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Harmony of the Seas Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 5
Helpful Votes: 83

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Harmony of the Seas

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 26, 2021

Ship: Harmony of the Seas

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 10230

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 3 years ago

Review summary

One will have noticed that we stayed onboard for the entire Cruise, and ask themselves why Cruise? After 20+ months of not cruising, this was our change to get back on the high seas. Yes, we have previously visited all of the Port destinations, but that did not matter. Being able to be back onboard Royal Caribbean and having the feeling of being home was comfort enough.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Embarkation was easy, tested for COVID at the Terminal, passed and 30 minutes later onboard - home again.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The main dining room and buffet were well organized. Due to COVID safety Protocols, physical distancing was the implemented and it worked well.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Excellent activities, for young and old.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The stage show, Grease, and the Aqua show were brilliant.

Children's Programs

No children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
The following Crew and Staff are to be recognized for their excellent and outstanding service: Waiter Shinta and her two Assistant Waiters: Avinash & Minguel The Stateroom Attendant for cabin 10230 (sorry, I have lost his card) went out of his way to ensure our cruise was excellent. He made our day. The Head Waiter Rohinton came to our main dining room table every evening. We have some special dietary need and Rohinton ensure those were met every night...Thank you Rohinton and finally to the Executive Chef Dominic. What a challenge he has every single day to meet the needs and demands of every Guest's taste as well as that of the Crew. He did an Excellent job, furthermore what a nice man he is.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Never have I seen a Ship as clean and well maintained as this. The entire Crew are to be commended, all under the leadership of Captain Johnny.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
The Cabin was a Junior Suite, and it was just lovely. Comfortable chair and couch, the bed was light and soft and the size of the suite was very ample, furthermore it was always kept spotlessly clean by our Stateroom Attendant.

Ship tip

The Crew and Staff, were happy to be back at work just as much as we were to be cruising again. So please remember, they too endured lockdown and no work just like as everyone else.

Ports of call

Barcelona, Spain Did not visit port

We have been to Barcelona many, many times before.

Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands Did not visit port

We first visited Palma de Mallorca in 1978, and have been back on a number of occasions.

La Spezia, Italy Did not visit port

We have visited this entire region of Italy multiple times.

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

5 out of 5
Civitavecchia is such a nice Port.

Naples, Italy

5 out of 5
Having lived in Naples for almost four years, I would tell you Naples is our favorite place in all of Italy.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Disembarkation was quicker than I imagened.
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8 Comments

TITAN12    3 years ago

Thanks for the review glad you had a good time.

Curt34    3 years ago

Glad you had a great cruise. Thanks for the review.

AuntPinkie    3 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Looking forward to our chance to be back on board. Your words made it even more important. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

purpl    3 years ago

Thanks for your detailed review.

hollysmomtravel    3 years ago

Great reminder about the crew💙

javawoody    3 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise thanks for sharing

izrgreen    3 years ago

Thanks for taking the time to write a review

cruising2004    3 years ago

Thanks for sharing