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Live - Harmony of the Seas 5-19 to 5-26-2018 Finding Inner Harmony with 6k others :)

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Well it is that time again for the Seadog family to head out on the open seas. This will be our first time on Harmony, however we have had the good fortune of sailing on Oasis several times and Allure once so we have some idea of what we can expect.

 

According to Wiki the ship at max occupancy holds 6,780 passengers -

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MS_Harmony_of_the_Seas

 

Heading south tomorrow via air freight, better known as American Airlines and boarding Harmony on Saturday. We have an overnight at the Hilton Marina. We are a small cog, part of a larger group going so there may be less posts, but I will try and post lots of pictures of the ship/cabin/areas/entertainment along with hopefully lots of food porn. I am also going to try to post many videos as I practice taking them and editing them to improve, so depending on the WIFI quality there should be videos as well.

 

We are stationed in a Boardwalk Balcony Cabin, so no endless view of the passing sea, but let's see what views the boardwalk provides....

 

As the video linked above shows, we are on the Western Route this upcoming week so will be porting at Labadee, ( hopefully getting some Medication for our Vacation), Jamaica, ( hopefully getting some.. well nevermind that).. and Cozumel ( where we have our only excursion booked of Playa Mia Beach Break, where I hope to sample some tequila and maybe get an on beach massage!)

 

On question I hope to answer is can someone find peace and quiet along with relaxation on such a large ship? Follow along to find out if there are any secret hide-a-ways and areas to retreat from almost 6K passengers.

 

Hope you can join us for the next week or so and look for updates to start tomorrow afternoon as we begin our journey to Fort Lauderdale and then Harmony of the Seas..

 

We will be on board with you guys. We are also staying at the Hilton Marina tomorrow night as well.

Maybe we should try to meet up!

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I’m following along! Actually, I’m enroute to Ft Lauderdale today! Boarding on Saturday with you! It’ll be fun to compare your experience with my daughter & mine. We are also in a Boardwalk Balcony!

 

 

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seadog67

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Looking forward to reading review.

 

 

Awesome Travis glad you’re onboard for the week!

 

Looking forward to another one of your great reviews, Seadog! Hope you have an amazing cruise on the Harmony!

 

 

Thanks Dina! Looking forward to it!

 

Looking forward to this review, we head out next Saturday, 5/26, on Harmony.

 

 

Have a blast chase! We will bring her back.... hopefully :)

 

Looking forward to your review and pictures. We will be sailing on Harmony next May. It will be our first time on this size ship, so really looking forward to reading what you think.

 

 

Have a blast next May Sunshine! Glad you’re following.

 

We just did the May 5-12 and will follow just to get a different sail along. Miss the beautiful gal! Hope you have as good weather as we did.

 

 

Thanks CapeGal! Fingers and toes are crossed for nice weather her!

 

 

 

 

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seadog67

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We will be on board with you guys. We are also staying at the Hilton Marina tomorrow night as well.

 

Maybe we should try to meet up!

 

 

 

Hey Hotrod, sounds like a plan, we will be in the foyer area or the outdoor bar area no doubt sometime tomorrow night after we get in. We’ll grab a drink!

 

Just hoping given the forecasted weather around here tomorrow we actually take off.

 

 

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I’m following along! Actually, I’m enroute to Ft Lauderdale today! Boarding on Saturday with you! It’ll be fun to compare your experience with my daughter & mine. We are also in a Boardwalk Balcony!

 

 

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Safe Travels Chase! Have a blast this week and enjoy the free view of the aqua show like we are hoping :)

 

 

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Following along & yes we have our passports

I was wondering ,do you have a WOW band & if you do does it work for the slots so you dont have to put your seapass in the slot.If not do you just tap the machine to keep track of your points?

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Hi seadog I will be on this same sailing with you. This would be my 4th sailing on the Harmony she is a beautiful ship and I'm sure you will have lot to report. I hope we cross pass path for a photo shoot. I 'm also travel with a large group. I can't wait to read and see your review. Safe travels and have a great cruise.

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Following along & yes we have our passports

I was wondering ,do you have a WOW band & if you do does it work for the slots so you dont have to put your seapass in the slot.If not do you just tap the machine to keep track of your points?

 

Hi Moongate, the wow bands are usually provided upon boarding and we had them on Anthem of the Seas, so I assume Harmony should have them. Yes you uses them just like a key card and just tap on the machine to accrue points. Glad you are following along!

 

Hi seadog I will be on this same sailing with you. This would be my 4th sailing on the Harmony she is a beautiful ship and I'm sure you will have lot to report. I hope we cross pass path for a photo shoot. I 'm also travel with a large group. I can't wait to read and see your review. Safe travels and have a great cruise.

 

Hey Toot! Hope you have a blast on the trip! If we cross paths a photo shoot would be awesome! Safe travels to you as well! Less than 2 days until Bon Voyage!

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seadog67

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Looking forward to hearing your details. We will be boarding the day you leave. Sorry.

 

 

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Glad you are following along! Hope you have a great time the following week! We will bring Harmony back in on piece for you :)

 

Following! I won’t be sailing on Harmony until December 2019, so I am living vicariously through you kids lol.

 

Glad to have you along accio! Hope to have a great week and provide lots of updates.

 

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Following along, was on the Harmony this past Fall and had a very nice cruise experience.

 

That is awesome you had a great cruise James, we have heard nothing but good things about Harmony so far so really looking forward to sailing her.

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Good Morning Cruise Critics.... Welcome to T-1 Day until we board Harmony of the Seas. As anyone who lives far enough from a cruise port knows, today is such a fun day... we get to travel in ultimate luxury... otherwise known as an airline seat....

 

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With the added fun of weight limit game of chance...Houston we may have a problem..

 

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With the added benefit of

 

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However it is all worth it...

 

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Safe flight, I hope the weather cooperates during your vacation! Not looking forward to this deluge of rain forecasted for this weekend :(

 

I just remembered that we stopped at Playa Mia as part of the Mayan ruins/beach excursion I took on our first Disney cruise. We were there only for several hours, but still had a great time :) Highly recommended!

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