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  2. Western ports

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    Hey folks,

    The wife and I did the Harmony in August and are set to do it again in May. This time we are going to Western ports of Roatan, Honduras Cozumel, Mexico, and Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico. I am looking for anyone that has done an excursion to any of these. If there are any to do or any to avoid? or if theres a port that is good just to go to the beach. Thanks!

  3. Harmony vs. Symphony

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    So, the wife and I just got off our 7 day Eastern caribbean on the Harmony last week. It was the wife's first time on a cruise and she is hooked lol We are looking at booking another one for next year and was seeing if anyone has done the Harmony and Symphony? If so, is it worth doing the Symphony next or is it like being on the same ship?

     

    Also, wanting some other ships that you all have liked we aren't dead set on the Symphony yet. We are wanting to sail out of the East coast so try and keep that in mind for suggestions. Thanks!

  6. The Key

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    1 hour ago, Pen said:

    Matt was asked this question on a broadcast a couple days ago.  Here is some of the points he shared: 

     

    The Key is ideal for those who are low in Crown & Anchor status or someone who isn't loyal to Royal, but would like "perks". 

    If you would already plan on purchasing the internet package, would also take advantage of the priority seating at shows, the 1st day lunch, and access to special scheduling for activities like flowrider or rock climbing.(Because why pay for it and not utilize it...)

    If you reserve a stateroom that does not give you similar perks.  

     

    All in all, you have to weigh the cost against those things and decide what value you would assign to them.  My sister and I have been debating this as well for our 2020 cruise.  The $400 would cover internet package and possibly a couple excursions, or specialty dining along with a trip to the spa.  Hope you find your solution  :)  

    Here are links to Matt's and Twangster's review of the Key...

    https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2019/03/26/royal-caribbeans-the-key-worth-it

     

    https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2018/12/04/review-royal-caribbeans-the-key-vip-guest-experience

    Thank you!

  9. CocoCay

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    So, we are leaving on the Harmony of the Seas on August 11th. Just two of us both being 27 y.o. and not big on the water park scene.

    My question is there other things for us to do? Would it be better for us to just stay on the ship if we aren't into water parks?

    Thanks!

  13. Harmony tips

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    Only 18 days until Harmony cruise. Any tips for the boat or must dos?

    I was also wondering if there is any specialty restaurant we needed to go too? I got the drink package so I can indulge in the booze, but didn't get the dining package because I  want to eat the food I already paid for. 

    Thanks!

  14. All inclusive drinks on Harmony

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    4 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said:

    It doesn't include any Starbuck's stand-alone venue - but it will cover specialty coffees (and regular coffees) at Cafe Promenade, 270 Cafe, etc (including the super-charged expressos and those with alcohol).  I think my husband may have gotten as much or more value out of the specialty coffees than he did the alcohol. We got to know the barista in the 270 Cafe pretty darned well.

    Thank you! 24 days left until cruise time

  17. First time on Royal Caribbean

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    4 minutes ago, ChessE4 said:

    We did that itinerary in May.  Since you are new to the Harmony, you might enjoy the video orientation they do on the afternoon of Day 1 (for us it was 2:30 PM).  In fact, I've attached our compass.   You can get an idea about the events, or you can view other compasses on this slte (see the Cruise Compass tab on the very top).

    Getting familiar with the ship- is important because it is so large.  My observations are:  (1) Central Park has great, intimate "concerts" in the evening, (2) music is loud in all other venues, so adjust your seating; (3) the shows are well-executed but may have confusing plots, (4) if one restaurant seems too crowded (especially day 1), try another food source.  We enjoyed the Solarium, for example, when the WindJammer was packed.   You don't need to do everything - just have fun and stick to your cruise objectives, whatever they might be.

    There is lots to see walking around Old San Juan.  There is lots of "free" stuff at Coco Cay.  The Harmony has something new called WOW bands as an option, although we used the conventional Sea Pass.  You've been on other cruises so you know the basics (like using your stateroom safe for valuables).  Bon voyage!

    HarmonyOfTheSeas-CruiseCompass-May26-2019-FullSet.pdf 26.03 MB · 0 downloads

    Thank you so much! My wife is wanting to do all of these excursions and we have booked a few but I am trying to get her to understand we can relax and there is so much to do on these boats that are included in what we have already paid for lol

    Also, I didn't know I could go ahead and reserve the aqua theater and all? Awesome going to book those tonight. Thanks!

  19. First time on Royal Caribbean

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    Hey folks,

    My wife and I will be first timers on a Royal Caribbean boat. I have done Carnival and Disney boats and my wife has never traveled outside of the country or seen Caribbean water.  We are going on the Harmony of the Seas August 11th. I was just wanting some advice on what to do on the boat and when off the boat. We are porting at San Juan, Phillipsburg, and Coco Cay. Any and all advice is appreciated. Thanks!

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