Cruising With JT Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 Hello everyone! I didn't see a thread started on this yet so thought I'd get one started...just wanted to see who else is booked on the Harmony of the Seas group cruise sailing next September 16, 2017! I've already put down my $500 deposit and will be coming along with my sister (she too is a cruise addict). 490 days to go! Really looking forward to getting to know you all more over the coming months and hanging out on the world's largest cruise ship together :) Cheers, John @johnt_83 on Periscope :DPS -- I am going to try and do my first ever live periscope on Norwegian Pearl this summer to Alaska, still need to look into all the details about their Internet etc but the sailing is on 7/24/2016 and I'll be going with my wife and 4 other friends. Glacier Bay sailing out of Seattle (this is where I live too!) Wliampl, AGSLC5, MylesDots and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Vitale Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 Welcome John. Join in a live periscope sometime and you'll get a good idea of who'all is going on the group cruise. My wife and I are booked. Can't wait. Cruising With JT and AGSLC5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatMe Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 I'm on the fence! We have oasis booked for November and I would have no problem forgoing that one for the group cruise if it weren't considerably more expensive. I know it's to be expected on the new ship, maybe I'll flip a coin on Tuesday when the new promotion flips around the way they take the same amount of money. Cruising With JT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 I'm on the fence! We have oasis booked for November and I would have no problem forgoing that one for the group cruise if it weren't considerably more expensive. I know it's to be expected on the new ship, maybe I'll flip a coin on Tuesday when the new promotion flips around the way they take the same amount of money. I know what you mean. We are definitely paying a premium for a new ship, but I really feel like these are some pretty good rates considering it is a new ship. And by putting down a deposit today, you get a chance to lock in the price now and always have the option of re-booking if any new promotions come out that are a better deal. And on the topic of this thread, I will be there! :P AGSLC5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Interested in joining a group cruise at some point but they never work with the kids school schedule so it might have to wait a few years. I was interested in Harmony as well but totally turned off by the pricing when I looked at it for Thanksgiving 2017, will probably consider it again next year when they roll the schedule to open up my next booking window ... Thanksgiving 2018. My wife has informed me that I will not be booking a cruise for Springbreak 2018 ... she requires an alternative vacation for a change :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 I booked a couple of days ago but this means that I will now have to choose between this cruise and my already-booked Christmas 2017 cruise on Adventure out of SJ. Decisions, decisions. I got a VERY good rate on the Adventure due to a computer glitch on "opening day". I snagged an Owner's Suite at an already good price but when you add the Club Royale discount to it, it was really GREAT. I would have to cancel that if I stay with the Harmony in Sept. Originally I booked a Crown Loft Suite on Harmony but really wanted a suite that qualifies for the Star level service. Yesterday, I got it ! One of the 2 BR Aqua Theater Suites opened up and I snatched it. This pretty much seals the deal on which cruise we will choose ! I hate to give up a good price deal on Adventure but I don't think I can turn away another 2 BR ATS ! I have one for our Feb. 2017 cruise (also on Harmony) and I think I will want that Star service again ! Looks like we will probably be going with the group again ! We had such a blast last time ! AGSLC5 and Cruising With JT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGSLC5 Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Well I am Stephanie and, I went on the Allure of the Seas group cruise and had a Fantastic time. I travel with my Fiance Jeremy who also had a wonderful time. We will be on this cruise and I booked Cabin 10730 a 2 bedroom Aqua Theater suite in the new Star Class.. You just cant beat the perks and the price from Club Royale! Looking forward to meeting new people and cruising with old Favorites from the Allure!! Matt, Cruising With JT and WAAAYTOOO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarney Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 My wife has informed me that I will not be booking a cruise for Springbreak 2018 ... she requires an alternative vacation for a change :( May I suggest an alternative spouse? (LOL just kidding) WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising With JT Posted May 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Great to hear more folks who have booked the group cruise! I am sure more folks will be joining as the months go along...and can't wait to share more details as it gets closer and hope to find out more on what group events etc we will be doing :D Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 I have considered an alternate spouse but I believe that might not be cost effective ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 I have considered an alternate spouse but I believe that might not be cost effective ;) Probably not a prudent long-term strategy, but I admire your conviction to join us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSetter Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Well I may be looking for an alternate spouse when my husband Frank learns that I just booked us on this cruise in a JS! He loves cruising but doesn't like to book much in advance due to our business (I on the other hand love booking asap), so I don't know if he would agree to me booking this cruise now. I chose not to ask to find out. Instead I took Matt's advice of booking the cruise as a Birthday present, and since Frank doesn't like booking in advance I just won't tell him until 2 months before. :P Btw, the Birthday is mine, how can he say no to my Birthday cruise, even if the Birthday was 2 weeks before? HaHaHa! Seriously though, I know he won't have a problem when he learns. I figure I'll tell him the last night of our Anthem cruise next month...that is when he always is an easy mark for booking another cruise :D Very excited to go on this cruise! Our 1st time on an Oasis class, a JS cabin on the center hump, meeting all of you, Labadee (1 of my favorite places), and we have never been to Cozumel. Cruising With JT, Matt and WAAAYTOOO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 That is great news that you will be joining us, Sue! Love your strategy for booking this cruise and I think your husband will eventually warm up to the idea (like after the credit card bill hits). AGSLC5, SeaSetter and Cruising With JT 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSetter Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Even better news for him warming up to the idea then...I'm paying this cruise on my personal card so he will never see a bill :) Can't wait for the zipline at Labadee! We also had a great time at the Blue Hole in Jamaica and wanted to go back, and I've been booked 3x to Cozumel and never been able to go - I'm ready!!! 484 days to go... Matt and Cruising With JT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakeDownCruise Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 YOLO Booked it! Just put down my deposit for the Harmony group cruise! My wife and 2 kids will be coming with me (7 and 5 at time of sailing). I now have a deposit down on 6 cruises...I need help! SeaSetter, AGSLC5 and Cruising With JT 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 I promise I will be on one of the 2018 Group Cruises!!! :C coneyraven and AGSLC5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising With JT Posted May 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 So awesome to see more folks putting down deposits!! Wooooohoooo!! AGSLC5 and SeaSetter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGSLC5 Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Yea the more people the better.. Really Allure was so much fun.. Can't wait for Harmony! Cruising With JT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 So awesome to see more folks putting down deposits!! Wooooohoooo!! Agreed! It's going to be a blast and I want as many of my friends from here as possible to join us for it Cruising With JT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 The good, the bad and the ugly. Good: The wife gave me the "thumbs up" to go. Bad: The solo inside cabins are now sold out. Ugly: The price for me to get an outside solo is $1600 and this is before airfare. :( For another $150 (including the single sup) I can get a VB with double C&A points. Normally I would not sweat (too much) the $1600 considering it's the group cruise, but it's too clo$e to our 9 night Navigator in Nov 2017. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 The good, the bad and the ugly. Good: The wife gave me the "thumbs up" to go. Bad: The solo inside cabins are now sold out. Ugly: The price for me to get an outside solo is $1600 and this is before airfare. :( For another $150 (including the single sup) I can get a VB with double C&A points. Normally I would not sweat (too much) the $1600 considering it's the group cruise, but it's too clo$e to our 9 night Navigator in Nov 2017. Having stayed solo in a virtual balcony on Quantum, I can say it is a great experience! MylesDots, Wilson and Wliampl 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich T Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Just Booked today! We'll be in a Board Walk Balcony. Wilson, Cruising With JT, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 Just Booked today! We'll be in a Board Walk Balcony. Welcome, Rich! Glad to have you on now two group cruise sailings! AGSLC5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurac22 Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 Hi, I just received a quote from MEI to book this cruise, I am wanting to book it for my Sons Birthday (Sept 18th). I am trying to decide which cabin we would want. We have cruised on Oasis before. I am looking at either an accessible OV balcony D3 and D4 are same price. With decks 9, 10,12, and 14 to choose from. As well I am considering an accessible JS on deck 14, ( only accessible one) however that one is right under the kids splash bay. I am concerned about noise there. Scraping chairs etc. If we booked the JS with double points we would make Diamond on this sailing. Decisions...decisions. Any suggestions or advice from the experts? Thanks Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firegal2539 Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 OK I have asked for a quote for the group sailing, either a virtual balcony or the next step up, hopefully I will hear from them some time tomorrow. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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