realtyman95

FYI: The Owner's Suite has a huge bathroom with Jacuzzi tub, double sinks and a shower. No need to worry which OS has a tub as they all do.

We always go with the Owner's Suite. Pros: Just so much more room and a huge balcony. Cons: You're not in the suite section of the ship.

Another factor to consider is if you need the extra privacy of the two floors. But I have to say the balcony really sells it for us. 243 sq/ft of balcony is great for enjoying your breakfast, entertaining friends or laying out and getting some sun. We just find the Owner's suite roomier.

OS: 556sq/ft / 243 sq/ft balcony vs Crown Loft: 545 sq/ft / 114 sq/ft balcony.

But you're correct - both are great and you'll love either suite.

I know Harmony runs you through their hand washing station before you can enter the Windjammer. Is the Allure equally equipped?

Beside these hand washing stations - is RCCL taking any additional precautions because of the high level of the flu outbreak?

Our original flight home was scheduled for 12:30 PM out of Ft Lauderdale. However, JetBlue changed the flight time now to 11:00 AM. (No other options.) We always use RCCL's "Airline Check-in and Luggage Valet" service. It's just so much more convenient.

I know RCCL sets their cutoff time, for using this service, only for flights scheduled after 11:30 AM. Has anyone had any success using the luggage valet service with a flight time of 11:00 AM? I think I know the answer already but wanted to double-check.

If no luggage valet for an early flight, what are my options for an early disembarkation? Thanks for any help.

I'd go with deck 6 also. Unless you want to assist the crew - then deck 2 would put you closer. :cool:

Even though RCCL is now charging for room service - at least they upgraded the breakfast menu. Was on Harmony about a month ago and the room service breakfast menu was limited in comparison to this. Thanks.

On which deck is the medical center located on Oasis class ships?

I recently used Google Hangouts for making WiFi calls via VOOM on Harmony. Worked perfectly. I was able to call anyone - and the quality was fine. If you want to use Hangouts for texting, the recipient will need a Hangouts account as well.

PS: The VOOM speeds were great.

And especially on casual nights.

FYI: Another way to get to the countdown clocks (should you misplace Bob's link in the future) is from the MORE drop down menu at the top of the page. (Currently to the left of your username.)

Please add my vote for later Windjammer hours. Once upon a time they were open for a midnight snack.

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I think we can rest assured that it is far more complex a challenge than it may seem to us from the outside. There's a very lengthy thread complaining about problems with Holland America's website (I think some people are going on the third day that they cannot book excursions), and I bet we can find similar concerns expressed about the websites of other cruise lines. Most recently, the big challenges come from the fact that instead of passengers accessing it from either Mac or Windows, and three or four browsers from each, now there are mobile OSs from Apple, Microsoft and Google, literally dozens of browsers available on each platform, and we're even beginning to see a strong expectation that everything work on Linux as it works on Windows. Layer on top of that completely independent systems that have to work seamlessly with each other (standard travel agent systems, airline systems, loyalty program, perhaps something specific for operations, maybe something different for finance, etc.) and it actually is pretty remarkable.

Granted those are all valid points, but none are unsurmountable. The multiple operating systems, various web browsers, and different mobile operating systems/platforms are problems that all websites face today. A company the size of Royal Caribbean should have these issues resolved by now.

I don't want to sounds like one of those "typical complainers", because I love my cruising experiences with RCCL - but for the money they charge for cruises and the money they spend on new ships, you would think they could spend just a tiny fraction to correct their web site issues. Very frustrating and has been happening for well over a year and half.

Just got off of Harmony a couple of weeks ago. The show was great. If your daughter listens closely to the lyrics on some of the songs, it could be an issue. But I think most people are unaware of the actual lyrics. For example, the lyrics to the song Greased Lightning may be offensive. You can check out the lyrics here. This is the version used on the ship. Otherwise the performance was fantastic.

We had outlets in that location in our OS on Allure and Oasis. It's where the coffee maker is plugged in.

 

Looks like HOS color scheme is lighter than her sisters. Plus the HOS appears to lack an extra chair and ottoman by the window.

 

We love the extra large balcony in the OS and the floor plan feels more usable than the CLS. Only downside to OS is small shower and only one bathroom, if that matters. Also the CLS proximity to the suite lounge is a huge perk.

 

I don't believe room service from CK is available for OS only CLS.

We were in an Owner's Suite on the Oasis in January 2016 and there were no 110v outlets in the living area. At least in our cabin. But you're certainly correct about the extra chair and ottoman. Looks like they replaced that with an oversized upholstered chest that you can sit on and store things inside of.

Coastal Kitchen room service is available. We had breakfast brought in each morning to enjoy on the balcony. Had to order it via the concierge. All the same benefits as the suite guests on 17 - except the proximity to the CK and lounge.

Some other differences between the OS on the Oasis and the Harmony include the bathtub no longer having jacuzzi jets. It's now just a standard tub. And no longer a magnifying makeup mirror in the bathroom. However, they do provide a jewelry box in the bedroom - for what that's worth.

We agree 100% with you on the extra large balcony and spacious floor plan on the OS. Love it.

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I have issues with some areas of their site when using Google Chrome. Using Microsoft Edge seems to work better on the RC site.

I experience the same issue as Dewaldcruiser. Chrome (and Firefox) have issues, but Internet Explorer and Edge seem to work with less problems. In this day and age, you would think that the site would accommodate more than one person from the same reservation at the same time.

I wish they would correct the issues with their site - they've had the same problems for years. Love the ships, but not so much the limitations of their web site.

We've cruised on the Oasis and Harmony. For the most part we didn't experience any noticeable differences. Obviously the Harmony is newer - but hard to tell really. If you do cruise on the Harmony and your kids are looking forward to the water slides and Abyss, I would recommend trying them out as soon as you board the ship. Lines can get long once the cruise is underway.

But the bottom line for us, Oasis and Harmony - no significant difference. We're cruising the Allure next year and Symphony after that. We expect very similar experiences from all.

We recently cruised on the Oasis in an Owner's Suites and will be cruising again in an Owner's Suite on the Harmony this February. My only negative about the room was the lack of electrical outlets (actually none) in the "living area" of the suite.

 

The bedroom had ample outlets, but other than unplugging something from the cabinet under the TV, there were no outlets in the living area. Does anyone know if the Harmony has addressed and corrected this issue?

 

A long extension cord would be a possibility I guess. But I'd prefer not having a cord running from the bedroom to the living area.

I just want to follow up regarding the electrical outlets on the Harmony of the Seas Owner's Suite. We just completed our Harmony cruise and I'm happy to report that electrical outlets have been added to the living area. Specifically located to the left of the mirror in the area above the refrigerator. I attached a photo to better identify the location.

PS: Had a great cruise.

Ed,

Thanks for the great information. It confirmed for me that I made the best decision for my wife and myself based on our preferences. We are traveling with two other couples and feel the large balcony and living room will be great for the 6 of us to hang out in down times.

 

Thanks Again,

Brian

Great room for entertaining others. We cruised during the Super Bowl and had 10 - 12 people in the suite at game time. Plenty of room - and no complaints about the game cheering. :D

Realtyman,

 

We will be sailing for the first time on Oasis in an owners suite in Feb. I haven't been able to find many threads that discuss the owners suite. Any insight into the owners suite you can share as far as perks, likes, dislikes(other then outlet issue)?

 

Did you ever have dinner service on the deck or in the room? Did you make good use of the patio? I debated between a Loft suite and the owners but ultimately chose the owner due to the large deck and the bathroom looks large.

 

Any insight appreciated.

 

Brian

Hi Brian (and jndsilver31),

I think you made the right choice. When we cruised Oasis earlier this year, we were with a group from our family and others in our group stayed in Crown Lofts. Nothing wrong with the Crown loft, but your space is divided up over two levels and a bit narrow. We liked the spaciousness of the Owner's Suite. The room is well laid out with lots and lots of storage. Closets, drawers, shelves, etc. Two sinks in the bathroom, a whirlpool tub, as well as a walk-in shower.

But probably one of the nicest features of an Owner's suite is the size of the balcony. While the Crown Loft has a nice 96 s/f balcony, the Owner's Suite has a balcony bigger than a lot of rooms - coming in at 243 s/f. The balcony has a table with 4 chairs, as well as two lounge chairs. We had breakfast on our balcony almost every morning and it was a great way to start off the day. Also, our balcony was very private. Unless your neighbor literally stuck their head around the divider, you had privacy.

Here are a few links that you may have already discovered, but I figured I'd share just in case. The first one is a nice video of the actual room we were in (but not my video.)

This next link takes you to the Cruise Critics' reviews of the Owner's Suite on Oasis. Click here. Keep in mind that any videos or pictures you see of the Allure of the Seas would be the same as the Oasis.

Lastly, this page has some videos, pictures and details of the Owner's Suite.

Hope this helps. I'm sure you'll be happy with your choice.

Ed

Thanks for the responses - I get that. But there are 3 or 4 wall outlets in the bedroom. I'd take half of one of those outlets for the living area (which is 2/3rd the size of the entire suite.) So if the entire suite is going to provide 3 or 4 wall outlets, why not put one of those in the largest room in the suite? Everything else was perfect. Thanks again.

We recently cruised on the Oasis in an Owner's Suites and will be cruising again in an Owner's Suite on the Harmony this February. My only negative about the room was the lack of electrical outlets (actually none) in the "living area" of the suite.

The bedroom had ample outlets, but other than unplugging something from the cabinet under the TV, there were no outlets in the living area. Does anyone know if the Harmony has addressed and corrected this issue?

A long extension cord would be a possibility I guess. But I'd prefer not having a cord running from the bedroom to the living area.

I didn't think Harmony had virtual balconies. Do they?

I'm guessing the concern isn't the quality of the water, but the price they charge for it while onboard.