Harmony Of The Seas Itinerary, Current Position, Ship Review

The 2016-built Harmony of the Seas cruise ship is the first of four identical Oasis Plus-class Royal Caribbean liners (currently the world’s largest passenger liners), with sisterships Symphony OTS (2018), Wonder OTS (2022) and Utopia OTS (2024). The Royal Caribbean Harmony ship exceeds in size and passenger capacity the original Oasis-class vessels Oasis OTS and Allure OTS. Her building cost is USD 1.35 billion (2014 ship order rates).

The vessel (IMO number 9682875) is currently Bahamas-flagged (MMSI 311000396) and registered in Nassau.

History - construction and ownership

Royal Caribbean International (RCI) is a US passenger shipping company, trademarked travel brand, and subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Group (RCG/shipowner). RCI was established in 1968 and currently holds over one-fifth of the global cruise market. RCI also operates RCG's largest fleet by both vessel number and GT tonnage (ship sizes and capacities).

All RCI liners have names ending with “of the Seas.”

The 6400-passenger Harmony OTS was ordered from STX France in December 2012. The contract was signed following a failed agreement with the Government of Finland regarding construction at STX Finland. Steel cutting began in September 2013. Often called a floating “megacity,” she offers countless onboard opportunities. The ship comprises seven neighborhoods: Royal Promenade, Central Park, Boardwalk, Youth Center complex, Entertainment Zone, Sports Zone, and Spa/Fitness complex.

Compared to sisterships Allure and Oasis, Harmony OTS is heavier by 1700+ tons, over 3 meters wider, and accommodates 100 more passengers. She debuted in May 2016 in Southampton, UK.

Harmony of the Seas features a multi-deck waterslide area—a first for Royal Caribbean. She is also the first Oasis-class ship with robot bartenders serving drinks in the Bionic Bar, a concept that debuted in 2014 on Quantum of the Seas. Harmony has larger cabins than Allure and Oasis in some categories, and windowless interior cabins outfitted with Virtual Balconies that provide real-time outdoor views (first debuted in 2014 on Navigator of the Seas).

Suite passengers benefit from exclusive new areas, including a suite lounge, a private restaurant (Coastal Kitchen), and the full-service Suite Sun Zone.

Harmony's first cruise with paying guests was on May 22, 2016. Following an initial series of Mediterranean itineraries, she was repositioned to Fort Lauderdale for 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean roundtrips.

A total of 24 elevators (12 forward + 12 aft) provide access up to deck 16, while decks 17 and 18 are reached by 6 lifts. Two escalators (1 forward + 1 aft) connect decks 2–3.

In the next YouTube video, you can see the most prominent features and the construction process of Oasis 3 class—the world’s largest-ever passenger ships.

Decks and Cabins

Harmony Of The Seas staterooms (2745 total, in 37 grades) include 189 Suites, 1293 Balcony, 200 Oceanview, 505 Inside, plus 477 Boardwalk–Central Park Balcony, 78 Boardwalk–Central Park Interior, and 18 Promenade View. Most cabins are 150–180 ft2 / 14–17 m2. Most balconies are 55 ft2 / 5 m2. The largest is the Royal Loft Suite (1530 ft2 / 142 m2 plus an 850 ft2 / 79 m2 terrace with Jacuzzi). There are 46 wheelchair-accessible cabins.

The boat has 17 decks, of which 16 are passenger-accessible and 12 have cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

The ship's three-deck Quantum Dining Room is designed as three separate restaurants situated on different decks—American Icon Grill (Deck 3), The Grand (Deck 4), and Chic (Deck 5). Harmony offers 25 onboard dining options, of which 14 are complimentary, including the room service.

Follows the complete list of Harmony of the Seas restaurants and food bars.

• American Icon Grill (à la carte; open-seating breakfast, lunch, “Brasserie 30” menu; two assigned dinner seatings; Private Dining area)
• The Grand (offers DreamWorks-themed breakfast; two fixed dinner seatings and “My Time Dining”)
• Chic (expansive dinner menu; two seatings and “My Time Dining” program)
• Johnny Rockets (128-seat fast-food restaurant)
• 150 Central Park (76-seat specialty restaurant; dinner only)
• Windjammer Marketplace buffet (Early Breakfast 6:30 a.m.; Breakfast 7:00–11:30 a.m.; Lunch 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Dinner 6:30–9:00 p.m.)
• Jamie's Italian Restaurant (menu, deck 8), a 132-seat specialty trattoria (surcharge USD 30 pp dinner; USD 20 pp lunch/sea days only) via a partnership with British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver
• Chops Grille (steakhouse/seafood)
• Sorrento’s (Italian)
• Izumi (Asian/Japanese)
• Solarium Bistro (healthy dining)
• Coastal Kitchen (for Grand Suites and above; Pinnacle members)
• WipeOut Café (fast-food bar)
• Boardwalk Dog House
• Park Café (deli; casual dining)
• El Loco Fresh (casual eatery serving the teen complex on Deck 15)

Harmony was the first OASIS-class ship on which (in 2017) was introduced the new Royal Caribbean specialty dining package.

Complimentary venues: Park Cafe, Windjammer Marketplace (buffet), Main Dining Room, Solarium Bistro/Samba Grill Brazilian Steakhouse, Cafe Promenade, Sorrento's Pizza, Boardwalk Dog House, El Loco Fresh, Coastal Kitchen (for suite guests only).

Specialty (surcharge) venues: Johnny Rockets, Vintages, Jamie's Italian, Chops Grille (steakhouse), 150 Central Park, Izumi (sushi), Vitality Café (spa).

Changes planned for the 2026 drydock refurbishment include a redesigned Solarium (pool deck), new dining and lounge concepts (Samba Grill Brazilian Steakhouse, Lime & Coconut Bar) and expanding the Casino. In the evenings, Solarium Bistro transforms into the Samba Grill Brazilian Steakhouse. Lime & Coconut is a poolside bar.

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

The new Harmony of the Seas is a blend of Oasis-class deck layout and Quantum-class innovations. Brand-new additions include the first-ever Royal Caribbean waterslides (created by ADE—Aquatic Design and Engineering); a climbing play area for kids; Suite Sun Zone; a Starbucks coffee bar and classic video games arcade in the Boardwalk neighborhood; and 15 Studio cabins designed for solo travelers.

Among the new technologies are RFID wristbands (“WOWbands”)—an optional replacement for SeaPass cards—allowing onboard purchases and cabin access. Typically offered complimentary to all guests, on Anthem of the Seas RCI charges US$5. Junior Suite and above guests receive wristbands free.

The Harmony cruise ship also features the DreamWorks Experience—a themed family program in partnership with DreamWorks Animation. It offers movie-themed activities on select RCI ships, including character meet-and-greets (with photo ops). Character Breakfast is offered in the dining room; 3D DreamWorks movie screenings are featured in the Amber Theater; and themed games are provided by the “Adventure Ocean” youth program. A new Adventure Ocean Theater show (“Away We Go!”) was also announced for Harmony of the Seas—a black-light puppet show for ages 3–11. An additional part of the kids’ programming is the YouTube show “Muffalo Potato,” teaching kids to draw using just letters and numbers.

Additional amenities include complimentary 24-hour room service; supervised youth programs Voyagers (9–11 years), Explorers (6–8 years), Aquanauts (3–5 years), Royal Babies and Tots (6 months–3 years); Internet/WiFi access; and laundry.

Follows the complete list of Harmony of the Seas lounges, clubs, and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.

• Royal Theater (features 3D movies, aerial acrobatic performances, and Broadway-style productions)
• Studio B Lounge (indoor ice-skating rink; also used for ice shows, cooking demos, game parties)
• AquaTheatre (2-deck, 600-seat, with a deep pool)
• On Air Club (karaoke bar); Boleros Latin Bar and Lounge; Boot & Bonnet Pub; Rising Tide Bar (moving cocktail bar); Pesky Parrot Bar; Schooner Bar (piano bar); Starbucks Bar; Vintages (wine bar); Trellis Bar; Rising Tide Bar; Dazzles (2-deck music and dancing lounge); Suite Sun Deck, Bar and Lounge; Sky Bar
• Art Gallery; Focus Photo Gallery & Shop
• Boardwalk neighborhood (with games and attractions)
• Carousel (with handcrafted wooden figures)
• Casino Royale (fleet's largest); Non-Smoking Casino Room (40 slot machines, 1 blackjack table, 1 three-card poker table); Card Room
• Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center
• Royal Promenade Boutiques (perfumes, jewelry, duty-free alcohol, general store, logo/souvenirs)
• Solarium lounge (includes Solarium Cafe, Solarium Bar)
• Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade (12 large-sized TVs for watching live sporting events, a video games section with arcade machines)
• Video Games Arcade; The Living Room, Teen Lounge & Night Club; Fuel Teen Disco; Royal Babies and Tots Nursery; Adventure Ocean (kids facilities); Workshop (family venue); H2O Zone family and kids area
• Sports Court (basketball, volleyball, soccer; table tennis); FlowRiders (surf simulators); Zip Line (82 ft / 25 m); Jogging Track; Rock-climbing Walls; Harmony Dunes Mini Golf

Central Park is an outdoor relaxation zone (within the ship’s interior) with ~21,000 live plants. This huge garden features multi-deck-high metal columns and green walls (covered in vines and ferns), several pathways, recordings of various species (birds, insects, animals), and live seasonal plants (flowers, shrubs, trees). Signage boards provide detailed info on all Central Park trees and plants.

Following the refurbishment in 2026, Harmony OTS will have the fleet's largest Casino. Located midship on deck 4, it will be expanded by adding to the current Casino Royale the Crown Lounge and The Attic (comedy club). In 2023, the Jazz on 4 (club bar) was converted into a Non-Smoking Casino. The Crown Lounge will be relocated to Deck 15, taking part of the teen club (The Living Room).

Next is RCI’s official 1-minute ship tour.

Itineraries

Harmony of the Seas’ itinerary program is based on 7-night Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades, Florida). The program features an inaugural season in Europe with Mediterranean itineraries and roundtrip departures from Civitavecchia-Rome and Barcelona.