Harmony of the Seas: What to Know Before Your Cruise

If you’ve never sailed on Harmony of the Seas, one thing becomes obvious pretty quickly—you are not on a small cruise ship.

Harmony of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class ships, and it really does feel more like a floating city than a traditional cruise ship. There are multiple neighborhoods, restaurants, pools, entertainment venues, shops and activities spread throughout the ship.

When I sailed on Harmony of the Seas, I quickly realized that having an idea of what to expect before boarding can make your cruise much easier and more enjoyable.

Here are some things I think are worth knowing before you go.

ENHANCE PRIVACY IN YOUR CABIN WITH THIS CURTAIN HACK

 

I really liked the room setup on Harmony of the Seas, but there was one problem: I needed a little privacy at night.

My daughter and grandson like their room completely dark, and they usually go to bed fairly early. I'm just the opposite. I'm a night owl and often have trouble sleeping. I might stay up reading, watching TV, or just relaxing while everyone else is asleep.

I didn't want my late-night activities to disturb them, so I came up with a simple solution: I created my own little sleeping area using the blackout curtain.

It worked surprisingly well. I could stay up as late as I wanted without the light from the TV or my reading lamp bothering them, and they could sleep in their darkened space.

Why Central Park Was My Favorite Place on Harmony of the Seas

 

I have just returned from a cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas, and while there were plenty of things to enjoy about the ship, one place quickly became my favorite: Central Park.

Located on Deck 8 in the heart of the ship, Central Park is a beautiful open-air neighborhood filled with trees, flowers, winding pathways, restaurants, shops, and quiet places to sit. It is designed to resemble the famous Central Park in New York City—and surprisingly, it really does feel like a little garden oasis in the middle of a massive cruise ship.

There are several reasons why I loved spending time there.