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99 days of Harmony: Main Dining Room

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28 Mar 2016

To celebrate the launch of Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas in less than 100 days, we're counting down each day with some really cool about the ship. Check out our blog each day for a brand new post all about Harmony of the Seas.

Main Dining Room

Royal Caribbean has built quite the reputation for its Oasis-class cruise ships offering an incredible amount of dining options, but its main dining room experience remains a favorite among cruise fans.

On Harmony of the Seas, the main dining room offers guests a sweeping, multi-level restaurant with amazing ambiance, world-class cuisine and a great wait staff.

The main dining room serves meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner on most days for guests to enjoy.

At dinner, guests will enjoy a special themed menu each evening and the option of reserving traditional dining ro My Time Dining.

Traditional dining gives guests the choice of two set times for dinner, where they will be seated with the same tablemates and wait staff each evening.  

Traditional dining is a wonderful opportunity for the wait staff to get to know you and learn your preferences and how you like to be served, and are constantly looking to ensure you have the best possible dining experience each evening.

My Time Dining gives guests the flexibility of choosing a dining time between 6pm and 9:30pm, so dinner time can revolve around your schedule.

With My Time Dining, guests do not have a pre-assigned table and can choose to show up when it is convenient for them or make a reservation for a specific time.  My Time Dining guests order from the same dinner menu as traditional dining guests.

Parents can choose My Family Dining and let Royal Caribbean serve your children (aged 3-11) in about 40 minutes, before whisking them away for fun and games - leaving you to finish your meal at your leisure.

The main dining room experience on Harmony of the Seas is about enjoying an elegant evening meal onboard and is a major component of the Royal Caribbean dining experience.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's post as we celebrate 99 days of Harmony!

99 days of Harmony: Boardwalk balcony staterooms

In:
26 Mar 2016

We're counting down the days until Harmony of the Seas debuts later this year with our 99 days of Harmony blog series. Each day we will post something about Harmony of the Seas to share with all of you!

Boardwalk balcony staterooms

On Harmony of the Seas, guests can choose from a number of different stateroom options and one of the unique options to the Oasis class ships are the Boardwalk view staterooms.

Balcony staterooms that overlook the balcony offer a great vantage point of all the fun going on in the Boardwalk neighborhood, as well as a partial view of the ocean.  That is the appeal of this category of staterooms, where you can peek out your balcony onto the bustling Boardwalk and see just how many incredible onboard amenities are at your fingertips.

Of course, Boardwalk Balcony staterooms also offer the opportunity to relax in larger staterooms. Royal Caribbean created these rooms with a special focus on comfort and convenience, Harmony of the Seas staterooms boast contemporary and smart design with innovative storage to maximize your living space.

Beginning in November 2016, guests staying in Boardwalk view balcony staterooms will be able to enjoy complimentary amenities such as free food, drinks and more.

The new EAT • DRINK • PLAY complimentary amenities offer guests in Boardwalk balcony staterooms

  • Complimentary meal for four at Johnny Rockets.
  • Complimentary Royal Refreshment soda package for two guests.
  • Exclusive rock climbing wall experience for the entire family.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's post as we celebrate 99 days of Harmony!

99 days of Harmony: Ultimate Abyss photo update

In:
25 Mar 2016

We're counting down the days until Harmony of the Seas debuts later this year with our 99 days of Harmony blog series. Each day we will post something about Harmony of the Seas to share with all of you!

Of all the features being added to Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas, the Ultimate Abyss is something brand new to any Royal Caribbean ship and it has generated a lot of interest.

This 10-story slide is more than 150 feet above sea level and begins in the Pool and Sports Zone at the aft of the ship down to the Boardwalk neighborhood below.

Today we have a new photo of its progress to share, as it appears that this intense slide is in the stages of being added.

A photo posted by @spjmgb on

Unlike the other slides onboard, Ultimate Abyss will not be a water slide and will start at the top of the AquaTheater and bring guests down to the Boardwalk.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's post as we celebrate 99 days of Harmony!

99 days of Harmony: Previewing The Fine Line

In:
23 Mar 2016

Each day we are posting a brand new blog post to countdown until Royal Caribbean launches Harmony of the Seas. There's a lot to get excited about on this amazing ship and we're highlighting it all.

The Fine Line

One of the brand new shows coming to Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas is called, "The Fine Line" and it promises to be something really special.

Taking place in the AquaTheater, Royal Caribbean describes the show as, "a journey from extreme to extraordinary, The Fine Line is the AquaTheater redefined with high-flying feats, mind blowing stunts and physically demanding acrobatics brought to life by the world’s best extreme-sport athletes. Designed as a 360° immersive entertainment show, revelers will be wishing for eyes in the back of their head to take in all the action happening around them."

Royal Caribbean Vice President of Entertainment, Nick Weir, has shared some quick videos of the rehearsals taking place right now that show off some of amazing acrobatics involved in the show.

Weir calls the new acrobat style, "3D flying" and involves multiple points of rigging to allow performes to "fly" all over the stage.

99 days of Harmony: Chops Grille

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21 Mar 2016

There are less than 100 days until Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas, debuts and every day we're counting down each day with something really fun on this brand new ship. Read our blog each day for a new post all about this amazing cruise ship.

Chops Grille

If there is one specialty restaurant that Royal Caribbean is known for, it has to be Chops Grille, and on Harmony of the Seas, guests will be able to experience a terrific steakhouse at sea.

Chops Grille is located in the Central Park and offers a number of cuts of steak, along with seafood, chicken and a whole lot more.  The Chops Grille menu on Harmony of the Seas features choices like Shrimp Cocktail with a chipotle kick, Roasted Organic Chicken with truffled chicken jus and fine dry-aged steaks from Iowa and Nebraska.

These dry-aged steaks are at the center of the new menu, which are aged for nearly four weeks to enhance the flavor, tenderness and aroma. Royal Caribbean is particularly proud to be offering dry-aged steaks first at sea and it's a tremendous addition.

Chops Grille is a specialty restaurant and has a cover charge to dine there. There is a smart casual dress code and it will be open for dinner.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's post as we celebrate 99 days of Harmony!

99 days of Harmony: 1887 ice skating show

In:
20 Mar 2016

Are you excited for Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas to debut? We are too and that is why every day, we are posting something new about this incredible new cruise ship leading up to her arrival in less than 99 days.

1887: A Journey in Time

Ice skating shows have become a staple of Royal Caribbean's entertainment line up and on Harmony of the Seas, guests can look foward to a brand new ice skating show, 1887: A Journey in Time.

The ice skating shows feature world-class skaters performing extraordinary skills, with stunning multimedia visuals, audio an state-of-the-art technologdy prociding a sight and sound theatrical experience. Guests will watch as the surface of the ice rink in Studio B transforms before their very eyes, creating a backdrop of ultra-high definition video, which blends fantasy with reality.

Luminous Creative Imaging is a group of talented creatives that focuses on putting their team together to create beautiful visuals. As simple as it sounds, Luminous specialized in 3D/CGI, Illustration, Digital Art, Manipulation, Photography and just to name a few and they are currenly based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

1887 is a brand new show by Royal Caribbean Productions that is about love and adventure and is best described as a, "steampunk styled ice show." 

Images by The Imagination House / Luminous Creative Imaging

It is set in Paris on February 14, 1887 at the height of the career of Jules Verne, renowned author of timeless adventure novels such as “Journey to the Center of the Earth” (1864), “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea” (1870), and “Around the World in Eighty Days” (1873).

Beginning their journey on the frozen River Seine, Juliet and her mysterious time traveling companion, the Tempus, travel in multiple dimensions to discover the wonders of the world, and of the heart.

99 days of Harmony: DreamWorks Experience

In:
19 Mar 2016

Each day we are posting a brand new blog post to countdown until Royal Caribbean launches Harmony of the Seas. There's a lot to get excited about on this amazing ship and we're highlighting it all.

DreamWorks Experience

Ever since Royal Caribbean partnered with DreamWorks to bring their characters onboard Royal Caribbean's cruise ships, it's been a big hit.  Not surprisingly, the DreamWorks Experience will be coming to Harmony of the Seas as well.

DreamWorks Animation characters including Po of Kung Fu Panda; Shrek, Fiona and Puss in Boots of Shrek; and from Madagascar, Alex the Lion, Gloria the Hippo, King Julien and the Penguins will be available for guests to meet during their cruise.

DreamWorks Experience activities onboard will include

  • A DreamWorks Character breakfast in the main dining room
  • 'Meet and greet’ experiences throughout the day
  • Photo opportunities with the characters
  • Adventure Ocean programming featuring DreamWorks Animation
    • Story time
    • Dance parties
    • Adventures rooted in the popular character stories

Kids also get the chance to play with their favorite DreamWorks Animation characters at Adventure Ocean.

Of course, you will be abloe to watch DreamWorks films in your stateroom.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's post as we celebrate 99 days of Harmony!

 

99 days of Harmony: Retail shopping

In:
17 Mar 2016

Royal Caribbean cruise ships offer guests a lot to see and do, including shopping.

Some guests are looking for shopping that includes more than just Royal Caribbean logo clothing (love that stuff), and Harmony of the Seas will incorporate a number of brand name retailers onboard for guests to peruse.

Onboard Harmony of the Seas, guests can expect an unparalleled collection of celebrated brands that include a variety of hand-selected products, including fine and fashion jewelry, luxury watches, cosmetics and fragrances, liquor, apparel and cruise memories.

Jewelry

  • BVLGARI
  • Cartier

Watches

  • Breitling
  • Hublot
  • TAG Heuer

Accessories & Beauty

  • Kate Spade
  • Michael Kors

The shopping options will be located around the ship, primarily in Central Park and the Royal Promenade.

For guests looking to satisfy their retail therapy needs, Harmony of the Seas is sure to please.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's post as we celebrate 99 days of Harmony!

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