Video Title: Harmony of the Seas Review 2025: Changes We Noticed This Cruise
Channel: Kelly's Everyday Adventures
Speaker(s): Kelly
Duration: 00:24:17
Introduction
This video provides a review of a 2025 cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas. The speaker, Kelly, compares their recent experience to a previous cruise on the same ship in 2020, highlighting changes and overall impressions.
Key Takeaways
Smooth Check-in Process: Royal Caribbean's app-based check-in system remains efficient.
Key Card Perks: The Key card offers priority embarkation/disembarkation and other benefits, but its value depends on pricing.
Royal Promenade: The Royal Promenade is a lively indoor space with restaurants, bars, and entertainment, ideal for inclement weather. The sail-away party was held indoors this time, a change from previous experiences.
Windjammer Buffet: The Windjammer Buffet was overcrowded during this President's Day cruise, making seating difficult. Food selection remained good, with some variations between the two sections.
Activities & Amenities: The ship offers various activities, including the FlowRider, mini-golf, a dry slide, and a teen area. Note that closed-toe shoes are required for many activities, including the ice rink. Sleeves are required for the dry slide.
Casino: The casino is only open when a certain distance from port. It's noted as being smoky.
Room Service & Dining: Room service continental breakfast is available. The main dining room offers good food and accommodates allergies with advanced notice. Waitstaff were praised for their excellent service.
Overall Impression: While the cruise was enjoyable and good value, the overall customer service was slightly less impressive than in 2020, and the ship showed some signs of age.
