Harmony of the Seas, Pool “Waterfall”

[LindaD22]

 

Apparently, the pool on Harmony has massively overflowed, causing a waterfall and slight flooding. Reports vary as to cause, either because of hitting a massive wave or due to an evasive maneuver to avoid hitting a raft. Crazy!

[Happy Cruiser Girl]

Whoa! That's crazy!

[Merion_Mom]

42 minutes ago, LindaD22 said:

 

Apparently, the pool on Harmony has massively overflowed, causing a waterfall and slight flooding. Reports vary as to cause, either because of hitting a massive wave or due to an evasive maneuver to avoid hitting a raft. Crazy!

According to someone currently on the Harmony, it was a sudden 180 degree turn to check out a small raft.

 

[DaKahuna]

A hard run, right/left full rudder, and increase in speed is a standard maneuver for man overboard, or in this case approaching a lift raft.  The idea is to keep the person(s)/object in sight of the bridge and to change course as rapidly as possible.  

 

 I hope the chlorinated water from the pool did not do any damage to the live plants. 

 

[Yorkvillain]

1 hour ago, Merion_Mom said:

According to someone currently on the Harmony, it was a sudden 180 degree turn to check out a small raft.

 

Another report said the “waterfall” was from a clogged toilet on deck 16. 

[DaKahuna]

Just now, Yorkvillain said:

Another report said the “waterfall” was from a clogged toilet on deck 16. 

 

 Seriously - look at the picture -- and think of how little water the toilets use.  

 

[John&LaLa]

1 minute ago, Yorkvillain said:

Another report said the “waterfall” was from a clogged toilet on deck 16. 

 

Star Loft?

[time4u2go]

2 hours ago, LindaD22 said:

Very cool!  Do those "waterfall view" rooms cost extra?

 

Edited January 4, 2023 by time4u2go

[LindaD22]

Just now, time4u2go said:

Very cool!  Do those "waterfall view" rooms cost extra?

well obviously, you have to pay extra for such a unique water feature!🤣🤣🌊🌊

[Yorkvillain]

7 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Star Loft?

Lol. I hear the plumbing in 1724 has been acting up since Saturday. 

[msuspartabigten]

We're heading out on Wonder in about 6 weeks. I'm going to call my TA to see if I can get a waterfall view room, guessing they're all taken though.

[Biker19]

Just now, msuspartabigten said:

I'm going to call my TA to see if I can get a waterfall view room, guessing they're all taken though.

Slip the Captain some $ and he can make it happen at any time.

[BirdTravels]

2 hours ago, LindaD22 said:

 

Apparently, the pool on Harmony has massively overflowed, causing a waterfall and slight flooding. Reports vary as to cause, either because of hitting a massive wave or due to an evasive maneuver to avoid hitting a raft. Crazy!

That's pretty cool!

 

When we were on the Wonder of the Seas last March, we had the Hi-FOG system go off in the Promenade. There was water seeping out of the walls most of the week (can you say mold in your future). 

[not-enough-cruising]

2 hours ago, dada2199cc said:

The 18% gratuity added for this on-board excursion was too much, how do I get it removed?

 

Also, can we finally wear shorts in 150 because of the water there?

No problem with shorts in 150, anytime

[HBE4]

2 hours ago, dada2199cc said:

Also, can we finally wear shorts in 150 because of the water there?

 

Bathing Suits recommended during the Waterfall show.

Edited January 4, 2023 by HBE4

[chengkp75]

1 hour ago, DaKahuna said:

A hard run, right/left full rudder, and increase in speed is a standard maneuver for man overboard, or in this case approaching a lift raft.  The idea is to keep the person(s)/object in sight of the bridge and to change course as rapidly as possible.  

 

 I hope the chlorinated water from the pool did not do any damage to the live plants. 

 

While this is true for most vessels, with a passenger ship, the typical man overboard procedure is to slow the ship down and then turn.  A sharp, full helm turn at speed causes a lot of "turn induced heeling", which has been known to damage things on the ship (anything not bolted down) and cause significant injuries to guests.  And, with today's ECDIS navigation systems, the need to keep a man overboard in sight is no longer as important.  The navigation officer can poke a button on the ECDIS (electronic chart display) to mark the position at the time the sighting was made, and then the ship can return to that spot exactly, without the need for a sharp Williamson type turn.

[Liljo22]

I read the initial report that it was a massive wave that came over the top.  That didn't make sense because that would be a huge wave.  Someone on here that is on the ship said it was because of the raft in the water but it was empty.  

[Ret MP]

2 hours ago, dada2199cc said:

Also, can we finally wear shorts in 150 because of the water there?

I'm going to wear my leopard skin thong speedo.  It's one way to clear the place out.

[Ret MP]

8 minutes ago, chengkp75 said:

While this is true for most vessels, with a passenger ship, the typical man overboard procedure is to slow the ship down and then turn.  A sharp, full helm turn at speed causes a lot of "turn induced heeling", which has been known to damage things on the ship (anything not bolted down) and cause significant injuries to guests.  And, with today's ECDIS navigation systems, the need to keep a man overboard in sight is no longer as important.  The navigation officer can poke a button on the ECDIS (electronic chart display) to mark the position at the time the sighting was made, and then the ship can return to that spot exactly, without the need for a sharp Williamson type turn.

[A&L_Ont]

7 minutes ago, Liljo22 said:

I read the initial report that it was a massive wave that came over the top.  That didn't make sense because that would be a huge wave.  Someone on here that is on the ship said it was because of the raft in the water but it was empty.  

 I’m on the ship and it certainly wasn’t a wave. First reports were a bit off. 😁

[monorail81]

The folks in those balcony rooms were getting a rare look at the backside of water. 😬

[The Grumpus]

Must have been quite a ride being in the pool while that was going on. 

[Yorkvillain]

6 minutes ago, monorail81 said:

The folks in those balcony rooms were getting a rare look at the backside of water. 😬

One of them posted their experience on YouTube. 
 

 

 

[Oceansaway17]

4 minutes ago, The Grumpus said:

Must have been quite a ride being in the pool while that was going on. 

omg can you imagine who fell out and where they landed.

 

BTW I chuckle at your CC name  GRUMPUS.

[BND]

2 hours ago, DaKahuna said:

 

 Seriously - look at the picture -- and think of how little water the toilets use.  

 

Um, it was a joke.