MajorDewey Posted August 25, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Ok folks, here is your chance. Convince me. Which one do you like the best, Allure, Oasis or Harmony? Why? I am planning a cruise for next year and want some input.:confused::confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted August 25, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 25, 2018 It's a no-lose situation, we would need to know more about you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee & Chilli Posted August 25, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Little difference unless you’re interested in slides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajorDewey Posted August 25, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I don't want what I would like. I want to hear why YOU like one or the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 25, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I agree, Harmony for the slides. Otherwise choose based on which Broadway show you want to see (or avoid!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alter Ego Posted August 25, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I would choose Symphony (why missing?) for the different eating venues or Allure to see Mamma Mia again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted August 25, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I agree, Harmony for the slides. Otherwise choose based on which Broadway show you want to see (or avoid!). #truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingNole Posted August 25, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I prefer whichever one is closest to my house. Currently, that's Oasis. If I lived outside of FL and were flying to a port, I'd choose solely based on itinerary and price. If the itinerary is the same, I'd go with whichever ship is cheapest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandwannabee Posted August 25, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Have been on all 3, not a significant difference, therefore I would go with whichever is the cheapest for the best room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyJay Posted August 25, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I've been on all three! 1.) Harmony 2.) Allure 3.) Oasis However, it would really all come down to itinerary for me. The ships are all amazing and so similar. Harmony definitely comes 1st due to the slides and newness, Allure a close 2nd and the only thing that let Oasis down for me was the broadway show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegoal100 Posted August 25, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 25, 2018 They're all in the Oasis class, however, Harmony tech is 6 years newer. If features like a robotic bar and just swiping your room card to enter room vice inserting in slot appeal to you then select Harmony or Symphony. If you're Diamond or higher then remember that DL on Oasis and Allure overlooks Boardwalk and gives you a good view of zip line while on Harmony it's toward the bow of the ship where the Comedy Club is located on Oasis and Allure. Also water show on Harmony is incredible with a lot of high wire usage. Whichever you choose you'll be happy with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFunInTheSun Posted August 25, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I've sailed all three. They are all great. As others said it really depend on if slides are important to you or certain shows. Out of the three I have a soft spot for Harmony. But I attribute that to her still being the newest. My first was on Allure, Harmony followed by Oasis. When I went on Oasis after being on Harmony at times kept looking for stuff that was on Harmony. The specialty restaurants on Harmony have some nice newer additions. There isn't any doubt all four of these ladies our gorgeous and no matter which one you land on you'll have an amazing time. I can't wait to board Harmony again in a couple weeks, then Oasis in November then Symphony in early 2019. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted August 25, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I been on all three... Harmony: Newer ship, best slides, hate the bionic bar, no champagne bar, Jaimie's Italian (awful, no Giovanni's which is better) and Rise n Tide bar comfy large chairs. Allure: boardwalk donuts, pets at sea, cups & scoops, candy beach, Giovanni's, Rise n Tide Bar uncomfortable stools Oasis: Giovanni's, cups and scooops, candy beach, Rise n Tide Bar uncomfortable stools That is the only difference, but I like the way Harmonys elevators work better. The Oasis goes into dry dock sometime in November 2019 and she leaves Port Canaveral in May, I believe she goes to Europe somewhere and the Harmony will be placed in Port Canaveral mid May 2019. I would go by which port is best for you and if your flying consider price of airfare and if your driving its nice to have 4-5 less hour drive time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 25, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I don't want what I would like. I want to hear why YOU like one or the other.You doing a suite, do you like slides, are you flying or driving, traveling with kids, etc. I like Oasis better than Allure, the food is better. Hated Mama Mia, but that's just me. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted August 25, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Also don't forget that the cabins on Allure and Oasis are still decorated in RCI's 1990's hues of pastels and greens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted August 25, 2018 #16 Share Posted August 25, 2018 We have done a transatlantic on Oasis and Allure as well as a 7 night on Oasis. Allure is our favorite. Can't put my finger on the differences but would still take Allure over Oasis. As the poster above mentioned, why leave out Symphony. We are on the Symphony transatlantic in 2 months so I will have to add her to the mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted August 25, 2018 #17 Share Posted August 25, 2018 You doing a suite, do you like slides, are you flying or driving, traveling with kids, etc. I like Oasis better than Allure, the food is better. Hated Mama Mia, but that's just me. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Worse than Cats? Should I skip it this week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted August 25, 2018 #18 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Since all three are Oasis class ships...and basically the same, plus they do the same ports of call....I would just chose the ship by which embarkation port is easiest for you. For me, that is Port Canaveral. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatour Posted August 25, 2018 #19 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I have done all three. Pluses for Harmony: 1. Cabin layout in regards to closet (don't have to worry about if the bed is next to balcony or not) 2. Broadway show 3. Ice skating show 4. Diving shows (especially the second one.) 5. Jaimie's Negative or indifferences. 1. Bionic bar it is cute for one try. 2. Abyss slide did it once. Really no need to do it again. Prefer to do the zipline which is available on all three. 3. It doesn't have the partially carved horses on the Boardwalk. I am sure it was due to traffic flow, but still a nice touch on the Oasis and Allure 4. Promenade parade. The Move It parade on Oasis/Allure is superior to the "generic" parade on Harmony. Having said that, I would not hestitent to book any of the three. They are so close and all three have so many activities/options. That I could keep my self occupied for a week while missing the plays on Oasis and Allure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNBR Posted August 25, 2018 #20 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Solarium pool..... Harmony doesn't have one. But really, "why you guys like one or the other" is irrelevant since the ships are so incredibly similar. Harmony has slides but is missing a pool in the solarium. The shows are different. Otherwise you may not tell much of a difference. I actually did not like the cabins on Harmony better. Newer, yes. But I didn't like the closet right up against both sides of the bed. I felt like while sleeping, I had a wall next to my face. Though really, this would make no difference when deciding which to sail. I would pick Symphony out of the 4 Oasis class ships. They took what worked on Oasis/Allure and what worked on Harmony. Brought it all together with a little extra features. It's obviously going to be the best of the 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropiclvrs Posted August 25, 2018 #21 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Worse than Cats? Should I skip it this week? We really liked Mama Mia...Even my kids (11 and 13). Can’t do wrong with ABBA songs! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted August 25, 2018 #22 Share Posted August 25, 2018 We really liked Mama Mia...Even my kids (11 and 13). Can’t do wrong with ABBA songs! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Then that solves it, we are going next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorben-Hendrik Posted August 25, 2018 #23 Share Posted August 25, 2018 The slides on Harmony take a lot of deck space and make it crowded (n) Also the water splashing from the slides makes for a wet deck at all times - very annoying - as you will get all your stuff wet (n) Bad weld too....;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SET TO SAIL Posted August 25, 2018 #24 Share Posted August 25, 2018 We always put Allure first because we like the Samba Grill restaurant. We were disappointed that Harmony didn’t have at least a small pool in the Solarium, but I do like the cabins on Harmony. They have a design like the Quantum class ships that I think works a little better than the older ships. But, as many have said, you really can’t go wrong with any of the three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted August 26, 2018 #25 Share Posted August 26, 2018 I prefer whichever one is closest to my house. Currently, that's Oasis. If I lived outside of FL and were flying to a port, I'd choose solely based on itinerary and price. If the itinerary is the same, I'd go with whichever ship is cheapest. Oasis is going to Europe next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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