Harmony - help me decide which deck

[RoperDK]

On our last Oasis cruise we were on deck 8 near the aft elevators.  We loved the location for several reasons.  We had the drink package and got drinks for the cabin at the trellis bar and had easy access to the park café.  The trellis bar was open most hours, so it was very convenient.  No need for elevators or stairs!  We had great weather, so no problems with closures due to rain.  I've been looking at deck 6 aft near the elevators and wonder it that may be a better location.  The schooner bar is right there and the boardwalk is also on this deck. Is the schooner bar open as many hours as the trellis bar?  I know they have trivia there and wonder if it will be more crowded to pick up a drink for the cabin.  Anyone have any suggestions? 

 

Thanks in advance!

[Gatordad815]

Our last 2 Oasis cruises we stayed near the Deck 6 Aft elevators and we LOVED the location. So convenient to everything we wanted to be by. The Boardwalk is around the corner, the dining rooms are nearby, the Promenade is close for morning coffee and late night snacks, Central Park is not that far, the casino is close, and yes Schooner bar is very close and convenient.

 

I don’t know the hours of either bar, but at night the schooner bar was always open later than I was up (like 1AM). It’s more crowded than the trellis bar for sure, but that’s mostly because there is ample seating and entertainment. But there is also more staff to accommodate the folks there, so I found it just as easy to get a drink in there as the trellis bar. And I was in there nightly for cabin drinks. I’d pick deck 6 aft every time if I had the choice-it was great!

 

 

[Clarea]

I'd still go for deck 8.    Central Park is a nice way to get forward and aft.

[OfTheSeasCruiser]

I'd prefer deck 8. 

[MikeBTN]

Either is a great location. Schooner bar is open later than Trellis.

[CruiseMomTX]

We were on the Harmony in Jan on Deck 6 and thought it was the perfect location...close to everything!

[nashirak]

We did deck 7 near the aft elevators on Harmony. We loved it. One deck up to Central Park for coffee/drinks, one deck down to the boardwalk. we could also walk straight aft and out the back door onto the deck overlooking the Aquatheater (which made for an easy way to get back from the theater/rock walls/etc). 

[gatour]

In regards to Schooner bar.  That is one of my main hangouts.  You shouldn't have much trouble getting a drink even during trivia times (most of the people are there to do trivia and not drink)

[Cruisegirl6]

 I don't like the traffic on deck 8 and many times find the hallways to be on the warm side, the reason why many times you see the huge powerful fans around the elevator/stairs.  If your on deck 7 its only one way up to Central Park and one deck down to Promenade where the Schooner bar is and for coffee. I have many times been on deck 6 and easily walked up two flights to get to deck 8, one deck down to Promenade and two casino.  

[precious89904600]

I loved deck 8

[Seespot]

Can anyone advise noise levels and general appeal of cabins 8572, 8574, and 8576? We are travelling with an industry group- 3 couples, and have been offered these cabins as an option. Worried about what's outside of them, how much traffic, general noise, etc. Thanks in advance!

 

[RoperDK]

Thanks everyone.  Looks like both locations would be great.  We may go with deck 6 this time and try something new! 

[RazorbackIslandGirl]

We're on deck 8 in September. I agree with Bob. It's a great way to get to the front of the ship (or back) without changing floors.