I Finally Tried Harmony of the Seas ...Here's the Unexpected Truth
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Harmony of the Seas cruise review for 2026 and beyond: I sailed Royal Caribbean's newly amplified Harmony of the Seas on a 4-night cruise from Port Canaveral to see what the refit changed. This was my third Harmony of the Seas cruise and my first since the Royal Amplified refit, so I got to see the before and after up close. I've also sailed Icon, Utopia, and Star of the Seas, which made it easy to see where Harmony stands next to Royal Caribbean's newest ships. Our sailing was a 4-night Bahamas cruise with a sea day, Nassau, and Perfect Day at CocoCay. We're a family of three, and we stayed in a standard ocean-view balcony cabin. In this Harmony of the Seas review, I walk through embarkation at Port Canaveral, the spaces that got updated, our balcony stateroom, the onboard fun, and the food at both the new and original restaurants. Then I give my verdict on whether Harmony of the Seas is worth booking after the refit. HARMONY OF THE SEAS QUICK ANSWERS What's new on Harmony of the Seas in 2026? -The Royal Amplified refit added a Caribbean-themed pool deck, Samba Grill Brazilian Steakhouse, El Loco Fresh, Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade, Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar, the Pesky Parrot tiki bar, Lime & Coconut pool bars, a larger non-smoking Casino Royale, and about 100 new cabins. When was Harmony of the Seas refurbished? -Harmony spent about six weeks in dry dock at the Navantia shipyard in Cádiz, Spain, in April and May 2026. It returned to service on May 21, 2026. How old is Harmony of the Seas? -Harmony of the Seas is an Oasis Class ship that debuted in 2016, so it turns 10 years old in 2026. Where does Harmony of the Seas sail from? -Since August 2026, Harmony sails 2- to 7-night Bahamas and Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral, Florida, including stops at Perfect Day at CocoCay. Is the Bionic Bar still on Harmony of the Seas? -No. The robot bartender bar was removed, and the new Pesky Parrot tiki bar now sits on the Royal Promenade. Is Jamie's Italian still on Harmony of the Seas? -No. Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar replaced Jamie's Italian and Vintages in Central Park. Wonderland and Sabor are also gone. Which new restaurants on Harmony of the Seas are free? -El Loco Fresh, the Mexican grab-and-go spot on Deck 15, is included in your fare. Samba Grill and Giovanni's are specialty restaurants that cost extra, and Playmakers is à la carte. What is Samba Grill on Harmony of the Seas? -Samba Grill is an extra-cost Brazilian steakhouse in the Solarium. Servers carve grilled meats tableside, and the meal is all-you-can-eat with appetizers and desserts. Does Harmony of the Seas still have the Ultimate Abyss? -Yes. Harmony kept its signature thrills, including the Ultimate Abyss slide, the Perfect Storm waterslides, the zip line, and the AquaTheater. What shows are on Harmony of the Seas now? -Grease is gone. The main theater now runs Voices, an original Royal Caribbean production, while the ice show 1887: A Journey in Time and the AquaTheater show The Fine Line are still onboard. Is Harmony of the Seas worth it after the refit? -That's the question this whole video answers. My verdict is in the final chapter.