bugtyler2 Posted December 31, 2022 #1 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Looking to book a cruise on either the Odyssey or Harmony in February. Have been on the OASIS 3 times. Very concerned about sea sickness due to width of Odyssey. Anyone experience more than other ships? Anyone willing to share the big differences and what we might miss off the Harmony class or what we might gain on the Odyssey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted December 31, 2022 #2 Share Posted December 31, 2022 33 minutes ago, bugtyler2 said: Anyone experience more than other ships? Unlikely you'd feel the diff between the ships with the same sea conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 31, 2022 #3 Share Posted December 31, 2022 (edited) All ships are subject motion depending on sea state and swell. Even Oasis was rocking last week. If the swell can move Oasis it will also move Quantum Ultra class. Things you'll miss on Odyssey - no Central Park, no Ice Skating venue, no Boardwalk, no zip line, one Flowrider Things you'll gain on Odyssey - iFly, North Star, Sea Plex, Playmakers, Solarium with wading pools, Two70° Harmony has Grease as it's primary theater show, Odyssey has The Effectors and The Book in Two70. Shows are personal. I've seen Grease enough times for a lifetime. The Effectors is a high tech show. Edited December 31, 2022 by twangster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted December 31, 2022 #4 Share Posted December 31, 2022 The width is going to give you sea sickness? This is a new one.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilkySal Posted December 31, 2022 #5 Share Posted December 31, 2022 (edited) I would pick Harmony over Odyssey just because of the Central Park and Boardwalk areas. The high tech shows are ok but I would prefer Grease, again and again. Also, prefer the nice Promenades on Oasis class vs the cut-up Esplanade on Odyssey, where you cannot view the Esplanade from one end to the other as the walls are jagged and not people-watcher friendly IMO. Personal preferences I guess! As far as the width, I don't believe there's much difference between these two, maybe a little. However, the Wonder of the Seas is another story! She is very, very wide!! Edited December 31, 2022 by SilkySal add 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted December 31, 2022 #6 Share Posted December 31, 2022 I love the Aqua Theater shows on O class ships. They are missing on all the other ship classes. Next month I'll experience the Q class differences first hand. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted December 31, 2022 #7 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Until you get into uncommonly rough seas, there really won't be much of a difference in the motion on any RC ships. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihate2cruise Posted December 31, 2022 #8 Share Posted December 31, 2022 I much prefer Odyssey. I'm just not a fan of Oasis class. I like Two 70 better then Boardwalk and Central Park. Again...subjective question. Pick one and you are guaranteed to have a good time 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted December 31, 2022 #9 Share Posted December 31, 2022 (edited) Over 50 nights on Oasis Class over the last 8 years. 17 nights on Ovation and Quantum this year. Much prefer Oasis Class, good chance we will never sail Quantum Class again. Found Quantum and Ovation very boring, thought 270 was a awful venue with lousy shows. Ship feels very small and narrow, the Royal esplanade is a two story joke compared to Oasis Class Promenade. . Went through a rough patch of seas going from Vancouver to Hawaii, did not seem any different than rough seas on a Oasis Class transatlantic crossing. Crew on both ships were happy, energetic and very helpful. Promenade and outside venues are hands down far better on Oasis Class. Wonderland is extremely small, Izumi has most of it's seating in the walkway leading to the bionic bar. Vintages was a stand out winner in a great location. I am sure that there are plenty of reviews with a complete opposite point of view. happy cruising Edited December 31, 2022 by taglovestocruise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted December 31, 2022 #10 Share Posted December 31, 2022 IMO: you've done OASIS class several times ... why not try something new. I too have done OASIS a couple of times and just last month did ODY' ...... yes it is smaller (including narrower!) but did not notice motion at any time - our sailing was particularly 'weather free' The ship layout is VERY different and I'm not saying better or worse .... but DIFFERENT. ANTHEM class has 'less stuff' as compared to OASIS but that's subjective as there is DIFFERENT stuff. Personally I'm past the 'stuff' but my kids (well kids in my mind but actually in their 30's) who have done OASIS class (and others) were HAPPY with the 'stuff' on ODY' like FLY and bumper cars (and that area was used for pickle ball in the mornings) Bottom line: I'm a strong proponent of: try new things! If you stay with Royal which you've cruised before you should be comfortable about TOO much being different . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basenji56 Posted December 31, 2022 #11 Share Posted December 31, 2022 I agree with trying new ships. I loved Odyssey in November. Best windjammer I’ve had on Royal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbieflorida Posted December 31, 2022 #12 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Was on Harmony in August (previously Oasis and Allure multiple times) and Odyssey in November. I agree with a lot that's been said. While I'm glad we tried Quantum Class, will probably stick with Oasis class going forward. Odyssey felt very chopped up. Didn't like not being able to see from one end of the Promenade to the other. Seating in Italian and sushi was right next to a walkway. I would describe width as a single wide vs. double wide. We did, however, really enjoy Music Hall venue and 270. Odyssey had a nice large Diamond Club. Didn't enjoy Effectors at all (and too much "sniffing" of books in "The Book" production!). We had one night where I could feel ship movement, but it wasn't bad and I think we would've felt it on Harmony too. Bottom line: my recommendation is give Odyssey a try because of all the new options (bumper cars, Ifly, Zone Zero), with the knowledge that you'll enjoy yourself but might just like Oasis class a little bit better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renza Posted December 31, 2022 #13 Share Posted December 31, 2022 3 hours ago, SilkySal said: I would pick Harmony over Odyssey just because of the Central Park and Boardwalk areas. The high tech shows are ok but I would prefer Grease, again and again. Also, prefer the nice Promenades on Oasis class vs the cut-up Esplanade on Odyssey, where you cannot view the Esplanade from one end to the other as the walls are jagged and not people-watcher friendly IMO. Personal preferences I guess! As far as the width, I don't believe there's much difference between these two, maybe a little. However, the Wonder of the Seas is another story! She is very, very wide!! Wonder is no wider than Harmony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted December 31, 2022 #14 Share Posted December 31, 2022 I love both classes. We have both Anthem and Oasis sailing from Bayonne. The Anthem was designed to sail in cold weather climate and has an indoor pool suitable to sail during late Fall and Winter from the Northeast. In 2024, Oasis will be replaced by Symphony. To Newbieflorida, Jamie's seating is al fresco as is Giovanni's on Oasis classes. Hands down the Q classes have the best layout of the WJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted December 31, 2022 #15 Share Posted December 31, 2022 20 minutes ago, renza said: Wonder is no wider than Harmony Harmony is 122 feet at the beam, Wonder is 137 feet at the beam. Icon will be the widest at 213 feet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted January 1, 2023 #16 Share Posted January 1, 2023 9 minutes ago, taglovestocruise said: Harmony is 122 feet at the beam, Wonder is 137 feet at the beam. Icon will be the widest at 213 feet. From the RCI fact sheets: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottee25 Posted January 1, 2023 #17 Share Posted January 1, 2023 4 hours ago, twangster said: All ships are subject motion depending on sea state and swell. Even Oasis was rocking last week. If the swell can move Oasis it will also move Quantum Ultra class. Things you'll miss on Odyssey - no Central Park, no Ice Skating venue, no Boardwalk, no zip line, one Flowrider Things you'll gain on Odyssey - iFly, North Star, Sea Plex, Playmakers, Solarium with wading pools, Two70° Harmony has Grease as it's primary theater show, Odyssey has The Effectors and The Book in Two70. Shows are personal. I've seen Grease enough times for a lifetime. The Effectors is a high tech show. Does Harmony have the Stowaway Piano Player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renza Posted January 1, 2023 #18 Share Posted January 1, 2023 1 hour ago, taglovestocruise said: Harmony is 122 feet at the beam, Wonder is 137 feet at the beam. Icon will be the widest at 213 feet. No harmon is actually wider. All oasis class are about the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renza Posted January 1, 2023 #19 Share Posted January 1, 2023 1 hour ago, taglovestocruise said: Harmony is 122 feet at the beam, Wonder is 137 feet at the beam. Icon will be the widest at 213 feet. I was posting on the person who said wonder is a whole other story. That wonder is so much wider. It’s a few feet difference on all oasis class. Nothing that will ever be noticed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbeyg Posted January 1, 2023 #20 Share Posted January 1, 2023 I love both classes for totally different reasons. I would be happy with either, myself. I think twangster covered the differences well. Love the Music Hall on Quantum class. The 2 story lounges on Oasis class can’t compete. And then Oasis class has Central Park. Nothing like that on Quantum class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted January 1, 2023 #21 Share Posted January 1, 2023 I don't understand this desire to be able to "look from one end of the Royal Promenade to the other." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molsonschooner Posted January 1, 2023 #22 Share Posted January 1, 2023 3 hours ago, Biker19 said: From the RCI fact sheets: those numbers are completely wrong. Harmony is measured in feet while Wonder is in meters. That would make wonder times wider than harmony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted January 1, 2023 #23 Share Posted January 1, 2023 8 minutes ago, Merion_Mom said: I don't understand this desire to be able to "look from one end of the Royal Promenade to the other." Me neither but I respect that some things don't work for some people. I love that I can use deck 5 to bypass the esplanade and look down into it. All ships with a promenade desperately need a promenade bypass like Q class has that doesn't mean walking down the cabin hallway. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted January 1, 2023 #24 Share Posted January 1, 2023 1 minute ago, molsonschooner said: those numbers are completely wrong. Harmony is measured in feet while Wonder is in meters. That would make wonder times wider than harmony Same footprint. Wonder is not wider than her prior sisters in a meaningful way. Some websites use the beam at the waterline versus the maximum beam above the waterline. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted January 1, 2023 #25 Share Posted January 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, molsonschooner said: those numbers are completely wrong. Harmony is measured in feet while Wonder is in meters. That would make wonder times wider than harmony Wonder's length and width are shown in both feet and meters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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