Should I Sail on Allure or Harmony?

[CruiseLoverFromNorCal]

Trying to decide which ship is better overall. Thanks in advance, friends!

[Missusdubbya]

Harmony is newer and nicer!

[Ashland]

Either is just fine. Cruise for the itinerary.

[vacationlover_mn]

We are Oasis class fans, and we loved

them both!  Either of them will give you a good feel for Oasis class, and if you like one, you can always do the other one later 🙂. I know there are a few differences (that I can’t remember), so I suggest Thinking about what is important to you, then compare the differences between the ships.

[island lady]

Another vote for pick for port and itinerary.  Yes, Harmony is newer, though I like the layout of CK/SL better on Allure, plus would love to see Momma Mia show which is on Allure.  

 

Otherwise, they are both Oasis class ships...not that much different.  

[bajathree]

Harmony is newer and had slides...Alure never got retrofit to update to other Oasis class ships. Harmony does not have a pool in the solarium like other oasis class ships.

Edited January 18, 2023 by bajathree

[renza]

Both our fine but Allure is our favorite. Love the pool in solarium and love that it has not been amplified. I dislike the huge purple slide in boardwalk that all oasis class have except Allure. 

[PompeySailor]

Texas or Florida ?

[TwinMamainMN]

17 minutes ago, PompeySailor said:

Texas or Florida ?

Good point. Harmony currently sails from Florida and Allure from Texas. If OP is looking to sail in 2024, it looks like the ships will swap home ports.

[jalves]

The differences between the two ships are fairly minor.  I'd go with whichever itinerary you prefer.  Or perhaps whichever has the better price once you include transportation.

 

[Ocean Boy]

2 minutes ago, TwinMamainMN said:

Good point. Harmony currently sails from Florida and Allure from Texas. If OP is looking to sail in 2024, it looks like the ships will swap home ports.

Harmony will be going to Galveston from Ft. Lauderdale. Allure will going to Port Canaveral from Galveston. I wish it was going back to Lauderdale. 

[island lady]

1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said:

Harmony will be going to Galveston from Ft. Lauderdale. Allure will going to Port Canaveral from Galveston. I wish it was going back to Lauderdale. 

 

Oh no...no...no OB.   I want Allure in PC.  😄 😄 

[Ocean Boy]

9 minutes ago, island lady said:

 

Oh no...no...no OB.   I want Allure in PC.  😄 😄 

😡😡😡😡😡😡

[Tatka]

What is important for you on the ship?

Allure is lacking waterslides, but is it important for you?

Do side by side comparison.

[island lady]

32 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

😡😡😡😡😡😡

 

LOL......sorry, I love being able to drive to the port in 20 minutes.  😄 

[molly361]

3 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

Harmony will be going to Galveston from Ft. Lauderdale. Allure will going to Port Canaveral from Galveston. I wish it was going back to Lauderdale. 

 

2 hours ago, island lady said:

 

Oh no...no...no OB.   I want Allure in PC.  😄 😄 

What Pat said. PC all the way. I already have several booked 😇

[Ret MP]

Should I Sail on Allure or Harmony?

 

Yes!

[Ret MP]

[jacobtsf]

19 minutes ago, Ret MP said:

We just booked that exact itinerary but leaving February 25! Very excited, first time in Galveston, Roatan and Puerto Costa Maya!

[Ret MP]

53 minutes ago, jacobtsf said:

We just booked that exact itinerary but leaving February 25! Very excited, first time in Galveston, Roatan and Puerto Costa Maya!

We've been on at least 2 cruised that never made it to Roatan (Hurricane/weather).  Hoping the 3rd will be the charm.  

 

I'm hoping the new terminal in Galveston lives up the the positive reviews I've read about it.  

 

I just hope it isn't a cloudy day as it is completely solar powered!

That's a joke, BTW

[Joseph2017China]

I am going on Wonder of the Seas in a few months.  This is the first time, and about 8 years that I am going on a ship, that I picked the ship, and not the ports.  I travel internationally, and have been on every class of ship, but I pick where I am going first, and the ship, follows.  The Wonder has 3 sea days, and one coco cay day, which is why the ship is important.  

 

My point is, the vacation is how you want it to be, ports, or ships, or both etc.  

[Ocean Boy]

3 hours ago, island lady said:

 

Oh no...no...no OB.   I want Allure in PC.  😄 😄 

 

1 hour ago, molly361 said:

 

What Pat said. PC all the way. I already have several booked 😇

I'm not very happy with either one of you today. 😐😉😇

[Ret MP]

15 minutes ago, Joseph2017China said:

I am going on Wonder of the Seas in a few months.  This is the first time, and about 8 years that I am going on a ship, that I picked the ship, and not the ports.  I travel internationally, and have been on every class of ship, but I pick where I am going first, and the ship, follows.  The Wonder has 3 sea days, and one coco cay day, which is why the ship is important.  

 

My point is, the vacation is how you want it to be, ports, or ships, or both etc.  

Exactly!

 

I'm just one of a minimum of 4 people that usually cruise as part of a group.  So, I go with the flow.  However, if I had my way, I'd pick the ship first then the number of sea day.  My destination is the ship and the sea.  So, the larger the ship and the more the sea days, the happier I am.  

 

However, there are only two destinations that I pushback on, Bahamas and Jamaica.  I have nothing but negativity towards those two.  But, that's for another time and another thread.

[Ozark_Kid]

Another difference is the specialty restaurants offered.  Harmony has Jamie's, which we have had enough of, Allure has Giovanni's which we plan to eat at twice next week. 

Harmony has Wonderland which we enjoyed.  Allure has Samba Grill which is good.  

With that said you should enjoy them both.  I do miss the water slides when on the Allure. 

[island lady]

2 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

 

I'm not very happy with either one of you today. 😐😉😇

 

Oh no....but how can you say that....both Ellen and I are sooooo cute, you just can't help but adore us!!!!   😄 😄