widdo1234

Hi,

My wife and I have just returned from a back to back carribean cruise on Harmony of the seas. Here is a quick review from our first time sailing with the company...

*First impressions*

First views on arrival is hugely impressive, the size is something else, mainly the width. The purple slides at the back stand out and really make it unique. The layout appeared to be very well set out.

*Dining*

1 word, Busy.

The windjammer is mayhem. No organisation and average food, only used this during the daytime. The main dining room food is of very high quality, however the organisation isn't the best. Surely there is a better way of letting the front desk know what and when tables are available without big queues?

We didn't dine anywhere else.

*Balcony stateroom*

Basic, but comfortable, no iron is very annoying, especially since you can bring hair straighteners or a lighter. Very comfy bed. Easily heard the couple next door (honeymoon couple for a guess):p

*Entertainment*

This is where the ship excels in my opinion, all the acts are top class. The daytime entertainment round the pool is very lively and obviously attracts a lot more younger people then other cruise lines. Grease was possibly the best show I have seen. 1887 was also very entertaining.

*Shore Excursions*

We did the Everglades boat tour, this was on day 8 and returning to the ship. Very enjoyable and well ran.

St Thomas secret sands was not worth $44pp. Basic beach with nothing to do, also the most uncomfortable journey ever.

We then did the Miami hop on hop off tour with miami airport return. $64pp this was an absolute joke. The excursions team failed to tell us half the route was closed due to the Art Basel Festival. Due to this the busses ran every 60 mins rather then 30 mins. We got on the open top bus at 0930 and at 1100 the guide said we haven't got time for anymore as we need to be back at main station for 1200 to leave for 1300. We were sat in the rain for 60 mins only to get a transfer to Miami int on an open top bus. And our bags were UNATTENDED at the airport!!! Not very security conscious. Everyone in the excursion was fuming and I have already submitted a complaint as I refuse to pay.

*Prices*

Not cheap.

Drinks are extortionate. We have the deluxe beverage package which was a must. Excursion prices are also very high. We wanted to do so much more at labadee but they really were laughable. Obviously people have to much money it seemed though.

*Conclusion*

Impressive ship, however we won't return to this ship. Mainly for just how hectically busy it was.

My opinion there was 1000 people to many on board. Total of 6089 guests. It really felt full. Also so many rude people, no manners was regular.

We are hopeful of trying Quantem class next year to see if this is less busy for us.

Thankyou for reading

Carl (30) & Sue (29)

Nottingham (England)

Hi everyone.

After some advice please.

My wife and I are booking harmony of the seas for a back to back carribean cruise from 25 Nov 2017. This is our first RCCL cruise. And only our 2nd cruise in total following a week on the brittania last year

We are booking through Bolsover Cruise club as they are local to us. We were quoted a figure then literally half an hour later when we went to pay the flights had gone up by £160pp. So we decided to leave for now.

The questions I have are,do these cruises book up quickly? And also do the prices fluctuate on a daily basis?

We were quoted for a balcony cabin on deck 7 £2882pp with flights from Heathrow. Including pre night hotel. And £3485 for a single ocean view for the father in law. Does this seem an alright price?

Do the drinks packages have offers on regularly?

Thanks.

In fact iv just checked the bank.

£847.60 has been taken out...........TWICE.

Seems they have a slight issue here.

And still haven't received on board credit.

Seems they make a few money related errors. I'm a week into chasing them for the £170 on board credit that never appeared.

Oh no, that's awful news :(

Yes the lifts/stairs are quite odd. Getting to the oriental from the peninsula is very strange indeed. Overall I couldn't fault the ship. Really impressed with it. My pick has got to be sindhu. By a mile the best Indian I have ever had. Out of this world.

Hi,

We have just got back and were on C deck, Deck 12. Right in the middle of the ship. Hardly any noise and hardly any movement. We had a Superior deluxe balcony. The room was great, Very spacious.

I have seen some people complaining about balcony's being to small. I don't think they are. The chairs are maybe a bit big if anything.

Hi everyone.

Im sure most who were on the Britannia cruise on the Fjords last week were aware of the incident involving the speed boat excursion.

I witnessed all of it and must say it wasn't a nice sight at all.

I spoke to a couple who was on the boat the day after it happened and I had to leave my details to provide a statement.

Does anyone know how the Norwegian driver of the boat is? Last I heard he was in a critical but stable condition.

The young lad who held him above the water for over 15 minutes deserves massive credit for what he did.

Im just still so shocked that ANY boating excursion can be allowed out without life jackets. (I know this wasn't booked through P&O but the P&O RIB excursion was exactly the same)

Thankyou.

Hi everyone sorry if this isn't allowed on here. I can't see it being a problem though.

Me and my wife have just got back from our honeymoon on board Britannia and met a great couple on board and didn't get chance to say goodbye on our last night.

I know they use this site, So Tom & Brenda if you see this let me know :)

Thanks,

Carl & Sue.