Harmony of the Seas Embarkation Day (Galveston) | FIRST Royal Caribbean Cruise!
December 25, 2025
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Welcome to my FIRST Royal Caribbean cruise + my first Christmas cruise! 🎄🚢
Today is embarkation day on Harmony of the Seas sailing from Galveston, Texas on a 7-night Western Caribbean itinerary (Cozumel, Roatán, Costa Maya). I’ll show you what to do right after boarding, share embarkation day tips, and take you on a mini ship tour of major public areas — plus holiday fun onboard!
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📌 CHAPTERS
0:00 Galveston Intro + Itinerary
1:22 Terminal, luggage drop & check-in tips
2:23 Check-in time + boarding prep
2:47 Boarding begins (loyalty/sections explained)
5:08 First steps onboard (muster plan)
12:35 First look at Central Park
14:18 Changing my 150 Central Park reservation
17:01 Sorrento’s pizza taste test
19:20 Ship spotting: MSC Seascape + Regal Princess
21:22 Soda package cup + Wipeout Bar hack
22:38 FlowRider + Zipline weight limit info
25:25 Arcade + exploring the ship
28:36 Solarium area + pool deck walk-through
35:50 Christmas decor + gingerbread displays
37:22 Solarium Bistro lunch stop
39:31 Guest services + WOW band info
43:42 Spa tour + Thermal Suite overview
53:01 Jogging track + “King of the World” views
56:14 Sail away moments
58:47 Luggage arrives + cabin/unpack
59:19 Heading to dinner
1:02:18 150 Central Park dinner clips
1:08:16 Tree lighting event
1:11:22 Balloon drop countdown
1:11:40 Wrap-up + what’s next
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