Great ship bad ports

Item: Harmony of the Seas
Rating: 3.7
Author: bcsgrandma

Harmony of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

bcsgrandma

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 12

Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 23, 2017

Ship: Harmony of the Seas

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

Ship was very nice but the ports were changed from eastern carribean to Mexico and Nassau because of the hurricanes. I would have enjoyed the cruise more if the ports had been nicer. A 7 day cruise is long. Next time I will take a shorter one. We had a great time and will cruise again in 4 to 5 years.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Great walked right ons

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Great wait staff. Food was ok lots to do

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Lots to do and shows were pretty good

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Had a great room steward and wait staff at silk

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Had a balcony room it was fine. Didn’t get to enjoy balcony because it was too hot

Ship tip

Be patient and kind and courteous there are 8500 people onboard and it gets crowded. Pay attention to people around you and don’t stand in the walkways

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Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida Did not visit port

Just got on the ship

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Basseterre, St. Kitts Did not visit port

Changed to Cozumel. It was just ok

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San Juan, Puerto Rico Did not visit port

Went to costa maya. It was just ok

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Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island) Did not visit port

Went to Nassau which is a dump.

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

7 Comments

Bw8380 7 years ago

They put safety before all else, so just be thankful that they are actually concerned about your wellbeing.

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ghiagal 7 years ago

Unless they cancelled ports entirely or had to shorten the cruise they aren't going to give anything. It's clearly stated in the cruise contract that ports can be changed at any time for any reason. If you think changing ports because of hurricanes closing other ports means you should get things for free maybe you should stick to land based trips and try that logic when your entire vacation is cancelled. (Not towards you bcsgrandma)

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suezlk 7 years ago

Think of each cruise an adventure...change can add to the sense of adventure...embrace change & flow...

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mmmcksm 7 years ago

why do people think should get compensation or perks just because the ports get changed. read your contact, ports can be changed without notice for the safety of the guests, crew and ship

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Babygirl1230 7 years ago

We're there any extra perks offered? On board credits-free internet-free drink packages?

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GIL155 7 years ago

Hopefully next cruise you book will be shorter and the hurricanes do not impact your port selection. Glad you enjoyed the ship.

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olldbob 7 years ago

maybe cruising isnt for you but you did give it a try for me 7 days is not enough and 12-14 is the minimum

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