martini_guy Posted January 13, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Was on the Allure before. I'm just curious what the HOTS has to offer that might be better/different. Seems like almost a carbon copy from what I've researched so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chandom Posted January 13, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Big things Harmony has over Allue off the top of my head. Water and dry slides. RFID card/WOW band technology integration Bionic Bar Wonderland speciality restaurant Other than that the bones of the ship just about the same. Sent from a mobile device Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted January 13, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Abyss blocking the view if you have a boardwalk balcony :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieVisi2r Posted January 13, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Abyss blocking the view if you have a boardwalk balcony :( I'd say obscuring. I had a pretty nice view still. Raina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpoole3 Posted January 13, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I was only on Harmony for 2 days, but other than what people have already posted... The cabin is what stood out to me, having never sailed on Quantum class before. These cabins were much larger "feeling" due to the layout. Also, the shower is 20-30% larger, which was very enjoyable. I also noticed minor changes around the ship to help with traffic flows, such as: 1. No longer have the small bar / desert area (yes they still have deserts) in Park Cafe to the right when you first walk in, it's now wide open to help with traffic flow. 2. Trellis bar in central park is now pressed against a wall, vs at an angle in the park. Again, I think to help with traffic flow in Central Park. 3. Starbucks is now on the Boardwalk, and they have all iPads in the old location to book shows. 4.The Royal Shop (royal gear) is now on the boardwalk, and has the smallest one in the fleet, on the largest ship in the fleet. 5. The inside the restaurant Sabor bar is no longer there, to create more seating (and since the boardwalk sabor bar is gone) they moved it beside Sabor. I also noticed this small bar gets slammed before Aqua shows. 6. The Beach Pool no longer has those built in tables on the front row of seats and no more umbrellas (these were usually closed anyways on sea days, due to high wind). Other than the cabin changes, most of these are not impacting for the cruise vacation. I'm just noticed these differences on my recent 2 day Harmony Cruise. Enjoy she's a great ship! I managed to go down the water slide 16 times in 2 days! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted January 13, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Jamies Italian instead of Giovanni's. New stateroom decor and layout that is more like Quantum class ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted January 13, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 13, 2017 And no magic donut wall on the entryway to Boardwalk, right? I hated them, but DH loved them??!!? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpoole3 Posted January 13, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 13, 2017 And no magic donut wall on the entryway to Boardwalk, right? I hated them, but DH loved them??!!? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app That's correct! They also removed all those beautiful hand carved horses as you enter the boardwalk, again I'd say to help with traffic flow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 13, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 13, 2017 No Solarium pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted January 13, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Supposedly inferior French welding and cheap think foil over the Solarium. :D;):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted January 13, 2017 #11 Share Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) That's correct! They also removed all those beautiful hand carved horses as you enter the boardwalk, again I'd say to help with traffic flow. I agree Michael. I miss the partially carved horses but it does help with the traffic flow and people can no longer leave their empty drink cups on them. I also noticed no Pin Wheels candy store on the boardwalk. and no secret stairs to the casino from the RP. There are other items but work is calling. Edited January 13, 2017 by A&L_Ont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 13, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I was only on Harmony for 2 days, but other than what people have already posted... The cabin is what stood out to me, having never sailed on Quantum class before. These cabins were much larger "feeling" due to the layout. Also, the shower is 20-30% larger, which was very enjoyable. I also noticed minor changes around the ship to help with traffic flows, such as: 1. No longer have the small bar / desert area (yes they still have deserts) in Park Cafe to the right when you first walk in, it's now wide open to help with traffic flow. 2. Trellis bar in central park is now pressed against a wall, vs at an angle in the park. Again, I think to help with traffic flow in Central Park. 3. Starbucks is now on the Boardwalk, and they have all iPads in the old location to book shows. 4.The Royal Shop (royal gear) is now on the boardwalk, and has the smallest one in the fleet, on the largest ship in the fleet. 5. The inside the restaurant Sabor bar is no longer there, to create more seating (and since the boardwalk sabor bar is gone) they moved it beside Sabor. I also noticed this small bar gets slammed before Aqua shows. 6. The Beach Pool no longer has those built in tables on the front row of seats and no more umbrellas (these were usually closed anyways on sea days, due to high wind). Other than the cabin changes, most of these are not impacting for the cruise vacation. I'm just noticed these differences on my recent 2 day Harmony Cruise. Enjoy she's a great ship! I managed to go down the water slide 16 times in 2 days! :D I'll miss the umbrellas and tables. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNBR Posted January 13, 2017 #13 Share Posted January 13, 2017 5. The inside the restaurant Sabor bar is no longer there, to create more seating (and since the boardwalk sabor bar is gone) they moved it beside Sabor. I also noticed this small bar gets slammed before Aqua shows. Curious why they moved the Sabor bar and it's not in the middle anymore? We had many drinks there and being a round bar, it was never too packed, even during Aqua shows. And as I'm writing this, it seems obvious - is that where Abyss ends? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted January 13, 2017 #14 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Curious why they moved the Sabor bar and it's not in the middle anymore? We had many drinks there and being a round bar, it was never too packed, even during Aqua shows. And as I'm writing this, it seems obvious - is that where Abyss ends? :) Yep.....you've got it right. honestly, not a big fan of the Abyss addition. I like the location of the Sabor on Allure/Oasis--and the slide blocks that nice view at the end of the Boardwalk. DD did the Abyss once on our last sailing, but after that the novelty wore off.....she spent more time on the water slides... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsKC08 Posted January 13, 2017 #15 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Abyss blocking the view if you have a boardwalk balcony :( Not especially. We had a boardwalk balcony in November and we still had an awesome view of the aft. We were on deck 11. I'd have that room again in a heartbeat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNBR Posted January 13, 2017 #16 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Yep.....you've got it right. honestly, not a big fan of the Abyss addition. I like the location of the Sabor on Allure/Oasis--and the slide blocks that nice view at the end of the Boardwalk. DD did the Abyss once on our last sailing, but after that the novelty wore off.....she spent more time on the water slides... I thought Abyss was a great addition, but as with anything - give and take. I'd probably rather have Sabor bar and a more open feeling than a big slide. We'll see how I feel after our Oct Harmony cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troykahack Posted January 13, 2017 #17 Share Posted January 13, 2017 No Solarium pool. This was a bad move as far as we are concerned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troykahack Posted January 13, 2017 #18 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Was on the Allure before. I'm just curious what the HOTS has to offer that might be better/different. Seems like almost a carbon copy from what I've researched so far. Biggest thing is $$$$ to book.. much higher than the sisters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted January 13, 2017 #19 Share Posted January 13, 2017 No Solarium pool. ^^ This...... "Misters" instead of a pool in the Solarium.....although considering the size of the pool on Oasis/Allure, it's not a huge loss.... Also, I found the Solarium on Harmony to be very breezy and well ventilated. Not so on Oasis or Allure. It was stifling hot on both my sailings, and really couldn't spend any time there.... So the thumbs up goes to the "poolless" Harmony :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted January 13, 2017 #20 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Adirondack Chairs and Low Tables in the smoking area all crammed together. No more "normal" tables and chairs suitable for socializing, card playing, domino's, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted January 13, 2017 #21 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Adirondack Chairs and Low Tables in the smoking area all crammed together. No more "normal" tables and chairs suitable for socializing, card playing, domino's, etc. Yes, Jim. You are correct! I forgot about that. This picture looks familiar.... I think I took it [emoji23] Very uncomfortable chairs! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted January 14, 2017 #22 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I'd say obscuring. I had a pretty nice view still. Raina What cabin were you in? We'll be in the last four cabins on deck #9 starboard side...and haven't heard good things about the views...I booked it before the Abyss was known about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted January 14, 2017 #23 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I wonder if they will remove the misters from the Solarium on Harmony... or at least not have them on 4? It doesn't sound like anyone uses them... I promise to use them and post review, in Feb :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted January 14, 2017 #24 Share Posted January 14, 2017 It's one set of misters, as I recall Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted January 14, 2017 #25 Share Posted January 14, 2017 No Solarium pool. Oasis and Allure doesn't have a pool in the Solarium either, it has that bird bath thing. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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