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On the Harmony in August debarkation day CK was packed and breakfast coming out delayed. By the time we finished the concierges were done with their 3rd and final escort downstairs. I asked if there were any more and was told no, they were done. No worries, we gathered our things and made our way to wait for elevator. The concierges came out and said they would make an exception and do one more! We were wisked off in lightening speed. Very very kind, in no way did they have to do that.

Did you get your documents previously? On the last page of the cruise documents packet there is a luggage tag for your cabin ready to print.

When we were on the Mariner this June most times the suite (concierge lounge) was standing room only. It was so crowded with the CAS Pinnacles and D+ in addition to the suites that we found ourselves spending our time in the beautiful Diamond lounge. It was lovely, even when the food was offered we had the space to ourselves. We enjoyed it much more. It's a weird thing, the rooms were mirror images of each other yet the D+ and Pins preferred the suite side. Both spaces were gorgeous. Now, the Diamond Lounge on the Oasis class ships we stay away from, downright depressing. Except for the Allure I think.

You want to be happy with your location so my opinion is first research the cabin numbers and see if there are any video tours, pay attention to the balcony footage for sure. If it was me I would choose 9 aft first as I enjoy my balcony and being a bit higher out there just makes it more special, you have cabins it looks like above and below should be on the quieter side. Second choice would be 6 over 7 if there is no obstruction to the ocean view because 7 has a lot of cabins up there and sometimes the noise bleeds into your cabin especially late at night (From excessive foot traffic in the hallway) Not always but still, so for me 9 aft, 6 forward and lastly 7 forward. * on the Oasis I highly recommend a crown loft, Deck 17 though...just wow!

It's at 26.99 for lunch on the Serenade & that never changed even with the Labor Day 30% off "sale"

If you really want to see it bring your own device and stream it. We were looking forward to an F1 race on our Allure sailing in May, ESPN2 even advertised it was showing. We set up our CLS for the race with snacks & such and settled in ready for a fun race while at sea. Well no, they showed tennis I think. We left the cabin and traveled around the ship to see if it was being shown else where and it was not. I would plan for it not to be shown and come prepared, if it is then it's an added bonus. It was a different ESPN2 feed then ours back in Florida, have a great sailing!

Congratulations on your amazing milestone, please ask away no question is dumb. Knowing ahead of time will make your sailing that much more enjoyable. I was new to RC in 2019 and after 9 sailings I still have questions! If you are comfortable sharing what ship you are sailing we can provide so many tips and tricks, things you didn't know you didn't know. So many times this happens to me, this cruise is to celebrate and to relax, this kind group will provide everything you need & sometimes even pics! Ask away and welcome

I'm anxiously waiting Summer 2024! When I inquired at Next Cruise last month on the Harmony the young lady said December this year. Here's hoping....

Wow great video, change it!

Thank you so much! Exactly the specifics I needed.

Clearly the older ships are lacking in electrical plugs as well as USB charging situations. Would someone here graciously share what they use for the European outlets to maximize charging things up within the cabin? Is it two straight prongs, is it two straight and one flat? I researched but there are so many options, all types of plugs with different versions. I want to avoid boarding and finding out the power hub I purchased was wrong and does not work. Can someone point me to a specific item that would work? Thanks so much! (I watched Danny's video about the Serenade & while I know he's 6'6" and his daughter likes to take a bath in the various tubs & I don't believe for one second he fits in that shower pod comfortably; I digress..... but he does he mention the outlets shortage in the cabins) LOL I think I like the new music he uses now though.

@brdjnr don't forget your SAILAGAIN promotion if you stepped off your last sailing sooner then 30 days ago. I'm looking at 300.00 OBC if I book my suite on the Serenade, I stepped off the Harmony 07 August 2022!

On the Allure 2022 May in #CK they offered a choice the sauced lobster they served or the MDR lobster. My daughter was brought two and my husband four! Then they offered additional as well, the kind offer was declined as it was plenty. 2022 July on the Harmony in #CK we requested/placed our order for the MDR lobster for the following night (lobster night) , we requested with our #CK server that we would prefer and be ordering the MDR lobster as we were always told it helps for the kitchen to know ahead of time, we were emphatically told no. If we wanted it they would cancel our #CK reservations and we could have it in the MDR. Take away, every ship is different and not consistent in their services/rules/protocols. We stayed in #CK because we loved the views in that venue.

@twangster thank you so much!

@twangster I loved watching your you tube videos on this ship. I expect I might really appreciate this smaller yet regal ship. Now leaning hard to sail for once out of Tampa but now I want to be up on deck to personally experience sailing underneath the Skyway Bridge. The sailing we are zeroing in on specifically is 19 November 2022. If I have the first seating in the MDR will we miss it? I thought about Izumi but the rest of my crew is not on the Izumi team. Maybe just skip MDR and #WJ the first evening? Even if we elected my time dining I wouldn't know what time to choose. Your help is very appreciated.

Well while I am still in the mindset of taking a break from sailing for a minute, I still can't sit still. Our next door neighbors are trying to talk us into a sailing out of Tampa on this ship. (Serenade) My plan was to watch them sail away & run down to the Skyway Bridge to snap some amazing photos...but this is November so it might be quite dark by the time she sails under the bridge. Anyway, if I decide to possibly waitlist a Grand Suite cabin and then maybe sail her where in the world do you have lunch? We gravitated to #CK or the Solarium on other ships as the Wind Jammer is quite hectic day one. Do they have a venue for the suite guests for embarkation lunch? Could we just get onboard and then utilize one of our Diamond Plus Buy 1 Get 1 specialty dining vouchers for lunch at Chop's? Trying to understand all of the moving parts here as I am so spoiled always sailing the bigger ships, but would like to experience this smaller vessel possibly. I did go ahead & book a B2B on another line on their new ship but that's not until next year, thinking of trying out our newly minted Diamond Plus amenities before then, thoughts? Suggestions? Thanks so much everyone for any and all insight you can provide.

For those who have sailed out of Tampa (we have yet to do it) we are trying to time a ship sighting from Fort Desoto Park. What time or how long after departing the Port of Tampa does the ship sail under this gorgeous bridge? I think it would make for an amazing photo! Can anyone who has sailed from here share? Thanks so much!

@twangster Amazing info! I knew we could count on you. Thanks so much

Yes, the question I forgot to ask! @twangster do you know?

When I peruse the Diamond Plus perks there seems to be a buy one specialty get one free for each member. We just achieved this status so may I ask? Our family of 3 would pay for 2, correct? To reserve the option can you do it before the sailing with this perk? Can your TA do it? Must we wait to board before we can access this perk? As an after thought, they really should allow the pinnacles to enjoy some free specialty dining at these specialty restaurants, it would take the pressure off CK maybe 2 or 3 times a sailing.

Costco Book with MEI Travel Home page here, to the right. Fill out the yellow form, much more personalized service. Maybe for next time.

Yes the crowds & the behaviors are somewhat daunting, but please don't let that hamper YOUR cruise vacation. You saved (or allowed Royal to keep your monies for 2 years) take a deep breath, accept what you can't change & navigate it. Just like @teddysaid, even #CK was ridiculously crowded (but it was a peak summer sailing) we ordered amazing room service a tea kettle added to my cabin and had lovely meals on the balcony, after I cleaned it and gently spoke to the lovely family next door about please not feeding the birds, but that was only in port. To be honest they didn't seem to realize that was an off limits kind of thing, they loved that it gave their kids the giggles, so there's that. The lack of mutual respect by fellow passengers was tough sometimes but we tried to look inward and let it pass.... Coco Cay was a nightmare as far as bodies, I'm sorry the Island was kind of gross I wouldn't dare go into the Oasis Pool BUT when the Freedom left the waterslides did open up a bit. What saved us there was that water park cabana, but again it's summer school is out sailing when school is in session should be much better. Maybe the Island can "handle" over 10,000 people doesn't mean it should, it took FOREVER to get off the ship and we thought we waited for the mad rush to subside, no spacing protocols there that's for sure. But again while I waited I repeated my morning prayers, we were off eventually. If there are desired cabins you may be interested in place yourself on the waitlist one may just open up, you never know. Happy Sailing

Junior and Mario were amazing with disembarkation. They took us down right to podium. Lightening fast. They get extra kudos for that, so fast! Disembarkation in PC terminal 1 is a well oiled machine. Thanks guys!

This the suite experience is diluted to the point where if I can get a great price on a regular cabin when I sail in the future being D+ now, that's what we are doing probably connecting rooms. A whole lot of smiles a whole lot of no or not anymore or changed due to covid. Suite benefits are pretty much gone so honestly junior suite if you want the points, otherwise just not worth the $$$ any more. In my humble opinion.

New people same circumstances. We had to move our Jamie's and no just no. Then to add insult to injury we went down to see at several of our requested times, restaurant had many tables. I concluded maybe a staffing issue. They offered night 6 lobster night, or 2030 night 7. But this I was offered at the restaurant kiosk. So no thanks, all good more $$ stays in my pocket. I just will continue to use my shoe horn to snag a table at CK.