Harmony of the Seas Ready to Resume Cruising Following Massive Refit
If you're booked on Harmony of the Seas, her first sailing back is a 4-night round trip from Barcelona to Palma de Mallorca and Marseille departing May 21, 2026. Check whether your cabin category includes new additions like the panoramic suites above the bridge or cabins on decks 6, 11, or 14. Sailings run through the Mediterranean until July 26, when the ship repositions to Port Canaveral, Florida for Bahamas and Caribbean itineraries. Note the Samba Grill cover charge runs $39.99–$49.99 per person and requires a reservation.
This refit is a straightforward capacity and revenue play — nearly 100 new cabins, including panoramic suites near the bridge, means more berths sold on the same hull. My read is the dining swaps matter more than they look: dropping Sabor and the Bionic Bar for Playmakers and the Pesky Parrot, and adding Samba Grill at $39.99–$49.99 a head, shifts spend toward specialty dining margins Royal Caribbean already knows works on Utopia and Allure. The shipyard angle is worth noting too — local outlets cite up to 700 workers at peak, a reminder these refits ripple well beyond the cruise line's balance sheet. If I were sailing the May 21 Barcelona departure, I'd book Samba Grill early since reservations are required. The Wonderland closure is the one loss longtime cruisers will feel.