Among the most notable new features on Harmony is its massive water slide complex called The Perfect Storm. The Perfect Storm water slide complex features three distinct, three-deck-high water slides that start at one of the highest points on the ship. The Perfect Storm water slide area includes a yellow-and-green 'champagne bowl' slide called Supercell. Harmony's water slides soar over the ship's open-air Central Park neighborhood.
The Perfect Storm water slides on Harmony as seen from the ship's Central Park neighborhood. One of seven main 'neighborhoods' on Harmony, Central Park runs down the center of the ship and is lined with restaurants and shops. Passengers access Harmony's there water slides from a platform on Deck 18 and ride them down to the pool area on Deck 15. Among the most unusual new features on Harmony is Ultimate Abyss, a dual slide that drops 10 stories from the top of the ship to one of its lowest decks.Passengers enter through the giant jaws of an angler fish.
Ultimate Abyss drops from a platform at the back of Deck 15 to the Boardwalk area on Deck 6. The two slides of the Ultimate Abyss mirror each other as they swirl down the back of the ship. The Ultimate Abyss is the longest slide ever built on a cruise ship. Harmony has three large pool areas on its top deck, one of which is the Main Pool, located just in front of the Perfect Storm water slide area.
Another pool area on Harmony's top deck, the Beach Pool, has a faux sand beach where water laps up along colorful beach chairs. A covered hot tub in the Beach Pool area. Harmony is home to Royal Caribbean's largest-ever kiddie aqua park, Splashaway Bay. It offers slides, water cannons and waterfalls as well as a dump bucket.
Like Oasis and Allure, Harmony offers an adults-only Solarium at the front of the ship. Cozy lounge chairs for two are sprinkled across the adults-only Solarium. Also on the top deck of Harmony, located near the back of the vessel, is Harmony Dunes, a miniature golf course. Harmony of the Seas' top decks also are home to two FlowRider surfing pools.
The Pool and Sports Zone at the back of Harmony features a basketball court in addition to two FlowRider surfing pools. A teen zone on Deck 15 includes the Challenger's Video Arcade. Like sister ships Oasis and Allure, Harmony has an open-air, tree-lined area called Central Park. The Central Park area is home to such high-end stores as Bulgari.
Central Park is open to the elements and features thousands of live plants. Central Park offers the no-extra-charge Park Cafe, which serves up paninis and salads. Central Park also features Jamie's Italian, the first restaurant by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver on an Oasis class ship. Oliver already operates restaurants on Royal Caribbean's new Quantum class vessels.
Also located in Central Park, Vintages offers wine by the glass and tastings. Royal Caribbean's signature steakhouse, Chops Grille, is located in the Central Park neighborhood on Deck 8. At the back of Harmony on Deck 6 is Boardwalk, a family fun zone that is the endpoint for Ultimate Abyss, the ship's massive dual-slide attraction. As on Oasis and Allure, the Boardwalk area of Harmony features a hand-carved carousel.
Boardwalk also is the location of another arcade. Located three decks down from Central Park is another 'neighborhood' called the Royal Promenade. Filled with eateries, bars and shops, its an iconic feature of Royal Caribbean ships. Among the venues along the Royal Promenade is the On Air Club, a karaoke bar.
As on other Royal Caribbean ships, the Royal Promenade also is home to an English-style pub called the Boot and Bonnet. The Boot and Bonnet pub serves up a wide range of beers and offers live music nightly. The first Kate Spade boutique at sea is among the retail outlets along Harmony's Royal Promenade. Bags for sale at the Kate Spade store on the Royal Promenade.
Regalia Fine Jewellery is among the shops along the Royal Promenade. Harmony features a Bionic Bar where a robot bartender serves the drinks, a concept that made its debut in 2014 on Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas. The Bionic Bar is located on Deck 5 along the Royal Promenade in a location that houses a champagne bar on Oasis and Allure. Harmony is the first Oasis-class ship with a Bionic Bar.
A vintage Jaguar is on display in the Royal Promenade. Located on the Royal Promenade, Boleros is a Latin-themed bar and lounge that serves up Latin-inspired drinks like mojitos and caipirinha. The bar at Boleros. Boleros offers a dance floor and is a hub for lively, Latin-style music.
The Rising Tide Bar ascends three decks from the Royal Promenade on Deck 5 to Central Park on Deck 8. The nautically-themed Schooner Bar, an icon of Royal Caribbean ships, is located on Deck 6 overlooking the Royal Promenade. One deck down from the Royal Promenade on Deck 4 is music venue Jazz on 4. Jazz on 4 is home to live jazz and blues nightly.
Also located on Deck 4 is The Attic, a venue for late-night adult comedy shows and other performances. Located on Deck 4, the ship's casino features dozens of slot machines and table games. Called Casino Royale, Harmony's casino is one of the largest at sea. Harmony is the first Oasis-class ship with one of the fanciful Wonderland restaurants that made their debut on Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas.
Harmony's Wonderland restaurant spreads over two decks and overlooks the Boardwalk area. Wonderland is located on Decks 11 and 12. The artwork in the Wonderland restaurant is hand-drawn onto the walls. The three-deck-high main dining room on Harmony features different decor on each level.
A seating area on the top level of Harmony's main dining room. Harmony's spa and fitness center, dubbed Vitality at Sea, is one of the largest ever on a cruise ship. A lounge area within the Vitality at Sea spa. The Vitality at Sea spa on Harmony offers a wide range of treatments in 25 treatment rooms.
Vitality at Sea's Relaxation Lounge is available exclusively to passengers getting treatments in the spa. The Vitality at Sea spa also houses a Thermal Suite with eight heated lounge chairs. Spinning classes are among the daily activities in the fitness center. Life Fitness equipment fills the Vitality at Sea fitness center.
The Vitality at Sea's spacious fitness center has dozens of stationary bicycles, stair-climbing machines and running machines. Harmony has 2,747 cabins in a wide array of configurations. Among the larger offerings are the ship's 12 Owner's Suites, one of which is shown here. Owner's Suites measure 556 square feet and come with a large balcony.
Owner's Suites have a large living area with table and sofa. Owner's Suites have a marble foyer with a table area and built-in cabinets. Owner's Suites feature a large, built-in closet area. Cabins on Harmony come with miniature refrigerators.
Owner's Suite bathrooms have separate tubs and showers as well as a double-sink area. Owner's Suites have separate showers enclosed in glass. Suites on Harmony come with upscale L'Occitane toiletries. Among the little touches in suites on Harmony are Keurig-style coffee machines.
The most common type of cabin on Harmony is the balcony cabin. Balcony cabins on Harmony measure 182 square feet and feature two twin beds that convert into a royal king. Balcony cabins also have a sitting area. The design of the room is similar to what is found on Royal Caribbean's Quantum class vessels.
Balcony cabins have two built-in armoires, one of which has shelving for clothes, a personal safe, drawers and an area for hanging clothes. A second built-in cabinet in balcony cabins has more room for hanging clothes. Way cabins have balconies that range from 47 to 53 square feet in size. Balcony cabin bathrooms have built-in vanities and showers but no tubs.
The shower in a balcony cabin bathroom. Windjammer Marketplace offers buffet-style breakfasts and lunches in a casual setting. In the evening, it transforms to offer restaurant-style service. A seating area in Windjammer Marketplace.
Acrylic signs around Harmony point to its seven 'neighborhoods.' A seating area at the entrance to the Schooner Bar on Deck 6. More shops along Central Park. The Pool and Sports Zone at the back of Harmony features a basketball court in addition to two FlowRider surfing pools. One of seven main 'neighborhoods' on Harmony, Central Park runs down the center of the ship and is lined with restaurants and shops..
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