How Harmony Of The Seas Differs From Allure and Oasis Of The Seas
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- Опубликовано: 20 авг 2024
- On my recent cruise on Harmony Of The Seas, I noticed four major areas of improvement compared to her sister ships, Oasis Of The Seas and Allure Of The Seas.
I'll show you improvements made to the cabins... compare how the adults-only Solarium area differs from not only Oasis and Allure, but also Anthem Of The Seas... talk about specific things Royal Caribbean did to speed up the embarkation process... and introduce you to the three new waterslides, plus the "Ultimate Abyss" thrill slide.
While this video certainly doesn't cover every little difference between Harmony Of The Seas and her sisters, it gives you a good look at some of the most important ones and helps you understand why Harmony is definitely the one you want to sail on if you decide to check out the largest class of cruise ships in the world.
By the way...
I'd just like to point out the guy wearing the "Vote For Pedro" t-shirt at the 7:32 point in the video. I may be nearly 60 years old, but I got the "Napoleon Dynamite" reference and I laughed to myself when I noticed that shirt!
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I love how professional your videos are, it makes watching them very enjoyable! Great Job Jim!!
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After the queer cruise Harmony had. I am avoiding this ship!
This channel is amazing. I have absolutely no interest in going on a cruise nor do I even care about cruise ships, but I can not stop watching this dudes reviews of cruises. His voice is perfect and reminds me of a late night radio host. The tempo of his voice is always consistent and even though hes just talking about features of cruises, he some how makes it interesting as hell.
Thanks! That's very nice of you to say. My first career out of college was as a radio announcer... but I couldn't make any money at it. So, I got a "real job". But in my heart, I'm still a DJ in the 1970s. RUclips offers a great outlet for me to do some "broadcasting" again.
redjr1991 dude this comment has me dying.. i was telling my wife the same thing today.. guys voice is amazing and helps me fall asleep at night watching his killer cruise videos..
I have been videos like this that are horrible but this one is outstanding! Great job, Jim! 👍🏻
Jim, thank you for this review. We just got back from the St. Thomas, Bahama,St. Kitt cruise on Harmony. I am still overwhelmed by this ship.Food, entertainment, comedy, music, food, drinks, food, fun, singing, drinking, fun..sorry, got carried away. I have never heard a bad review on this ship. If it was bad, they didn't travel on the Harmony. We're marking our calendar for next year. We're seniors in our upper 60's and the crew accommodates everyone fine. One thing I will do I take my scooter chair with me. It's a lot of walking, but fun, so I won't walk so much next trip. Thanks again for the fine review ..Maybe See you on the Sea next trip !
My ONLY problem with the Oasis and Allure of the seas..and now the Harmony of the Seas...is getting off at the end of the Cruise.
BADGUY 1 , same issue for me, it was horrible getting off and the wait for custom.
I was on Harmony last week. I could not imagine having the Solarium enclosed. I was too hot as it was. Thankfully, the wind gusts made the experience much better.
The Harmony of the Seas is an amazing, beautiful ship!
oh good cuz im going in 6 hours!
I went on Adventure of the seas and I absolutely LOVED it. especially the crew , AMAZING. I made 3 waiter friends , Linling Zhu from China , Arifin from Indonesia and Pranab from India and I miss them lots ❤
Becky Rex has been
Your videos are hands down the BEST cruise vlogs around and unlike another vlog with 2 women you don't beg for tips and use a great camera and not a potato camera like they use. Keep up the great work!
Ted yellowstone Sea Cruisers?
Amy & Elizabeth are great just like Jim Zimmerlin. Their vlogs are also very interesting.
Doctor Ya Ya Creator of Ecstasy yep. Amy is horrible!!
Amy and Elizabeth are also great cruise vloggers, you shouldn't be bashing anyone who takes their time to record during vacation.
Great video Jim, very informative. The info you gave on the changes to the cabins are spot on!!!! You saved me a lot of trouble trying to find out if there was an electrical outlet by the bed side for my cpap. Thanks!!!
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I have been on Oasis and Allure and we are going on Harmony in Oct. I disagree on one thing. I'm glad they did not close in the solarium.. The breeze is actually relaxing. The palm trees gently blow as if you're on the actual beach. Maybe if they had it to where the roof can open/close when it rains so we can still have access to it like they do on the newer Norwegian ships.
Great video Thanks
hey the girl in 4:54 on the water slide is now a sport staff I saw her on the mariner of the seas and asked if she was on the April 2017 sailing and she said she was !lol!
Very good video tour of the ship. The best I’ve seen so far of any ship. Clear and concise narration without trying to be funny and entertaining which is more than I can say about other I’ve seen. And THANKFULLY no shaking cam. Keep up the good work.
Wow - you have an excellent speaking voice! Btw, this video was very informative, straight to the point but with humor involved.
Nice, your voice is soothing. It helps me fall asleep so much quicker.
Sounds like the Harmony of the Seas might be my next cruise trip!
You do a great job Jim , your videos are so detailed! Great job Jim! It always makes me want to watch them!
When we called RCL a few months ago when booking Harmony, they knew that we went on Oasis a few years either. They told us that they were pretty much the same thing. This video proves them wrong! We're really excited to get onboard Harmony in July! Thanks for the wonderful video!
They're 99% the same... but the 1% that is different is a very important 1%!
I went enjoying on this ship from 25th to 4th sep 2019 till morning time it's amazing trip like a dream. Amazing service, very good food although I am vegetarian still I enjoing. Cruie staff very good service don't have words to explain I save money for next trip to salute to all allure of the sea staff .God bless them.
Will be on Harmony next year. I really enjoy your videos..thanks!!!
Life is short, get a drink card. Don’t go with an inside cabin...get a balcony. If you wanna balcony, get a suite! No one ever said on their death bed, I wish I saved a few bucks on that last cruise with my bride!
Going to try Harmony of the Seas in 2018. Ms Bunny....I'm going to see if all the hype is justified
Ha! I met you on the MSC Seaside. We are going on Oasis in December.LOVEU Jim!
Carnival does the cabin card at your room service as well, plus they take your picture off your passport. Glad most cruise-lines are making processes faster for embarkation.
damn jim you videos are getting better and better
You had me at overlapping drapes.....!!!!!
Great video, Jim! We are going on the Harmony next week and we will be live streaming from the ship the entire time!!
wow i like your videos, very well explained and excellent job on noticing all those things that are different between the two ships.
Thanks Jim! We are going on Harmony of the Seas later this year.
The "new" lower level in the Solarium that you say, Oasis & Allure also have it.
However, it's not covered with glass! They just kinda extended the Solarium covering the front area over the bridge that in Oasis & Allure that area is open air!
I really love your close attention to detail in all your videos, great job! Thanks for all the great information
Another great video, Jim. Bravo! You've done well on presenting Harmony of the Seas. Nice to hear about all the improvements.
Regards,
Darryl
Finally a video that is informative and professionally done. Thanks, I am now subscribed to your channel.
I love this video! We have been debating the different ships and this helped tremendously! I love that you made a video on the comparisons between sister ships. I've not found that before and is nice to have the small things pointed out..as they do make a difference. Also, the videos are so clear! I have subscribed and am excited about seeing your other ones.
ck Moss I’ve been on Allure and Harmony. 7 days with a balcony room on both. There really almost identical with the exceptions of the slides. As he pointed out the closets location is really the only other noticeable difference, and it really is minor, unless your both trying to get into the closet at the same time. How often does that really happen? You’ll have a great time. A bit of advice if you’ve never cruised on one of the Oasis class ships is to be sure you plan your entertainment schedule in advance, preferably before embarkation. Venues are small compared to the guest count so you may miss shows you want to see if you don’t reserve in advance. On the smaller classes, reservations are necessary.
Very nice the idea of the separated closets to get dress --- much better indeed
Really enjoyed this video. Have sailed only on Carnival for the last 10 years, now that we've made platinum we've decided to branch out and check out the other cruise lines. Liked getting a comparison of these ships also.
I did mostly Carnival at first, too. You might also want to look at Norwegian Cruise Line, and Viking Ocean Cruises.
Really good channel... I like how relaxed your speaking and explanations of the cruise topics are. Some of the other channels, people speak way too fast and hectic!
just got back from harmony !! pretty much the same as allure and oasis if you ask me but the solarium in the front is really missing that big pool with showers in the middle, that was really nice and it was cold ! hope they fix that one day ! great videos mate
Very nice job on the video! I'm going on the Harmony in September. So far I've been on the Freedom and the Anthem and this was very informative. Thanks!
Looking forward to our cruise on Harmony of the Seas in 6 days. What!? Wow!
I have never been on a cruise-ship would like to try it this year.
Soo cool!
Good to Know
Great ship, too crowded but its definitely huge!!!!
Pretty cool stuff on that ship.
Good job Mr Jim Zimm!
I'm looking forward for the Norwegian Bliss next summer of 2018
Jim, your show is excellent !....want more insights on cruise ships.
Precisely the informative presentation of details I was looking for!!!
Great video Jim, thanks so much!
I REALLY likethe idea of an "adults only" section! I don't think I have been aboard a ship which had that, except for certain restricted shows at night, which is an entirely different thing.
Casey Vee it is nice, but not strictly enforced. There may be a child or few present, but not routinely made to leave unless the begin to cause some disturbance. Although, on the Freedom class and smaller that have pools in the solarium, children are not allowed in the pool. That is strictly enforced. Oasis class only has hot tubs in the Solarium, which children aren’t allowed in anywhere on board.
We went in October on a western Caribbean 7day..stayed in a owner's suite..wow..loved it..this review is very informative ..went on Mayan ritual healing excursion and it was excellent..different from other excursions in a relaxing way. Try it
You do the very best videos thanks a lot
My experience on Allure was that the higher priced restaurants were 5 star caliber but overall the ship was dangerously understaffed. I wrote RC off after that trip.
Thank you. I am going on this ship in 2019
Truth Speaks Group oml same when I'm going June 16-23 2019!! Maybe we willnsee each other
Ayla Reese I just went on the ship. They have an ice cream self serve machine, and it's free. Have fun!!
Me too finall!! im gonna do the weekend Harmony trip 2019 and then book a 7-8 day but i've been wanting to go on the oasis since it was built and STILL havent been on it. so now this little weekend Harmony trip will have to do!!
I’m just Truth Speaks Group
Thanks for the videos Jim. Your voice is so nice to listen!
I had been on the Oasis and Allure on 2011
If they enclosed the solarium on oasis class it would be a incubator inside. Anthem does cooler climate cruising out of jersey most of year thats why its enclosed. When you are in hotter climates on anthem it is scorching in there. Ive been on both.
It really it amazing. I had an incredible time. Can't wait to go again
Great video! Looking forward to my next trip with Harmony!
It's a very nice ship. Main dining room service was sketchy. Had requested 7 pm seating while Booking. They changed it to 8 PM. That would have been okay, but. our appetizers were served at 9:15
Dining room service was horrible. Otherwise the cruise experience on Harmony was very good. Request early seating for dinner if you want to eat before 10 PM.
good job Jim! your videos go the extra mile on detail.
Great Video Jim, thank you. I am going on Harmony next month. Can't wait.
oh yeah jim im glad you got a gear 360, keeping up with younin is a good thing
Nice video you have, that calming radio voice. I have to ask you Jim,what was your state room #? I noticed your bed was near the window......in a lot of videos I have seen of balcony rooms,the couch was near the window.I leave Saturday and am hoping for a room with my bed against the window.I appreciate your time.
We were in cabin #9302. You can read more about it at www.jimzim.net/HarmonyOfTheSeas.html
this video is making me really depressed.... I just went on the Oaisis a month ago for my honeymoon and I am really having withdrawals right now 😭
jared, start saving for next time..like we are.
I had 2 weeks of post vacation blues after my honeymoon....
I was on symphony of the seas 2 weeks ago..I miss it life is reminiscing!
Thank you Jim, awesome presentation!
Great job Jim. I'm doing the Allure in August. I've watched all your videos before my other cruises. We have stayed in the same Haven Spa room as you and your wife. Are you a member of Cruise Critic? They are very helpful also. Keep up the great job.
Liked your video. I understood you very well and you were informative and you have a nice voice.
Yes I know what you meant about the ice cream melting... I hope the change that in the Ovation too.... :) thank you Gim, Jenny
Probably the reason for the window cuts on the solarium on Harmony of the Seas is to cut down wind resistance on a ship of that size. Fuel costs big bucks, and to have that area fully cloaked by windows would definitely increase costs, and you know who will pay for that!
Hi Jim Happen Across You Channel. What A Great Sounding Voice You Have & How Insightful & Informative You Are. So I Subscribed. I Am Planning My FIRST Ever Caribbean Cruise.I Have Never Gone On A Cruise So I Am Going This Next March On The New Mariner Of The Seas. Have You gone on that sip before. Great Video looking forward to seeing more.
Hi Paul
You should take a look at the video I did about Mariner Of The Seas!
You'll find it at ruclips.net/video/XJlJ52VOEYA/видео.html
Nice voice Jim... easy to listen to. Great video too! ^j^
Thank you! I was a radio announcer in my early years. I really wanted that to be my forever career, but I couldn't make enough money at it to support my family. So, I had to get a "real job". One of the things I really like about making RUclips videos is that I do sometimes get to do some voice-over work or, in the case of this particular video, some on-camera speaking.
Whaaaat?!!! They let you on the slide with the camera? They wouldn't allow me to do that. Also I guess they had both types of closets. My cousin and I had the single big closet. On the left side when you walk in you have bathroom, two beds and sofa that leads to the outside balcony. The right side had the walk in closet, desk, flat screen then two chairs and a table.
I had the maiden cruise in the Med. I had an amazing time. I'd like to go again but the ship goes out of Florida. I don't care much for those cruises.
VERY NICELY DONE, THANKS.. J.Z.
that was nice observation. thanks.
Yes we had the picture taken in February in the Ovation of the seas but now... that we are planing - God willing - to go again in November... our agency sent out pictures before hand,... good idea that is isn't it?
I been on the symphony of the seas December 08 2018 more beautiful
Great video good things to look for peace
Great job and very nice video. You have a great speaking voice!
Great video. Everything I wanted to know
My major complaint with the Solariums on the previous Oasis class ships was that the "pool" there was so small, now they did away with it completely, very disappointing.
And I loved the Diamond Lounge overlooking the Royal Promenade, I can see how they probably became too small for the number of Diamond members aboard, but moving it "undergound", below the Promenade, is still a bit of a downgrade for me.
Oh, and of course getting rid of the Viking Crown Lounge in favor of a Suites-only area. But this has been done on the other Oasis class ships as well, but still, the Viking Crown somehow was a signature feature for Royal Caribbean.
Most informative video. Thank you!
Amazing vid
Great review on RCCL Harmony
This is such a great video!
Great video! Thanks for the info.
This is a good, informative video but I wish you would've included the change in the nightclub. They merged the comedy club and the nightclub (Blaze) into one room, the Attic. That doesn't sound too good to me because that means instead of starting at 11pm we have to wait until 10pm comedy show ends and for the staff to get the club ready. I'm going on this ship next year so we'll see.
That's interesting, Joel! I didn't pick up on that when I was onboard. Thanks for mentioning it here in the comments.
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You sir, are awesome!! Great review!
Nice done. Good information.
Great job!!!!!!
Nice video, thanks
I have been on that cruise. It is fun.
Your lucky
Another change is that there is no pool besides the hot tubs in the solarium, witch is a big disapointment for me. But besides thats its a really great ship. :-)
You're absolutely right. Somehow I completely forgot to mention that. I think it's because I never cared much for the pool in the Solarium on Allure, so the fact that Harmony doesn't have one didn't seem like a loss to me. But I really LOVE the one in the Solarium on Anthem Of The Seas!
Great information! NIce job!
I wish I had found this video before I booked Oasis. I just got off Oasis yesterday...wasn't really impressed!
They're all Oasis class ships but each new ship has a few upgrades and cosmetics changes.
Sometimes it’s the little things that really make a difference...😊
by the way love your videos If Royal Caribbean keeps bring out the same ship we're done what is the new show going to be like the same thing just different name
I went through Fort Lauderdale at the end of November 2018 and it was horrendous. I'm only gold level so that's maybe part of it but it was really bad with almost a 2 hour line. We still took our own pictures at home but they were handing out key cards while checking in for the Independence of the Seas. I really hope my experience is as good as yours was when I sail on Allure next October out of Fort Lauderdale.
You going on Western route?
Glitches happen. I did many many cruises always from F.L., never a bad experience, on the contrary always amazed at how efficient RC's people is.
Wow, I hadn't heard about the new lower level of the Solarium. I'm sure that helps just a bit as it was so crowded up there on the other ships. Someone mentioned that they have "misters" up there now? Did you see those? Even though I found the Solarium really cool, because of the glass, you can't get a tan, so, for that reason, I miss the older versions. Solarium Bistro was awesome though. I loved all that health food! Did you try eating up there? Is it still free for breakfast and lunch? Also, what did you do for excursions? I always like to hear what people did. Awesome little tidbits. Great video!!!
Yes, they have a water feature that's kind of like a shower large enough for about six or 8 people to stand under it and it very lightly sprays water to cool you down. On a really hot day, it would be a good way to cool down. But I only saw someone use it once during the entire week, as the open design of the roof doesn't allow it to get very hot in that area.
I'm not a Solarium Bistro kind of guy, so I didn't eat there at all. Health food is not my thing! Plus, our cabin was at the aft end of the ship... so it was much easier for us to use the various dining options that are back there at the aft, rather than walk all the way up to the Solarium Bistro for a meal. I'm 99% sure it is still a free dining venue.
In Nassau, we took a beach excursion to Balmoral Island, which was excellent, although the ocean water was cooler than I would have preferred. The ocean water warmed up considerably once we got to St Thomas. We did a snorkeling excursion in St Thomas and I saw more turtles than I've ever seen before.
You can read more about our cruise on my web site: www.jimzim.net
Cool, I'll check out your website. Never heard of Balmoral Island. I'm going to check that out. We usually do the Champagne Catamaran Sail & Snorkel excursion to St. John when we stop in St. Thomas. When I was on Oasis in November the Solarium was very hot. Funny that you're not a "Solarium Bistro kind of guy", LOL! On the newer ships, RC has some great options for a health food freak like me, but generally most cruise ship food is horrible and makes me feel gross when I indulge. Probably because my body isn't used to it.
Nice video 😀
Harmony of the Seas is younger than Allure or Oasis however, it is a bit larger in size. Soooo how would it be the big sister?
I love your video can you help me out with something Jim how do you do that where you're your voice is over the video like that. were you show the different parts of the cruise I've been trying to figure that out forever how to do a voice overlay of the video You're narrating the video from that chair with the microphone talking about the cruise I love it
I write out a script, and then read it in to a microphone hooked up to a digital audio recorder. That creates a mp3 file, which I import in to an audio editing program on my computer. There I can edit out an outtakes or gaffes, and save the final audio file. I take that audio file and drop it in to my video editing program where I add the video files.
Very nice