Don't go
Anthem of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western
12 Night Western Caribbean (Cape Liberty Roundtrip)
Sail date: November 30, 2015
Ship: Anthem of the Seas
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: 7676
Traveled as: Singles/Friends
Reviewed: 8 years ago
Review summary
This brand new technology loaded ship is not worth the time or the money spent. The technology did not work most of the time, the food was awful and the attitude of most staff was equally bad. Don't spend your money on the upcharges for the restaurants - the food at Jamie's was inedible. The various restaurants were all out of things at some point - two appetizers, fruit, olives for the martinis. The executive chef should be fired.
There were few activities of interest for free (discounting Northstar, RipChord, trivia, poolside activities).
Two of the headline shows either started late or had to be stopped in the middle because of computer and technology problems. Shore excursions were cancelled for no apparent reason. There was a fee for adult jewelry making, adult scrapbooking and yoga to name a few. The headline juggler did one 15 minute performance because his props didn't show up.
Cabin was tight (outside cabin with balcony), especially if you wanted the beds separated. There was one plug on one side of one bed for charging.
With everyone needing cellphones or tablets, it was shocking that there were no charging stations around the ship.
Corridor outside cabin stunk like sewage.
Check-in agents in the terminal were rude.
The theater may look nice but if you are sitting on the sides of the balcony you can't see half of the stage.
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Ship tip
Book ALL of your onboard reservations before you go - Northstar, RipChord, restaurants, shows. Even with a reservation, people were waiting an hour or more for their tables. Ask to have the daily gratuities removed from your statement and decide at end if and what you will be tipping. Don't go.
Ports of call
Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey
Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)
Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras