Hornswoggler

Thanks for sharing!

So are you saying they don't have true MTD on Harmony where you can go to eat when you feel like it in the MTD diningroom?

They *claim* to, but I saw walk-ins turned away at 6:00 (sorry, we're booked all night... try Windjammer) and trying to get reservations later in the week the earliest available was typically after 8pm.

RIP Rita's then!! Thanks all for letting me know it has been replaced.

MacMarauder, there is no candy shop on the Harmony boardwalk.

I have cruised the Allure twice: Feb. 2012 and March 2015. If I knew that My Time Dining was getting tougher, I would have just picked a set time to dine! Is this a company-wide shift? I also remember the lobby displays to show a meter for how full the restaurants are... now I'm directed to use my phone or a Royal IQ station, which just tell me that nothing is available. :(

Just got back from the Harmony's maiden voyage to the Eastern Caribbean and want to say the ship is AMAZING!!! With that said, my next caribbean cruise will be on the Allure for a handful of reasons. No losers in this comparo, just helping others with their decision based on what is important to them.

Slides

The Ultimate Abyss was pretty slow for all the hype. I was more worried about getting stuck than I was thrilled. My son (age 7) enjoyed the Perfect Storm water slides but daughter (also 7) was not tall enough. I could have done without them. Kids liked them but as a grown-up I don't need the slides.

Sabor vs Rita's Cantina

I prefer Rita's, by far. Much bigger portions at Rita's, felt more generous. I missed the fajitas! Winner = Allure

Solarium

The Solarium on the Harmony does NOT have a pool!! Plenty of hot tubs, and a spray area (that I did not see anybody use), but no pool. We missed this. Solarium seems larger on the Harmony but the view outside did not seem as good. I liked the 2-person love huts on the Harmony... but I don't recall if Allure had these or not. Winner = Allure

Samba vs Solarium Bistro

As a fan of Brazilian Steak House, I was sad to see that Samba did not make it to the Harmony. The Solarium Bistro was nice, easy to walk in and be seated (did not have reservations), and the food was good. Part menu service, part buffet, I enjoyed the Solarium Bistro. Winner = Allure

My Time Dining via the Main Dining Hall

If you wanted to eat at the main dining hall on the Harmony (we were assigned to Silk), you had to book it in advance or settle for an 8pm or later dining time. I never had this problem in my two times sailing the Allure... was able to walk-in and be seated shortly. Not sure if these are just early teething pains on the Harmony or a new fact of life. On the bright side, it was easy getting into the Windjammer. Winner = Allure

Staterooms

I prefer the room design on the Harmony, felt like a better use of space. I always book oceanview balcony and enjoyed my cabin on both Allure and Harmony. Winner = Harmony

Boardwalk

No more donuts on the boardwalk! The ultimate abyss exit is where a bar is on the Allure. Merchandise center is now on the Boardwalk rather than the Promenade. Starbucks is nice but Harmony is missing the ice cream shop. Winner = Allure

Let me know if any questions!

Did this excursion ever show up?? I did it last year on a Disney cruise, and will be back to Nassau in March on the Allure... except the ship leaves at 2pm and I'm not sure that will be enough time (nor do I see it listed as an excursion available through RCI).

Anybody chance it and make it back before the ship leaves port??

Blue Lagoon island was absolutely AMAZING!!! Could not describe a more perfect day at the beach. The waters were beautiful, and the food (hamburger?) was surprisingly good. I would recommend in a heartbeat.