Harmony of the Seas Review
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Although I rated this cruise a 4, I would really give it a 4.5 as it was a great week aboard the Harmony of the Seas, but not perfect. This was also my first time booking a suite and I will never book anything other than a suite for any future cruises. If you have the money for a suite, it is 100% worth it.
EMBARKATION- Being a suite guest, you have your own entrance and get escorted to your own personal attendant. My family and I were checked in via a tablet, had our pictures taken, and were on the boat in under 10 minutes. Fantastic. I was also carrying a bit of an injury and was limping about, but was very delighted that I was offered assistance by at least 6 people making my way to the ship.
MUSTER DRILL- A note on everyone's favorite muster drill. I have been on 6 cruises all on different ships and the muster drill on the Harmony of the Seas was by far the worst of all. Most of the muster stations are located on the promenade level and not even in actual locations (i.e. the Casino or MDR). They are just located in "areas" of the promenade (mine was near the bionic bar), and they cram so many people in these "areas" and they want you to watch an instructional video on 40" TVs. The video also was made to "entertain" as you are following a spy across the ship and on the mission, the spy comes across "tips" to follow in the event of an emergency. I would assume it was not very easy to follow for most and due to the noise level of all the guests around you crammed into these stations, it is not easy to hear. Knock on wood that there is never an emergency on the Harmony, because I have the feeling it would be a disorganized mess.
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Grand Suite with Balcony
Stayed in Suite 10650 which is toward the Aft of the ship, but near the elevators/stairs which was convenient. Large room split into two areas, the "living room" and then the bedroom. Was more than enough space for 3 people, four people can definitely move around without issue, I just don't know about sleeping arrangements, as there is a kingsize bed and then a sofa pullout, but the sofa pullout is tiny and was perfect for my 6 year old. Maybe they had a bunk which lowered from the roof that I didn't notice. The bathroom is large and has two sinks which is great when you are travelling with the wife. The balcony was very large and we enjoyed quite a bit of time out there. There are two loungers, 2 regular chairs, a large table and a small beverage table. Love balconies on cruise ships. One complaint is that their are no irons in the staterooms and you have to send out your clothes for press. They state this is due to safety reasons, but I have been on other ships with irons. Also, there is no laundry rooms on these ships and you have to send your clothes for service to wash as well. Again, I have been on other ships with laundry rooms on select floors. Our statement was attended to by Edward from the Philippines. He was great and took an affinity to our son as he said it reminded him of his son. He was always available and attentive to anything we needed. I asked for ice daily for an injury and he always had it in our refrigerator. He also made a variety of towel animals which my son loved and would leave them around the cabin. Definitely enjoyed Edward on this cruise.