisingcouple22
6-10 Cruises • Age 30s

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Sail Date: May 2016
Cabin: Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony
Wonderland
Ultimate Abyss
Luckey Climber
Solarium
Pool Deck
Boardwalk
Central Park
Boardwalk from Wonderland!
Royal Promenade on 90's dance party night
Pool deck
Harmony of the Seas
View from Ultimate Abyss
Zip Line
Glass floor on bridge wing, next to solarium
Rock Climbing Wall
Interior Cabin 9404 with Virtual Balcony (J)
Interior Cabin 9404 with Virtual Balcony (J)

First off I would like to say this is going to be a fantastic ship, but not everything was completed when we sailed on it. We recently cruised on allure, so for lots of things it's the same, but there are many changes, mostly improvements! We only had 3 nights so didn’t get to experience everything, but I’ll tell you about the things we did see!

Check in took 25 mins from arriving in a taxi to being on the ship with a drink in hand! This includes sitting for 10 minutes because we were so early. When you register online they give you an appointment time, but you can turn up earlier and they don’t mind. Make sure you do everything online before though, such as photos and credit card info, as the wait to add these things seemed a lot longer.

Layout is very similar to Allure (obviously!), but some things have moved, Starbucks is now on the boardwalk where the coffee and doughnut stand used to be, and shore excursion desk is now just iPads with a couple of staff in the middle of the promenade. Next cruise has a larger comfortable office with a waiting area now. Central Park is a fantastic space, great to sit and relax, there seems to be more seating in the side walk ways this time, with a couple of great spots looking down to the royal promenade, great for people watching on a warm evening. Spa has more hot lounger but only one steam and one infrared sauna, good quality though, much warmer than previous ones we’ve been on. Great pieces of art around the ship. Size is immense but well laid out. Puzzle break is so much fun! Classic escape the room but very well themed, highly recommended. Again don’t forget to pre-book, all slots were booked u on sailing, although you can just try turning up as they normally fit you in. Pool deck is fantastic, not busy on this sailing, but will be when Harmony goes to Mediterranean and Caribbean. 3 pools, one open 24 hours I think. Children’s play area looks awesome, makes me wish I was a child again! Numerous hot tubs, I love the cantilevered ones, views that can’t be beaten. Karaoke is always fun and was packed on our first night. Wow bands will cost you $5, but if you already have some can be reprogrammed, so don’t forget to bring them. Suite guest get them free. Royal IQ is much better on this ship. Most things seems to work, no dropouts and can book most things and view cruise compass and your account, but you can't do waivers and some restaurants availability was incorrect, so always call before. App Store on iOS works on Wi-Fi, even without paying for an internet package. This is supposed to allow you to download Royal IQ, but also any other app!

Cabin Review

Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony

Cabin J

Our cabin was an inside stateroom and is very spacious with a sofa and desk, bathroom compact but well laid out. There are 2 US, 1 EU and 2 USB power ports on desk with other US sockets around room. The virtual balcony is amazing, great to have a view on and inside, but on ours we were unable to turn sound on or picture off! We did ask our stateroom attendant but he was not able to help, was a very new ship! Tv worked very fast, quick to sign waivers, check account etc. There were some nice touches in the room like art of harmony of the seas book. No kettle and hair dryer is a bit poor so bring your own if you have long hair!

Port Reviews

Southampton

Good quick embarkation, no excursion

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