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We sailed on Harmony of the Seas the week of August 4th and my sister in law did the Caring Excursion in Puerto Rico. She wanted to share her experience -

We were on the Harmony of the Seas the week of August 4th. My sister in law did the Caring Excursion in Puerto Rico and wanted to share her experience -

Which is the adult pool on the Harmony, the Sports pool or the Beach pool? I've seen conflicting comments. Thanks.

Why is Holland House "not amazing"? Thank you.

Bob - I've gotten very little information on which would be the best beach to go to on St. Maarten. Our family just wants to sit on the beach, relax and swim that day. I heard mixed reviews about swimming in the water at Holland House. Any ideas of where we should go?

Taking a large family cruise in August 2018 and want to spend a relaxing day at the beach in St. Maarten. Ages range from 11 to 60+. Would like recommendations on which place to spend our day, Holland House or Divi Little Bay Beach? Thank you

Thanks. Can you tell me about it? Best way of getting to it from the ship? Bathrooms, activities, drinks, etc.

Taking a large family cruise in August 2018 and want to spend a relaxing day at the beach in St. Maarten. Ages range from 11 to 60+. Would like recommendations on which place to spend our day, Holland House or Divi Little Bay Beach? Thank you.

My kids/niece/nephews are between the ages of 19-24. They would like to know the best parties/bars on the Harmony to go to in the late evening?

I think you are looking at the Royal Caribbean App, not the Royal IQ App. They are different, and only the Royal IQ app has texting. The Royal IQ app functions only on Quantum class ships and Harmony.

Thank you!!

You do it on the ship, using the Royal IQ App. Download the app before you get on the ship.

Thank you. Right now the Royal IQ App only lists 4 ships. Allure, Enchantment, Oasis and Serenade. I will be sailing on the Harmony in August. Will Harmony still have this ability for texting?

If you are on Harmony or any of the Quantum class ships, you can oay $8 per device per cruise and get texting ability. These ships are also currently exhibiting a hole in the firewall that allows iMessage texting for free, but that can end at any time.

 

Any other ship would currently require either the purchase of an internet package or pay your cell carrier $0.50 per text if you have AT&T or Verizon.

How do you sign up for the $8 per device for texting ability? On the ship or can you do it in advance?

Thank you! We are not sailing until August 2018, hope it works then.

Is there a way to use the What's App feature or texting without purchasing a Voom package? We are sailing on the Harmony of the Seas this summer with a large group and only what to use these features to keep in touch on our whereabouts on the ship.

I sailed recently on both the Oasis and the Allure. We spent a lot of time in the solarium. We enjoyed the hot tubs on both. I understand the solarium on Harmony does not have a pool but how are the hot tubs in this area? Very crowded? Hot or luke warm?

On what floor and section is the Infinity whirlpool (hot tub) on the Harmony of the Seas? I have been seeing it on various pictures but don't know exactly where it is.

Do you know which Harmony sailings will have the drink package where everyone in the room must participate?

Is it worth the financial upgrade to the Fantastica room package for the drink package? Or do many of you just book a Bella Room and get the drink package separate.

In your situation we would want to deal with a decent cruise agency where you can get an agent experienced in dealing with small groups. If you shop around among a few reputable agencies should be able to get at least 7-10% in On Board Credits (that you will not get by booking directly with the cruise line) and some help with cabin selection. You may also be able to get an additional discount because of the size of your group (not sure of the criteria used by MSC). Unfortunately, CC rules prohibit me from recommending an agency (or agent) but there are some good ones out in the ether.

 

But be forewarned. You are taking on what can become a thankless task (depending on your family members). You are going to need to gather credit card info from each person (couple) and, if anything goes wrong, it will be your fault :(. We have seen many family groups on cruises that had a great time. We have also seen families on the verge of tossing each other overboard :(. And consider dining arrangements...because a group that size cannot eat at the same table. Are you all going to want to dine at the same time (together) every night? Will you want to be together in all the ports? etc etc. Planning group trips can become a near full time profession...which sometimes requires the patience of a real angel. Good luck :).

 

Hi Hank, thank you for the info. Can you possibly email me some recommendations? kbelsky@verizon.net.

Thank you.

I have no problem making the initial reservation for everyone. What information do I need to have in order to do that? And how difficult is it for that person to make a change in room if they decide to do so?

I am planning to book over 8 rooms on the Seaside for June 2018. Based on the current reviews it looks like it is sometimes difficult to deal directly with the MSC Customer service at this time. Am I better off booking through an online travel agency?

Thank you.

We will be on the May 28th sailing of the Allure and are traveling with 4 adults and 4 young adults ages 18-21. What is there to do on this ship for the 18-21 crowd?

What's the deal with the Cruise Planner on Royal Caribbean's site? There is a message that says "Reservations using our Cruise Planner are currently not available. Please check back soon." It's been like this all night.

It is happening for me too. Everything works except for the cruise planner. Keep getting an error message.