What is Harmony of the Seas like after its 2026 update? — featuring Royal Caribbean Blog

0:00 Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas is one of the biggest cruise ships in the world and we've got a look at everything you can do on board [music] from the pools to the shows to the casino and even everywhere you can eat on board. We're going to show everything that you can do on board this massive ship in one

0:16 ship tour. Strap in, grab a drink and let's look at Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas up [music] next. Hey everyone, it's Matt from royalcaribbeanblog.com. Royal Caribbean updated Harmony of the Seas in 2026 and this is one of my favorite ships in the fleet. Now this cruise ship has a lot going on and

0:37 whether you booked a cruise on Harmony or you're thinking about booking one, well here is your full ship tour so you know exactly what to expect before you get on board the ship. We're going to begin our tour here on the pool deck and Harmony of the Seas has a massive pool deck. I mean everything about this ship

0:53 is massive, but you're going to find different pools to choose from each with its own vibe and experience. There are actually three main pools plus the kids water park on board which we'll see. The difference between the pools quite frankly is more or less the aesthetic like the size of it, the look of it, but

1:10 they're all pools you can go to and choose from. There are also hot tubs and whirlpools all around the pool deck you can go to. Of course these offer some tantalizing views outside the ship or just to see and like people watch people of course around the pool deck itself. And of course it would be remiss if we

1:26 didn't talk about one of the highlights of the pool deck which are the water slides. There are three water slides on Harmony of the Seas. Starting off there are actually two racer slides, the blue and the yellow slide and then there is well the champagne bowl slide, the toilet bowl slide, I don't know what you

1:42 call it, but basically the idea is you go into it and then yep, go right down the bottom of it. It's kind of fun to swirl around see how many rotations you can do. Water slides are included in your cruise very no cost for them. You just got to go and line up. Then there's Splashaway Bay. Splashaway Bay is really

1:59 the kids aqua park on here, and there are some basic water slides really meant for like younger kids, but really the idea of Splashaway Bay is to soak yourself. Get absolutely drenched here because there are geysers, dump buckets, water coming out of everywhere. I mean, if you go in here, you're going to get

2:16 absolutely soaked. There's also a hot tub nearby, which I guess anybody can go into, but really all the kids will be in there as well. They like to run between the hot tub and Splashaway Bay. There's also Baby Bay. Baby Bay is where you can go >> [music] >> if you have a child that's still wearing

2:30 a diaper. That's exclusively for them to use. Splashaway Bay has no cost to it, so kids can enjoy as much as they'd like to. All around the pool deck, you'll find Lime and Coconut. There are three different locations on the pool deck for Lime and Coconut, and Lime and Coconut is the Caribbean style bar that you'll

2:46 find on the ship. The idea here is you're going to have not just piña coladas and daiquiris. Sure, they got those, too, but they have some amazing drinks you can try including the actual Lime and Coconut drink. There's also the Watermelon Rita. I mean, there are so many cool and creative cocktails to try,

3:02 but if you're just looking for your Michelob Ultra or just your straight-up strawberry daiquiri, they have those, too. There are Lime and Coconut locations around the pool deck both on deck 15 and 16, so regardless of where you are, there's going to be plenty to choose from. Speaking of deck 16, we're

3:17 going to move up to the upper pool deck. Remember, there are two pool decks, lower pool deck, the upper pool deck. Anyway, we're going up to the upper pool deck here on deck 16. Here, you'll find way more lounge chairs and also casitas that you can rent. Now, the lounge chairs are totally included. It's first

3:31 come, first serve. Grab one, and let's face it, on a cruise ship, unfortunately, there are chair hogs, but as long as you get out there in the morning, you'll be okay. Casitas have an extra cost, and basically, it's your spot for the day. You can reserve one before the cruise on the Royal Caribbean

3:46 Cruise Planner or even the Royal Caribbean app, and it allows you basically your own private enclave. These are kind of neat. The only issue I have with them is there's really not a lot of shade. As you can see, there's really no walls and back to it and not a lot of privacy, but hey, it's a reserved

3:59 spot for you and your family. Might be a good option for you. You also don't need to bring towels on Harmony of the Seas because they provide them for you. There are towel stations as you can see here, and basically you go there, give them your SeaPass card, and they give you any towels that you

4:11 need. There's also the dive center if you're looking to purchase any items like snorkel gear for your cruise, but really the pool deck is going to be one of the most popular places on your cruise ship, especially on sea days. I mean, this is what a lot of people look forward to is hanging out and enjoying

4:26 time there. Let's move into the Solarium, which is the adults only area at the very front of the ship. You need to be 18 years old in order to go to the Solarium. And basically, this is a quiet area for adults. It's not quite enclosed as you can see here, but the idea is that you

4:40 have more of a refined experience where you're kind of just enjoying what an adult only area would be. Quieter, there's no pool band here. There's obviously no kids here as well. And the idea is that there are just a way to kind of relax. Now, there's no pool, of course, but there are hot tubs here in

4:57 the Solarium. So, if you want to go into the Solarium and enjoy time in the hot tubs, you've got that for you. Otherwise, it's really for like lounging, sun tanning. They don't have a pool, which is probably one of the biggest knocks on Harmony of the Seas Solarium, but they do have this like

5:09 stargate-looking thing that basically you walk into and it mists you to cool you down. There's also a bar within the Solarium, aptly named the Solarium Bar. You can go to to grab a drink, and of course, there are waiter services all around the Solarium as well, but if you'd like to go hang out at the bar,

5:23 this is an option for you. And of course, you get all your favorite drinks. Venture out to the front of the Solarium, if you will, there's a new outdoor deck out here. So, basically, this area has been added to Harmony of the Seas, and the idea is that this offers even more lounge space at the

5:38 very front. In fact, this might be one of the best new sail away spots to enjoy because you're right at the front of the ship, and it offers some unparalleled views. Plus, you can also get your suntan going. Located within the Solarium is the Solarium Bistro/Samba Grill. So, for breakfast and sometimes lunch, when it's

5:56 open in fact, you've got Solarium Bistro. This is a complimentary venue, kind of an alternative to the Windjammer. It's hard to describe cuz it's not quite a buffet, not quite a sit-down restaurant, but it's included. And even though it is in the Solarium, which is the adults-only area, yes, your

6:10 kids can go into the Solarium Bistro [music] and dine here. The nice thing is it's usually a little less crowded than like say the Windjammer or other places cuz a lot of people don't even know that it exists. But otherwise, at dinner time, it becomes a specialty restaurant known

6:23 as the Samba Grill. Samba Grill is a Brazilian steakhouse. And essentially, you pay a cover charge to dine here for dinner, and then they bring out a lot of meat. I mean, there's different meats on different skewers, and they just keep coming to you until you turn your green light [music]

6:37 red light over into red light, and they'll stop bringing you more food. It's a kind of all-you-can-eat type experience. If you've been to Brazilian steakhouse on land, it's kind of sort of like that, but it's Royal Caribbean's take on it. Nonetheless, you can dine at Samba Grill at dinner time, but in the

6:52 daytime, it is a complimentary venue known as Solarium Bistro. Now, Solarium is probably going to be a very popular choice for a lot of adults who are looking to get away from everything, but we're going to head back to where there's more activity, more energy, and that's going to be the

7:06 Sports Deck at the very back of the ship. But before we get there, it's time for ice cream. That's right, there's actually a Sprinkles ice cream place you can go here where that is unlimited ice cream during your cruise, all included, and it's your choice of vanilla, chocolate, or the all-popular swirl

7:22 option, and it is the most popular choice among YouTube editors who happen to record primarily Royal Caribbean videos. Anyway, Sprinkles is available for you, and it's a great stop for families and people who just like going here, grab something sweet, [music] and get on their way. You can take it

7:37 anywhere you'd like to. Speaking of anywhere you'd like to, there's also El Loco Fresh. This is one of my favorite places on any Royal Caribbean cruise ship. I mean, I just love Mexican food and this is included in your cruise fare and allows you to go stop by and enjoy tacos, burritos, chips, quesadillas. And

7:53 the best part is you can customize it exactly the way you want it. I mean, you can see here they all come out kind of basic, but the beauty of this place is at the fixings bar right behind it where you can go and add all sorts of toppings. You can put a little bit, you can put a lot, hot sauce, lettuce,

8:08 jalapeno, tomatoes, pico de gallo. I mean, this is a great snack, meal, whatever. I think El Loco Fresh definitely is a place you should stop by to grab something to eat. It's on the pool deck. It's open primarily for lunch and like close to dinner time-ish. So, for me El Loco Fresh is a great

8:24 afternoon snack spot, but I will go here sometimes when we get back on the ship for a snack. Next up is Canvas and honestly this is more of a conference center. So, unless you're on the cruise ship with a group or having a meeting on board, you're probably never going to go in here. But

8:37 hey, technically it exists. So, if you ever have a meeting, I guess this is the spot for it. Nearby is actually the Crown Lounge. The Crown Lounge is an exclusive area for Crown & Anchor members who are at least diamond or above and this is a reserved area just for you. The idea behind the Crown

8:52 Lounge is really it's a social space for you to hang out and just [music] enjoy. You can be social. Certainly in the evening hours it's the most popular because there are drinks here. There's also the concierge >> [music] >> in here, the diamond concierge, who can help you with any problems you might

9:05 have, billing, logistical, whatever. They can make reservations for you. So, if you're a diamond member above, there you go. All right. Now we're actually at the actual sports area on our tour and the sports deck has a lot of activities starting with of course the sports [music] court. Sports court is where

9:19 you're going to have a variety of activities throughout the day. I mean, it's a basketball court at its heart, but as the day progresses there are different events. There could be pickleball in the morning, there could be soccer, there could be volleyball, there could be well, [music] basketball.

9:30 And the fun thing about the sports court is they actually have a combination of organized events and just like free play. Basically just everybody doing whatever they want to do. Nearby, we have ping pong tables that you can go and enjoy those. Again, complimentary for all this stuff, by the way. I'll let

9:44 you know if anything costs money, but [music] in this case, ping pong is available for you. And just like the sports court, there are organized games, even [music] tournaments, as well as just trying to beat someone named Earl over there. Nearby that, we've got the mini golf course. There's actually a full mini

9:57 golf course here on Harmony of the Seas. And yes, it's included in your cruise fare. The great thing about the mini golf course is it's actually more than just a bunch of holes here. Like there's like some challenges and some interesting designs to it. As you can tell, it has this kind of like ocean

10:13 motif, I guess we'll call it, to it. But the nice thing about it is included in your cruise fare. It's available like 24 hours a day. So I really recommend going here in the evening cuz nothing better than a little night mini golf. And right across from it is the zip line. Also included in your cruise fare. The zip

10:27 line will take you across the entire Boardwalk neighborhood. It is a very short ride, but hey, no cost to it and pretty darn thrilling. And I have to tell you that is something, of all the activities, one of my favorites for sure. All right, let's head to the back back back of the sports deck. There are

10:43 a couple neat activities here to check out. First of all, we have the FlowRider surf simulator. The FlowRider is [music] a surf simulator. You get your chance to try your hand at stand up surfing. Before you can do that, they'll put you on what's essentially a boogie board and try body surfing. And if you don't wipe

10:56 out terribly on that, I mean you will, but like not immediately, then you can upgrade to actually stand up surfing. And maybe you'll be as good as this dude, but at least you'll get a bit of a shot. I will say this much to all those who have more coordination than me, more power to you. It seems like a very hard

11:12 challenge, but it can be done. Right near the FlowRider is the Wipe Out Bar. This is a bar you can go to order [music] drinks. What's great about this is if you're hanging out anywhere in this vicinity, this is your closest bar spot. So grab a beer, grab a drink, especially if the kids are doing it.

11:25 This will be a great venue. At the very back is the Ultimate Abyss Slide. The Ultimate Abyss is [music] a really interesting idea. It goes all the way from the sports deck down to the boardwalk. Now, this looks super scary cuz it's an enclosed dry slide, not a water slide, and it looks like it you're

11:42 going to go a million miles an hour in the dark. The reality is, yes, you are in the dark, but you don't go nearly that fast. I think in general, it looks scarier than it is, but it's a really fun activity included in your cruise fare as well. It's just first come, first serve, and you can actually race

11:56 somebody down there, and you get all the way down to the bottom, you'll exit right in the boardwalk, which is the next neighborhood on our tour. And the boardwalk is a whimsical area of the ship. It's open air. It's loosely themed after like the seaside boardwalks of Coney Island and even the British coast.

12:12 Anyway, couple different things to do here. There's different bars, activities, and whatnot. And this is a great spot for families to enjoy. As you're going to see, there's a lot of different activities hanging out on the boardwalk, and oftentimes different reasons will draw you back out here.

12:25 Starting with the carousel. The carousel is included in your cruise fare. You can ride this bad boy all day long. That's right, kids. You can go on here as many times as you want. There is rarely a line for it, and this is a hand-crafted wooden horse carousel. It's really pretty and a lot of fun to go on it.

12:43 Parents can go on it, kids can go on it, grandpa can go on it, cooking yolk can go on it. It doesn't matter who you are, it's all good. Nearby is the boardwalk dog house. This is a hot dog stand, essentially. It's included in your cruise fare. So, the good news is, it's included. I mean, it's not going to like

12:58 rock your socks. It's just, you [music] know, hot dogs and bratwursts and things of that nature. But hey, it's included, and since it's really close by to that carousel, oftentimes I've watched my kids go on the carousel and go, "Well, I could watch my kids, or I could watch my kids with a hot dog in my hand." And

13:12 there you go, and I end up at [music] the boardwalk. So, you know, load that bad boy up just the way you want it. Personally for me, mustard and kraut is the way to go. Right across the way is the arcade, and this is a video arcade. It costs money, and parents, this is a black hole for

13:26 your kids because they're going to want to be drawn in here and they're going to want to draw you in there. Well, really they don't need you. They just need your C pass card to charge all the things. All the games in the arcade do cost money. It's all per game played. So, there's a cost depending on which one

13:39 you want to do, whether it's a shooting game or skee ball or plucky ducky or a variety of other games they have in here. I mean, it costs money, but for a lot of people, hey, you know, sometimes it's a nice little reward or a way to do something different. And so, the arcade is definitely somewhere you can go to

13:53 enjoy video games while on board your ship. Heading back outside, we're going to head back out across the way right near the carousel to our next stop, which of course is well, it's the shop. It's a great name. The shop is basically a Royal Caribbean merchandise shop. You're going to have a lot of different

14:10 things in here that either say Royal Caribbean, Harmony of the Seas, or both. And these are available for purchase. Obviously, everything in here costs extra, but if you'd like to come home with a souvenir to commemorate the fact that you were on Harmony of the Seas, well, this is where you can go. And I'm

14:22 actually surprised and pleasantly surprised, I should say, by how nice all the things are on board. I mean, they offer a lot of different merchandise that go well beyond just a shirt that says Royal Caribbean or Harmony. I mean, there's some really creative designs and kind of a nice way to, again, remember

14:35 the ship. Like I like collecting coffee mugs from the ships I go on, so that's an option as well. There are also other shops here on the board, including Design District and Sundials. Design District is more name brand merchandise you can purchase. So, this isn't Royal Caribbean stuff. This is like, "Hey, I'm

14:49 on vacation." and it's by name brand designers. If you're looking to pick up a souvenir, splurge, buy gift, that's for you here. And Sundials certainly is an extension of that that's available for you. Nearby is Johnny Rockets. Johnny Rockets is a specialty restaurant. For lunch and

15:03 dinner, it has an extra cost. Obviously, this is a diner restaurant, so you got burgers, hot dogs, chili fries, milkshakes, BLTs. In the morning, though, it's actually complimentary. So, only in the morning, you can have American breakfast for no additional cost. But for lunch and dinner, it does

15:20 cost money to dine here. You can go here and basically everybody pays a cover charge and then it's unlimited foods. You can really go crazy with the, you know, chili dogs and the hot dogs and the burgers. Milkshakes are very popular here and the milkshakes, generally speaking, are usually included with the

15:34 drink package. Admission isn't, but like the drink the actual milkshake is. So, kind of a neat spot to go to. I mean, I wouldn't say Johnny Rockets is my favorite restaurant by any means, but hey, listen, and sometimes you're just in the mood for a really good burger and a milkshake, that's the place for you.

15:47 But if you're in the mood for a really good burger and really good bar food and maybe even watch your favorite game, Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade is the place for you. Playmakers is located on the boardwalk and this is a specialty restaurant. The neat thing about this is everything is priced all a carte. You

16:02 can drop in here and, you know, maybe order a beer and burger and that's it. You don't have to like pay for anything else. You only pay for what you order, which is kind of nice, especially if you're coming back on board the ship and need something to eat and want to, you know, maybe just have a little light

16:15 snack while you're watching the Yankees win again, well, this is your option for you. There's also actually arcade games in here. Some of them cost money, but the classic ones like Ms. Pac-Man over there usually are free. So, for what it's worth. And the fun thing about it is it's like a sports bar. There's

16:29 actually Connect Four on your table and they bring out all sorts of different food. If you're going to order one thing at Playmakers, make sure you get the Campfire Cookie. My goodness, it will change your life for the better. It is so darn good. Playmakers is the kind of restaurant we'll go to at least once a

16:44 cruise because I really like the food. It's priced reasonably and of course they've got, you know, lots of TVs to watch different games. As we mentioned, we have the exit here from the Ultimate Abyss and right next to it is the Lucky Climber. Lucky Climber is like a playground for kids,

16:59 for young kids certainly. And as you can see here, the entire point is to simply get in there and climb. When my kids were really young, like under the age of six, this was the most fun thing in the entire world for them. You know, all they like to do is just climb up and down, up and down, up and down. Thank

17:13 goodness there's a bar right nearby. I'm just saying, as a parent. Also right nearby are not one but two rock walls. The rock walls are included in your cruise fare and there's different paths, you know, of different difficulties to get up to the top and you can try your luck at it and see it's not really your

17:29 luck, it's really your skill, right? Getting up there if you can get all the way to the top, there's actually a bell you can ring and celebrate your victory of getting all the way up there. The rock wall's included and it's open every day of your cruise. You just have to watch for the hours they're available to

17:41 go out there. At the very back of the Boardwalk is the AquaTheater. is one of the premier venues here on Harmony of the Seas. This is an open-air amphitheater and as you can see here they do different shows during your sailing. Now, this is probably one of the must-sees. There are daytime shows

17:58 but the evening shows by far much better and you're going to have divers, you're going to have slackliners, you're going to have dancers, you're going to have swimmers. I mean, it is a dancing show set to music. It's high-energy, it's incredible feats and the people that do like the slacklines all the way at the

18:15 top [music] and the diving all the way from the top. You see that Royal Caribbean logo? They're going to jump from there all the way down to the pool below. Like, I mean, that will take your breath away. It's incredible. So, really the Boardwalk is a hub of activity. Often times you're going to go out here

18:29 and see what's happening whether you're there for a show, going to Playmakers or just an event that Royal Caribbean is holding out here. It's one of the most popular venues on the ship and a place a lot of people head to because, well, quite frankly, there's always something happening here. You can also get to the

18:43 jogging track from the Boardwalk. There is a jogging track on Harmony of the Seas. It goes all the way around the outside of essentially, we'll call it deck six and you you have the choice, of course, of walking or jogging or running. And what I like about this particular jogging track is it's not near the pool

19:00 deck, so there's a lot less people to like walk around or run around, rather I should say, because often times [music] when you have on older cruise ships, you have the jogging track up on the pool deck and there's people and there's they're just in the way. Anyway, I digress, it's available for you. All

19:14 right, next up is Central Park. Right in the middle of Harmony of the Seas >> [music] >> is an entire park. And all these plants and trees you see, they're real. They're not fake. And Royal Caribbean has an entire park in here and there's restaurants, things to do. I absolutely love Central Park. Perhaps one of my

19:29 favorite, if not my favorite, place on any Royal Caribbean ship. I mean, it is just stunning out here. It's beautiful. I love how you have all these live plants that take [music] really what would otherwise be a boring middle of the ship and turn it into something completely different. We'll start off

19:44 with Chops Grille. Chops Grille is a specialty restaurant that has a cover charge. This is Royal Caribbean's steakhouse restaurant. I mean, if you're looking for filet mignon, ribeye, [music] tomahawk steak, this is the place for you. There's a cover charge to dine here and you have a variety of

19:57 different steaks to choose from. They do serve some other food like salmon and even lobster, but I think really if you're going to a steakhouse, you're [music] probably ordering steak. And steak is really what it's all about here at Chops Grille. I mean, Chops Grille is on every single Royal Caribbean cruise

20:10 ship and it's there for a reason because steak is just very popular and it's a reason why a lot of people end up going to at least this restaurant, if not other restaurants. But Chops Grille is a venerable stalwart of any Royal Caribbean ship. The nice thing about Harmony is they actually have

20:25 outdoor seating in addition to indoor. So, if the weather's not too bad out, it's really nice to get out there and enjoy a meal in the evening outside. All right, right across the way, my favorite specialty restaurant, 150 Central Park. 150 Central Park's cuisine is like just basically new American food, right? It's

20:41 nothing like a particular cuisine otherwise, but it's just really good. I love the menu. I think it has one of the best menus out there. I mean, it does actually have a beef tenderloin for two, which you can have for for one. It's okay. I'm telling you, you got permission for it. But they have a lot

20:54 of other things in here and I swear every single thing on the menu is absolutely fantastic. This went from a restaurant that I thought I was afraid of it. I thought it was like more too fru-fru, like whoa, it's like a foodie kind of thing. No, I'm telling you, they've got some amazing food here to

21:07 try. So, 150 Central Park is a great idea and there is of course at the end you have fried cheesecake. Jenna, our YouTube editor, salivates over it, complains she doesn't get enough of it, and wishes she could go back on cruises just for [music] it. So, I guess I'm telling you you should probably try it

21:22 out if you're going to 150 Central Park. Next up on our tour is Park Cafe. Park Cafe is a complimentary venue within Central Park and this is basically like a Windjammer light. It's like a buffet you can go to and it offers basically free food to get at any point and it's open for breakfast and for lunch. And I

21:41 love Park Cafe. It's easy in, easy out, not nearly as popular as the other venues out there or as busy anyway, but they have some great choices. They also have the [music] real Tamale sandwich for lunch which is fantastic and for breakfast they have a great breakfast bar and also hot sandwiches that they

21:55 grill quite on the spot. For lunch they also have a salad bar. So, if you're really big into that, that's a good choice for you. I often end up Park Cafe primarily in mornings before we go on a short excursion or maybe on lunch days in which we're looking to avoid the crowds because a lot of people either

22:10 don't know it exists or they just simply prefer to eat somewhere else, but I really do like Park Cafe for a great start [music] to my day. You'll also find plenty of seating within Central Park both at Park Cafe and around it. I mean, it's a great area to hang out. I encourage you to go to

22:27 Central Park both in the evening and the daytime because in the evening [music] they have live jazz music performed right here. I mean, grab a chair, maybe a cocktail, and enjoy the live performances. I mean, if there's one thing Royal Caribbean does really well, it's live music and I love just sitting

22:43 out here and enjoying that. But even when there's not entertainment, it's just nice being outdoors and enjoying the ambiance of being in Central Park. Next up is Giovanni's Italian Kitchen. This is a specialty restaurant that has a cover charge down here and I have to say Giovanni's is one of my favorite

22:57 places to eat on any Royal Caribbean ship. I I the menu here. It's an expansive menu. You've got pastas, you've got pizzas, you've got salads, you've got chicken parm. I mean, a chicken parm, you said my name right there. I love that. But, I really think the food stands out as totally worth it.

23:14 In fact, I would might say I'd rather eat at Giovanni's over even Chops. And by the way, they do have a steak here as well. But, regardless of that fact, I think Giovanni's is one of those kind of great crowd-pleasing type of restaurants because it's hard not to find something you really enjoy here at Giovanni's.

23:30 Just like Chops, they have outdoor and indoor seating. So, if the weather is nice, you can eat outside, and I love evenings out there as well. But, Giovanni's is a great choice for specialty restaurants. Right next door to it is Giovanni's Wine Bar. So, this is of course a bar, and they have the

23:45 greatest selection of wines. You'll find wine in other bars for sure, but if you're a wine person, this is the spot for you. Giovanni's Wine Bar offers also some light bites as well, but really the selection of wines is going to be the greatest over here. So, if you're looking for more than just a bottle of

23:59 red, well, they're going to have plenty of choices, some of which are included with the Royal Caribbean drink package, some of course that'll cost you extra. But, I think the wine bar has a great vibe to it, really comfortable seating. It's a great spot to go to for a pre or post or

24:13 both at dinner drink. Another absolute favorite bar is the Trellis Bar, located right in the middle of Central Park. Trellis Bar is one of my go-to, "Hey, let's have a pre-dinner cocktail." I mean, you've got the ambiance of Central Park, you have the outdoor seating. I It's hard not to enjoy your drink just a

24:29 little bit more when you're at Trellis Bar. They have the standard menu here of drinks to choose from, but I think what makes this bar stand out is just the fact you can go here in the evening and enjoy a cocktail, again, before, during, or after your dinner. It's not a bad choice, and honestly, if I'm on an

24:45 Oasis-class ship, this is probably where I'm going to go during my evenings. In addition, there are also some shops within Central Park, a couple of other different high-end boutique stores if you're looking to pick up some name-brand jewelry. I mean Cartier, I mean you want to drop five figures on

25:00 jewelry, this is the shop for you. And so, if it's that's the case, more power to you. But Central Park is a great spot to go hang out in, as you can tell. I mean, I just love walking through here, and I'll honestly walk through Central Park purposely to get from the back to the front or front of the back of the

25:15 ship, just cuz I just enjoy it. It's much more interesting than a hallway, for sure. And it's always something going on over here. If not, it's just pretty. All right, we're going to head inside now to the Royal Promenade. In fact, there's actually a bar, the Rising Tide Bar, that goes between Central Park and

25:33 the Royal Promenade. The Royal Promenade is the main thoroughfare. When you board Harmony of the Seas, this is where you'll board the ship. There is dining, there's shopping, there are bars here. The Royal Promenade has a lot of activity. A lot of events are held here. It's pretty rare to walk through the

25:48 Royal Promenade and not find some sort of activity. We're going to begin with the Schooner Bar. The Schooner Bar is located on Deck 6 of the Royal Promenade. And this is the piano bar. During the daytime, you'll find trivia and other events held here. But at night, this is where it really shines.

26:03 You're going to have a pianist that performs. Of course, [music] there's a bar here with its own special menu of number of drinks. The Schooner Bar has a very light theme to it, in the sense that it's a nautical theme, but hey, it's a great place to hang out. Also nearby is the Crown and Anchor Desk, the

26:18 loyalty desk. So, if you have a question about your loyalty account, something's not right, you want to add someone to your account, points, whatever, any questions are there, you'll go to that spot. Right across the way is the combined photo gallery and shore excursion desk. So, this is where you

26:32 can go to both book a shore excursion, as well as pick up any photos you may have ordered. You can do all of this, by the way, both shore excursions and photos. You can book them all through the Royal Caribbean app, but sometimes you want to talk to somebody. You have a question, a concern, there's an issue,

26:45 you go over here to do it. But you can also book your tours right here, as well. My recommendation for shore excursions, you should book them all before the cruise. Not only to save money but ensure that they don't sell out. So, really don't wait till your cruise to actually book your tours. But,

26:58 of course, if you have any questions or concerns, >> [music] >> this is the place for it to go to it. All right, we're going to head downstairs to the deck five of Royal Promenade, which is really the main part of the Royal Promenade, [music] and see what's going on all around here.

27:09 First of all, there's the Voom desk right nearby. The Voom desk is where you can go if you have any questions about your internet access. It's pretty straightforward, but occasionally people have questions about how to get connected or their devices aren't working the way they wanted it to.

27:21 Anyway, any technical issues you have, you can go over here. It's not quite asking somebody named Craig for help, but it's the next best thing, and they can definitely help you out with, obviously, if you have any issues ordering it or any technical [music] glitches. Right nearby is the Port and

27:33 Shopping desk. I can safely say I've never been here ever, but I [music] mean, if you want some advice where to shop in port, they can point you in the right direction. Something else really neat about Harmony of the Seas is the Pesky Parrot. Added in 2026, this is [music] a Polynesian bar, a tiki bar.

27:47 It's got a great vibe to it. I love how fun this bar is. [music] They've got creative cocktails, a completely new menu for it, and what really makes Pesky Parrot fun is that it's not just another bar. It's got its own vibe to it. It's got air conditioning. I'm a big fan of that. But, also, the drink menu, there

28:02 are so many great choices. I mean, I love any bar that goes beyond, you know, the simple, usual drinks you find on a cruise ship, and they have a ton of choices, including a lot of pre-made frozen drinks. But, I got to tell you, you got to go to Pesky Parrot, order at least a couple different drinks here.

28:18 This is a great bar if you have a Royal Caribbean drink [music] package, because it's all included in your drink package, and it's a great way to sample different drinks and try things out. I really think that it's a really fun option for you. The fact there's a robot parrot named Ricky, who, if you sit there long

28:34 enough, will start just spouting out things as if the parrot's been drinking as well. It's a fun idea, and I really like this bar quite a bit. Right outside the Pesky Parrot is more seating. I usually find people just hanging out here, waiting for somebody, waiting for dinner, I don't know what they're

28:47 waiting for, but this is like a waiting spot and so it exists anyway. The Rising Tide Bar, as we talked a little bit earlier, is the bar that takes you between the Royal Promenade and Central Park. Yes, this bar actually levitates or at least moves up and down very slowly. So, the cool idea here is you sit down, have

29:05 a drink, have another drink, but in the meantime wait as your bar slowly moves between the Promenade and Central Park. It's really neat idea. I mean, it's a little bit of a gimmick, but I'll tell you it's undeniably fun and pretty neat to sit here and just people watch. So, a fun spot, something to do at least once

29:22 while you're on board Harmony of the Seas. You'll also notice on Deck 5 is Guest Services. So, Guest Services is where you can go if you have any questions during your cruise about billing, something not working, any problems you have. Well, if you have problems with your family, that's on you, but if you

29:35 have problems with other guests and basically any question you might have, Guest Services is usually the spot to go to for it. They're open 24 hours, they can help you with any of those issues there. You can even get cash, deposit money, pay off your bill. It's definitely the busiest on day one and

29:49 the last day of the cruise, but if you can time it out or at least wait it out a little bit, usually there's not much of a line there. All right, let's explore more of the Royal Promenade. There's way more interesting things than Guest Services to check out. And on our next stop, we're going to also see right

30:01 in the middle of it a classic car. How cool is that? It's It's actually a real car, believe it or not. Take photos in front of it, it's a great photo op. I recommend it quite a bit. You'll also find Next Cruise. Next Cruise is where you can go to book another Royal Caribbean cruise. I get the question all

30:14 the time, "Matt, should I book a cruise on board Harmony of the Seas?" The answer is yes, if you're on board Harmony and you're thinking, "Man, this is great, let's book another cruise." Don't wait while you're at home to book your cruise on here. The advantages really aren't that much and the price

30:27 could go up then, thus negating [music] the extra on board credit you might get from Next Cruise. But, if you're on board the ship and seized with the inspiration to book another cruise, then go there. Right across the way is Cafe Promenade, an included restaurant. This is your coffee shop, essentially, that's

30:40 included in your cruise fare. You can find both pastries, sandwiches, and snacks, and complimentary coffee, iced tea, and teas. Now, in addition, they also sell extra cost coffees. Maybe a little confusing here, but go with me on this one. You can get regular coffee, black coffee, you know, regular tea,

30:56 that's included. But, in addition, you could purchase a we'll call it a Starbucks-style drink, right? A macchiato or a Frappuccino. And if you have a drink package or a diamond drink, it's actually included in your cruise fare. But, the snacks they offer here are really nice. They have breakfast in

31:12 the morning, they have late-night bites. It's a good spot for that. And for a lot of people, Café Promenade is the meetup spot, the hangout spot, the let's get work done spot. It's usually very, very popular. And whenever I have a Royal Caribbean drink package, this is my go-to spot to get some extra coffees

31:27 here cuz, hey, it's included with your drink package. All right, moving down, plenty more opportunities to eat and drink as you're about to see cuz our next stop on our visit is going to be Sorrento's Pizza. Sorrento's Pizza is included in your cruise fare, and guess what they serve here? Yep, you guessed

31:41 it, just pizza. And a lot of pizza. And all the time. I mean, it's not open 24 hours, but it's open late-night. When you get to 12:00 midnight, 1:00 a.m., 2:00 a.m., this is the spot. And they've got a couple different varieties. They always have cheese and pepperoni, and then they'll have one or two rotating

31:57 options. Maybe it's vegetarian, maybe it is just some sort of a chicken one or I don't know, but anyway, it rotates every day. But, the good news is this is where you can get slices of pizza. Is the pizza amazing? No, it's not Connecticut pizza, which is, by the way, the greatest pizza in the entire world, but

32:12 it's the next best thing to it. And hey, it's included in your cruise fare, so enjoy because Sorrento's Pizza is available for you throughout your cruise. And my kids love going to Sorrento's Pizza cuz it's just a great, easy snack. There's plenty of seating, you can take the pizza anywhere you

32:24 want, whether it's back to the casino to gamble more, Earl, or perhaps to just simply enjoy right there at Sorrento's, and then head back to do something else, maybe it's your room, whatever. Anyway, Sorrento's Pizza is available during your cruise. Right across the way, one of my favorite

32:38 spots on this ship is the Boot and Bonnet Pub. This is an English pub and sure, love the drinks in here, too. You can get a Guinness, you can get a cocktail, you know, all sorts of drinks. But, what makes this bar special is the late-night entertainment. They have a guitarist in here who plays bar songs,

32:53 the kind of songs that I don't know about you, but they're the kind of songs that I heard in college and it's just fun to sing along to. Oasis and Guns N' Roses and Chumbawamba, you know, the kind of songs you just can't get enough of and if you have a drink or two, it really goes a long way. During the

33:07 daytime, they serve drinks as well, but there's no entertainment in here, although occasionally, they'll do trivia or some other event. But, really, you got to come here in the evening to enjoy the live entertainment because I think the pub singer really is one of my favorite forms of entertainment on board

33:20 any Royal Caribbean ship. If you're not interested in the singing and the and all the show, well, you can sit outside and just do people watching while you have your drinks. And yes, there's waiter service both inside and outside. You're also going to find plenty of shopping on the Royal Promenade and

33:32 there's a variety of shopping opportunities at different stores [music] and kiosks and even within the middle of the Promenade, there are different sales and things that you can purchase. These could be Royal Caribbean souvenirs, >> [music] >> they could be jewelry, they could be

33:45 knickknacks, they could be tchotchkes. There's all sorts of things available for you to purchase on board, but in general, you can find a variety of shopping opportunities. Some stuff is name brand and in other cases, they're just, you know, run-of-the-mill, more generic stuff. And maybe you just need a

33:58 hat or a pair of sunglasses or you'd like to purchase a new shirt, that's available as well. In addition, there's also cosmetics you can purchase as well as liquors and lotions and sprays. Uh you know, a lot of this stuff is duty-free, so the idea here is that you may be able to save a little bit of

34:13 money. But, I think for a lot of people, they're just looking to be in a nice souvenir. [music] So, depending on what your needs are or you simply want to window shop, this is all available for you. And there also going to be events and activities during your cruise right here on the Royal

34:25 Promenade. The really neat thing is there's like usually a party or an event every evening. Live music, DJ music, dance parties, you name it, they've got plenty going on over here. And I'm always impressed how much energy there is. In fact, [music] on the first night of your cruise, there's probably going

34:42 to be a midnight balloon drop. How cool is that? Right in the middle there's also an artwork display. Every Royal Caribbean ship has been on art and here on Harmony you've got that. All right, let's move on to the On Air Club. On Air Club is, well, the karaoke bar here on Harmony of the Seas. So, if you're into

34:58 singing your favorite tunes, no matter how bad or good you are, well, this is your option for it. They'll have karaoke multiple times every day of your cruise here. They do teen karaoke, family karaoke, adult karaoke, and then just general karaoke. And it's your opportunity to sing your favorite song.

35:17 If I had to sing a song and I actually had the guts to get up there, I would sing "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling", but man, I ain't going up there anytime soon, so don't worry about that. Of course, there's a bar here, so that way you can have some liquid courage to get up on the karaoke stage and try your

35:32 luck at it. It gets very popular. I should mention On Air Club is also the de facto Vitality Cafe. So, one change Royal Caribbean made was to get rid of Vitality Cafe in the spa, which we'll see in a little bit, but instead you can get all those smoothies and drinks that people like to get that was available at

35:47 Vitality Cafe right here in On Air Club. It's kind of a pop-up option that's available during the daytime. All right, right across the way, Boleros. Boleros is the Latin themed bar. This is where you're going to find live music, great drinks, and yes, lots of dancing. Boleros is one of the most

36:03 popular bars on any Royal Caribbean ship. I mean, people love to get up and dance to some really high-energy music and you'll find it in plenty of options here at Boleros. I also think Boleros has a great menu of different margaritas, mojitos, caipirinhas. I mean, they've got a lot of good choices

36:20 for drinks here. So, if you're looking for the best of all those, this is the place for it. And of course, the music. I mean, you walk by Boleros at night, there's going to be a party in here for sure. It's definitely a good spot. Right in the middle of the Royal Promenade is the actual Starbucks kiosk.

36:36 So, this is a Starbucks kiosk just like you'd find maybe in your supermarket or Target store. It's a standalone kiosk. It's not included in your drink package. So, everything you see over here costs extra. You can use your Starbucks card to pay for the drinks. You just can't redeem any rewards. You'll earn rewards,

36:51 but you can't redeem them. So, again, it's like a any kind of kiosk you've probably seen at home, but if you need your Starbucks drinks, and yes, they do have seasonal drinks, red cups, and pumpkin spice lattes, and all that, they will have that when you're on board the ship. It's a great little option for

37:05 you. And if you're looking to splurge, it's available for you. Overall, the Royal Promenade has a lot going on. As I mentioned, you'll board the ship here, but you'll probably spend a lot of time going back to the Royal Promenade, daytime, evening time. There's just always something going on here, and I

37:19 love how much there is to do, and how open it is. That's one of the best things about the Royal Promenade. It's a hub of activity, tons to experience, one of my favorite things about this ship. Now that we've completed our tour of the Royal Promenade, let's head down to Entertainment Place, Deck 4, which is

37:34 obviously [music] one deck below where we are currently, and check out what's available over there. The Entertainment Place neighborhood essentially is a collect all of a lot of different theaters and entertainment things basically happening on board the ship, as we're about to see. So, essentially,

37:47 there's a lot of activity here, especially in the evening hours. We're going to begin with Casino Royale. So, one of the changes on Harmony of the Seas you'll notice if you went on Harmony years before, is that there's a much larger expanded casino. So, there used to be the Crown Lounge and the

38:03 Attic over here. They're all gone. It's been replaced by a non-smoking casino. This entire section is non-smoking, allowing those to enjoy, of course, gambling without any smoke at all within the vicinity. So, this is an area, of course, where you can gamble and try your luck. And it's a pretty expansive

38:18 option that expands into [music] different directions, essentially. And what I like about this particular casino is that there's a bar here, there are table games. It feels almost like a land casino. It doesn't feel like a room with slot machines, if that makes sense. The casino is very popular on Royal

38:33 Caribbean. You're going to notice in the evening hours that it gets very crowded in here cuz a lot of people just see it as a form of entertainment and of course an opportunity to hopefully win some money out there. So, if you're feeling lucky, well, Casino Royale might be an option for you.

38:47 Next up is the Royal Theater. The Royal Theater is the main theater on board the ship. This is where the stage production shows are held. Now, usually there's some sort of a show every evening in the Royal Theater. There might be the Love and Marriage game show. There might be a comedian in here. There might be a

39:03 magician or a juggler. And they also have stage shows in here including one of my favorites, Columbus the Musical. This is an original production that is a [music] tongue-in-cheek approach to essentially Columbus's lesser-known cousin who doesn't really exist, Marvin Columbus. Anyway, really fun show. I'd

39:21 recommend it. And the adult comedy is really fun, too. All of it, by the way, all the entertainment here in the Royal Theater included in your cruise fare. So, no additional cost to do it. Simply make a reservation before your cruise begins via the Cruise Planner or the Royal Caribbean app. You could go and

39:35 stand by line and show up later, but I definitely recommend making reservations. You'll also find Studio B, which is the ice rink on board. So, there are two things you can do in the ice rink. One is see an amazing ice skating show on board. These ice skaters are world-renowned [music] skaters who

39:49 skated professionally probably for their home countries at one point or another. And now they're on Royal Caribbean, which is amazing. And they perform a really fun show. I got to tell you, while you might be thinking to yourself, "Ice skating show, really, Matt?" Trust when I tell you, it's much better than

40:03 it sounds. During the daytime, there is free skate where you can actually get on the ice and skate around. Royal Caribbean provides all the gear you need including skates. You simply need to bring long pants and socks. It's the only requirement. And then you can try it out. It's a lot of fun. In the very

40:18 late night they might have an event or two in here like a DJ party. They might have the Quest, which is an adult scavenger hunt, and a lot of other events in here. Basically late night they turn this into a really big party area including the DJ. So, check it out. You're going to find a couple different

40:33 things happening in Studio B, and like all shows I recommend giving it a try. Now, on the other side of Studio B, if you will, as we continue down the deck, is the other casino. This is the main casino, and the casino on Harmony of the Seas has a split between smoking and non-smoking. So, one side is smoking,

40:48 one is non, although as you can probably imagine the smoke smell certainly permeates over. Nevertheless, this is another extension of the casino and more gambling opportunities. Royal Caribbean realized, quite frankly, that there's so much demand for gambling that it created one of its biggest casinos ever here on

41:04 Harmony of the Seas. What I like about this side is again variety cuz if you're gambling, whether it is slot machines or table games, sometimes it's nice to mix it up, find something different, and if you are a slot player, you know, listen, not all machines are equal, some definitely pay out better, and it's nice

41:21 to try out new games out there. With gambling, you know, there are some inherent benefits if you can gamble responsibly because Royal Caribbean will actually reward you with free cruises if you gamble enough with it. More information about that in another video, which I'll link to down in the

41:35 description below, but if you're interested in it, well, there's plenty of opportunities. You'll also find the Park West Gallery. So, this is an art gallery that offers art auctions during the sailing. The idea here is you can preview the art and then go to the art auction and bid on it essentially. I'm

41:50 not a huge fan of the art auctions, but I understand some people really enjoy it just like some people really enjoy gambling. So, to each their own. For me, I like walking down these hallways simply admiring the artwork and seeing which ones I would like to have in my house perhaps if I was willing to

42:02 actually pay for it, but I'm not. So, you know, it's just something to look at as I'm going from point A to point B. And they do change the artwork actually throughout the cruise. So, [music] on different days they put out different pieces cuz they're going to be bidding on different things during the art

42:14 auctions. So, there you have a look at the entertainment place. Entertainment place really has a lot going on. It's mostly in the evenings. In the daytime, it's a little quieter, but the casino is open like not quite 24 hours, but pretty close to it. Nonetheless, you'll find plenty of entertainment. When it comes

42:29 to all shows on Harmony, give them a try. You can always walk out if you don't like it, you know what I mean? And it's all included in your cruise fare, not the casino, but the shows I mean. So, definitely worth a try there. Our next visit is going to be Vitality at Sea. This is a spa and fitness

42:42 center. The spa, of course, costs extra. So, if you want to purchase a massage or a treatment of some kind, this is where you can do it. You can purchase before the cruise or [music] once you're on board. The advantage of purchasing it on board is that it might actually give you a combo deal, whereas online before the

42:56 cruise, if you just want one treatment, it's an option there. There's a salon on board to get your nails done, hair done, haircut, all that good stuff, blowouts. They got all that here at the salon. But, I think the Vitality at Sea Spa is really most well-known for the treatments, whether they're massages of

43:11 variety of kinds. In fact, you can actually tour the spa when you get on board the ship. There's no obligation, [music] no cost to do so. I'd recommend actually doing it just to see what the facilities look like. It's rather impressive, actually. And you can walk around and they'll escort you through

43:24 there, show you off all the different options, and they'll, of course, you know, offer you to sell you a treatment. You don't have to do it. Um but, the nice thing about the spa treatments is that it can be a really nice add-on, a little bit of a splurge. They also have the thermal spa on Harmony of the Seas.

43:39 [music] It includes things like these thermal chairs that you're seeing over here, hot shower rooms, the rainforest room, and it's a pass you buy for the duration of your cruise. You can buy it once on board. There is also an amazing fitness center on board. And as somebody who uses the gym more than I ever used

43:54 before on a cruise ship, I love how expansive the gyms are on board, including this one here on Harmony of the Seas. How many machines there are? I mean, there are way more exercise bikes and treadmills than you you ever use. And there's an impressive amount of exercise equipment. I mean, this is not

44:09 like, you know, some gym you find in a Holiday Inn that has a few machines [music] in the corner. It's really expansive. In fact, they even have fitness classes. The gym itself, no cost. There are fitness classes, those cost extra, but you can go here and do your workouts and enjoy the fitness

44:25 center. And it's available basically 24 hours a day, so enjoy that at your leisure. All right, moving upstairs, we're going to head in the elevators and there are two elevator banks on Harmony of the Seas. One in the forward part of the ship, one in the back. And you might spot in the elevator, in fact, the

44:39 stowaway piano player. This is someone who plays the piano. They There's no schedule, they just simply show up somewhere and they'll play almost any song. I mean, my favorite is to request the Super Mario Brothers theme, but hey, they can do that for you. Of course, Royal Caribbean being a

44:52 family cruise line, we haven't talked yet about Adventure Ocean. Adventure Ocean is the kids club on board. You can bring kids between the ages of 6 months and 17 years old over here. There's a lot happening. Starting with the Play Place. Play Place is an open play area, but then you have Adventure Ocean Babies

45:09 for kids between the ages of 6 and 36 months old. So, Adventure Ocean Babies does cost extra, but the rest of it is included, including Adventure Ocean Juniors, which [music] is 3 to 5-year-olds. And that's the beauty of this, by the way, it's all age-specific. That way, the younger kids have more

45:22 age-appropriate activities compared to the older kids. There's the Adventure Ocean Theater, which is basically a movie room for kids. They'll both use it when Adventure Ocean is in session as well as just for the general public. Like if you want to, you know, bring your kids and then watch a movie

45:35 together, you can do that [music] here. There's a lot of activities in Adventure Ocean. I mean, the kids club is no joke. It's not just a room to throw [music] kids into with a ball pit. There's a lot of cool things in here. They have a science lab. They have different activities, arts and crafts, video

45:49 games. It's really impressive how much you can do here. You'll also find Science Lab, which is the escape room. The escape room costs money, but [music] this is a time challenge by the way for adults, not for kids. But this is an escape room option where you have like an hour to figure out how to solve a bunch of

46:06 puzzles to {quote} escape the room. Next up, we have the Teen Center Social 100. So, if you've got a teenager between the ages of 13 and 17, this is where they can go to meet other teenagers. No cost here as well, just like Adventure Ocean. It's an area just for them. You'll also find another arcade up and

46:24 near the pool deck. And this one is just well, it's another arcade. Costs money here as well. It's just closer to Adventure Ocean. So, conveniently yes, it can be for your kids to go spend more money. But, if you're looking for a different set of video games that you couldn't find [music] down on the

46:36 Boardwalk, you'll have them up here as well. They cost extra, but hey, you're looking to spend some money. I mean, for me, all my kids go here and they play three or four games maybe every day or two just to do something different and >> [music] >> mix it up. And I like it, too. I mean,

46:47 listen, at the end of the day, if I can school my kids in Skee-Ball, I am all for that. There's also a sundry store which sells basically like stuff you might need for the pool deck. They also have some toys here for the kids, but I really think this is basically meant to be a backup

47:02 option for folks who wish they had brought, you know, a water bottle or something like that. All right, now that we've covered the neighborhoods, there's other areas of the ship we still haven't seen yet. Yeah, can you imagine how big the ship is? Well, there's more stuff to see here

47:14 on our ship tour and we're sharing it all with you, not holding back anything. Let's move on to our next spot. We'll begin with the Windjammer Marketplace. The Windjammer, as I like to call it, is the buffet on board. Buffet's included in your cruise fare. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

47:29 When you walk in, you wash your hands, washy-washy, coffee-coffee, smiley-smiley, yummy-yummy. And they have here different food throughout the day. It's a buffet, grab as much as you'd like to. The breakfast menu is pretty much the same every day. Lunch and dinner though do vary a little bit

47:44 [music] more with themes to them that offer some options. But, this is like the best place for families on board. I mean, it's going to have your basics. You're going to have burgers, hot dogs, chicken fingers, salads. But, they also have a a of great international foods. They'll have Indian curries, they'll

47:59 have cooking stations, pastas, they'll have even just some foods you've never even heard of before. That's what I love about the Windjammer, the variety. And there's something for everybody on board, which is really, really nice. So, I really am a big fan of what this space is. [music] And well, you know, the

48:14 buffet on a cruise ship gets kind of a bad rap sometimes, it's actually impressive how much food Royal Caribbean offers here, especially considering it's all included. Now, it's not open 24 hours, but it is open for many hours the day, especially, again, breakfast is very popular. Dinner, less so. I think

48:30 breakfast and lunch are probably the most popular times. And actually dinner, because people are in the main dining room or specialty restaurants, it gets a little less busy. Nonetheless, lots of seating, lots of food. Enjoy it for sure. I think you'll enjoy eating here in the Windjammer.

48:42 One thing I wanted to highlight about the Windjammer, also, are the cooking stations. Look for them in the back of the Windjammer, because they really do prepare fresh [music] food for you, no cost for it. And it's a hidden gem, so definitely walk around, see what's available before you start loading up

48:54 your plate with all that food. You'll also find the Seven of Hearts room, which essentially is the card room, game room. If you brought a table game with you or some cards [music] you'd like to play, this is your opportunity or place rather to go play it. There's also a library here, so this

49:09 is the one spot you can go to to borrow a book. You'll also find some internet kiosks to use. These cost money, so you need an internet package to use them, but if you'd like to, that's available for you as well. The board games and books are complimentary, you just use them and then return them when you're

49:22 done. But if you brought your own board game, which you could do if you'd like to, well, the Seven Hearts room is probably the spot for you, [music] because they have those open tables to use. Our next stop is Dazzles. Dazzles is a multi-use venue, it's really just like a music venue, and you'll find primarily

49:36 live performances in here. A lot of times the ship's band performs in here, especially in the evening hours, >> [music] >> but during the daytime they might have events in here as well, like name that tune and things of that nature. But I think it's a lot of fun to go here. I love the layout of Dazzles, great views.

49:51 [music] It's two decks high, in fact. And what's really neat about Dazzles is the fact that you get that live entertainment factor. I mean, they do not only just like, "Hey, let's sing songs." But, they incorporate the crowd. There's usually a lot of energy. And of course, yes, drinks as well to enjoy as

50:07 you're listening to the entertainment. So, Dazzles is another option to go to in the evening hours [music] to enjoy some more live entertainment on board. I mean, Harmony does not skimp on things to do. If you're bored on this ship, you're just not looking hard enough. Let's be honest.

50:21 All right. We've done a lot. We've seen a lot. It's time to eat again. We're going to head downstairs to the main dining room. The main dining room is available on board the ship, and it's available for breakfast and dinner every night of your cruise. >> [music] >> If you're on a sea day, well, then lunch

50:34 is available here as well. There is no cost to eat in the main dining room, and you'll have actually assigned tables every evening for you. The choice is traditional dining or My Time. I don't have enough time in this video to go over the difference between both of them. I'll link it below in our video

50:48 here in the description to have a example of what you should expect of it. Nevertheless, the great thing about the main dining room is that it has this really air of sophistication. It's not as fancy as it looks. But, what's great is you have table service. In the breakfast [music] hours, it's just first

51:02 come, first serve. But, at dinner, you have a different rotating menu, and you'll be seated at a table with a dedicated waiter. And I really like this aspect of it. It's a bit of a throwback to the old days of cruising. But, I'll be honest with all of you, I really look forward to eating in the main dining

51:17 room because I love the choices of food. Because the menu rotates [music] every night, there's something different to choose from. Some options reappear like the French onion soup, spaghetti bolognese. Other things will change, and you'll only see them once per the cruise. So, it's kind of nice that it's

51:31 not always the same food. And I think it's an absolutely stunning space. Three decks, so much brightness to it. It just feels like you're in a fancy dining room. And it's not nearly as fancy as it looks. There are theme nights including formal night or dress your best as Royal Caribbean calls. Don't worry, it's not

51:47 nearly as formal as it sounds. [music] Next door if is Izumi Hibachi and Sushi. This is the Japanese specialty restaurant. It's a combination of, well, sushi and teppanyaki style dining. You'll need to pay extra to dine at either spot. You'll have, of course, the sushi side, which serves [music] sushi

52:04 and a variety of Japanese cuisines, and the very popular hibachi option nearby. This is where they cook in front of you, fling pieces of egg in your mouth, try to catch it, and cook food and serve it right to you. This is such a crowd-pleaser the hibachi option. I got to tell you, if there's one restaurant

52:20 you want to try as a family or a large group, hibachi is a good one. Although, I do recommend you make a reservation because it will sell out before the cruise begins. So, very, very popular and, honestly, one of my, if not my, favorite restaurant on any Royal Caribbean ship. I absolutely love Izumi.

52:36 I think it really stands out as a terrific choice, and somewhere I never regret eating at. If you're staying in a suite, Harmony of the Seas has a reserved area just for suites. And we didn't have a suite booked for this particular cruise, so the footage you're seeing is actually from a different

52:50 sailing. But, no major updates were made to the suite area in 2026. So, you know, maybe they might have updated like the carpet or something like that, but the layout and the look of the suite area is still the same. The suite lounge offers you a reserved space just for you to enjoy. And what I

53:07 love about the suite lounge is it's not nearly as crowded as other lounges. If you're staying in a suite, there's complimentary drinks in the evening. In fact, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., complimentary beer, wine, and soft drinks. And then the evening hours, cocktails get included to that. It's

53:21 like your own little mini drink package, if you will. And they have hors d'oeuvres served here. In the evening hours, hors d'oeuvres. During the daytime, it's just snacks and whatnot. And there's a 24-hour self-service coffee machine where you can get espresso, cappuccino, and lattes. Really

53:36 nice. Next to it is Coastal Kitchen. Coastal Kitchen is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every night of the cruise exclusively for suite guests and Pinnacle Club members. When you're dining at Coastal Kitchen, it's kind of like main dining room part two. They have a different menu than the main

53:49 dining room. And people often ask me, "Matt, is Coastal Kitchen better than the main dining room?" I would say it's simply different. Some nights, yes, I prefer Coastal Kitchen over the main dining room. Other times, not so much. I think dinner is by far is the best meal in Coastal Kitchen. Breakfast, second,

54:03 and lunch I'm not really fond of. But anyway, Coastal Kitchen is included if you are staying in a grand suite or higher. So, check that out. And lastly, we have the suite sun deck. The suite sun deck is a reserved area just for suite guests. So, you don't have to contend with other passengers

54:19 for, you know, space on the pool deck. I mean, you still have the suite guests you're competing with, but it's far less crowded. They have upgraded loungers that are a little more comfortable. And as you can see here, I love the seating options. It goes well beyond a traditional cruise

54:32 lounge chair, if you will. Plus, there's a bar here, there's a hot tub. I think the suite sun deck is, while not as impressive as say Wonder of the Seas or Utopia of the Seas, still a very nice space to go to and enjoy while you're on board. Especially, again, you're staying in a suite, take advantage of these

54:46 special areas cuz they are just for you. We didn't really talk about the staterooms on board. There's a lot of different cabins on board. Inside cabins, ocean view, balcony cabins, junior suites, full suites. The difference between all the cabins obviously is going to be the size, the

55:00 views, [music] how big they are, and most importantly, the price. I mean, we could go on and on and on about the differences between the cabins. The good news is they all have a core basic set of features, including your own private bathroom, reserved area just for you within the cabin itself, [music] and of

55:15 course, a sitting area, some outlets to enjoy. I mean, cruise cabins are probably smaller than you're expecting, especially compared to land hotels, but they're functional. And let's face it, when you're on a cruise, you're not spending that much time in the room. You're out and about enjoying all the

55:30 fun out there, all the activities, all the fun things we've seen in the ship tour. So, really, your cabin is your home away from home, but you'll will less time in there than you might think. There you have it, friends. Our look at Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas. As an Oasis-class ship, this is truly

55:43 one of the most impressive and biggest cruise ships in the world. I absolutely love sailing on her. I'd love to know though in the comments below, what are your favorite areas of Harmony of the Seas? What changes do you absolutely love about this ship? And where will you go first when you board [music]

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