Pipo Posted February 18, 2017 #26 Share Posted February 18, 2017 As a ship, I'd choose Allure. The decor and the quality of the structure looks better. But for the kids, Harmony, hands down, the water slides will settle any comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo1098 Posted February 18, 2017 #27 Share Posted February 18, 2017 it is a fact Harmony is build cheaper than her sisters - lots of glass in the solarium replaced by plastic foil that is blind or torn and making wind noise - Harmony has no solarium pool - Harmony main "Art" is photographies instead of the sculptures and such they use on other ships.They big head in the lobby is plastic too and it shows already....it only looks good on pictures in reality it looks like a dollar-store-display because the plated plastic looks so cheap... I agree with all points but the head is stainless steel. When you look up close you can see the welds. It is thin sheet metal. I agree completely about the cheap plastic in the solarium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaT91403 Posted February 18, 2017 #28 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Harmony has the puzzle room. I hear it is fun for families. Haven't done it yet so can't speak to the experience Sent from my iPhone using Forums Just note that the 8 year old can't participate in that, but it would be a lot of fun for the rest of the group. As Bob sai, the slides are the real draw for an 8 year old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted February 18, 2017 #29 Share Posted February 18, 2017 We love the Allure and Oasis. Have sailed on the Allure multiple times. We do not like the long drive from the airport to the Port Canaveral airport- so I would take the Oasis off my list- unless you are spending a few days at Disney world. The price for the Oasis is a little cheaper. The Allure sails out of porteverglades, close to airport- The ship and staff are great. So much for the kids to do. The adult solarium is wonderful- nice pool and hot tubs. We are for the first time sailing on the Harmony in three weeks. But the ship looks great and we do like to try new ships. She is more expensive as she is new and has a few new additions then her big sisters. However, the adult area doesn't have a pool, only hot tubs. The ratings for the Harmony aren't great- but that is typical for a new ship. Will review after our sailing (in three weeks). I do not think you can go wrong with any of the Oasis class ships. PS I agree that Cats isn't the best show. I do not understand why it is back on B'way- but to each his/her own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorben-Hendrik Posted February 18, 2017 #30 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Maybe now that Captain Gus is gone the service on Harmony is shaping up...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted February 18, 2017 #31 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Maybe now that Captain Gus is gone the service on Harmony is shaping up...... Or the fact that she is like every other new (Royal) ship and experienced some growing pains for the first 3-6 months like pretty much all recently launched new ships have regardless of who the captain has been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted February 18, 2017 #32 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Or the fact that she is like every other new (Royal) ship and experienced some growing pains for the first 3-6 months like pretty much all recently launched new ships have regardless of who the captain has been. However we sailed on the Quantum when is was about 9 months old- it was so horribly crowded , waited two hours to get on bumper cars and the overhead arm-forgot the name and disorganized that we cancelled our Anthem cruise. So I am truly looking forward to the Harmony but guarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sprint180 Posted February 18, 2017 Author #33 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Just note that the 8 year old can't participate in that, but it would be a lot of fun for the rest of the group. As Bob sai, the slides are the real draw for an 8 year old. Why can't he participate? Is there an age limit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted February 18, 2017 #34 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Why can't he participate? Is there an age limit 14 years or older I'm not sure if this is new as I booked this a couple of months ago through the cruise planner and it accepted the reservation for my 13 YO son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
later Posted February 18, 2017 #35 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Maybe now that Captain Gus is gone the service on Harmony is shaping up...... Captain Johnny rotated back out on January 21st so Captain Gus is back for 10 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorben-Hendrik Posted February 18, 2017 #36 Share Posted February 18, 2017 It seems both are not good ship-managers then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilionite65 Posted February 18, 2017 #37 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Just a comment on the slide. I'm of the belief that it is a dry slide, not a water slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaT91403 Posted February 18, 2017 #38 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Just a comment on the slide. I'm of the belief that it is a dry slide, not a water slide. The Ultimate Abyss is a dry slide. There are also 3 water slides up at the pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobkat12 Posted February 18, 2017 #39 Share Posted February 18, 2017 They are all fantastic ships, can't go wrong. Harmony, while beautiful and has the most powerful engines, seems to be built cheaper as mentioned in other posts. Didn't care for the wash basins entering the Windjammer, and no pool in the solarium is a huge mistake. Harmony has some great shows, and the casino is the best. No one would be disappointed whichever ship you pick. Can't lose! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djjkmj45 Posted February 19, 2017 #40 Share Posted February 19, 2017 I had an outstanding cruise on the Oasis. We booked another cruise on the Oasis again. Awesome food, awesome cabin steward, awesome shows. Top notch service. It the original Oasis Class, but that also must mean they fixed any issues and they know how to take care of their guests. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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