Wonderful ship, great staff, best vacation we've had!

Item: Anthem of the Seas
Rating: 5
Author: TracyMerritt

Anthem of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

TracyMerritt

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 37

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

Sail date: December 19, 2015

Ship: Anthem of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6192

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

This ship is unlike any other ship. You notice this when you first step onto the ship. It is beautiful! Tastefully decorated and well kept! If you are looking for the typical cruise experience where you sit at the same table, at the same time, with the same servers, then this is not your ship. If you are looking for an experience like no other, than this is your ship. The technology is incredible from the RipCord, to the Seaplex, to the Two70 room, to the Bionic bar. Be prepared to be amazed! We ate at a different restaurant every night and had wonderful service at each restaurant. My one strong suggestion would be to use the cruise planner and make your reservations well ahead of time. I did not make reservations for each night in advance so we had to eat late a few nights. The service was not as good after 9:30, but it is understandable, they were winding down. Don't miss the Caberet show. We did not have reservations and were able to walk in and it was the best show on the ship. Make sure that you schedule everything that you can ahead of time - you won't want to miss anything! My absolute favorite part of the ship is the adult only solarium in the front of the ship. It was quiet and relaxing - just what I needed.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

Book everything you want to do ahead of time! Don't miss Spectra's Caberet, RipCord, Northstar and choose a variety of restaurants - they are all wonderful!

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Ports of call

Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey

5 out of 5

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Cococay (Cruise Line's Private Island)

5 out of 5

Go snorkeling - just rent the equipment and go out - it was wonderful! This is a little piece of paradise!

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11 Comments

ronstrokes 8 years ago

you can sign up for the same table with the same waiter. you have to sign up for dynamic dining classic and pick either the early sitting or late sitting. you then have the same table number, waiter, asst waiter, head waiter and dinner companions. you then rotate between four resturants which are Grande, Silk, American Icon, and Chic. The schedule keeps repeating depending on the length of the cruise. Have you travel agent request this early as it fills up fast. If you don't sign up for this be sure to make dinner reservations before you leave. it is a real hassle on the ship. The food in these resturants was excellant unless you are just a meat and potatoes person.

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oandroplex700 8 years ago

Wow!!! You've got me beat !! I'm sure we will enjoy it, some people go cruising with the wrong attitude , if your positive and up!! All will go well, and a good time is almost guaranteed !

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maria1122 8 years ago

This is our 29 cruise. I hope you like the quantum class. We really do like it.

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oandroplex700 8 years ago

We are going Feb 21, this will be my 15th cruise on Royal Caribbean , and my lady friends first!!

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maria1122 8 years ago

We are leaving on the 25 th out of Bayonne. We always cruise out of there. We live only 1 1/2 hour away

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oandroplex700 8 years ago

In 52 days, we are going on a 12 day cruise out of Bayonne!

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maria1122 8 years ago

Your welcome and happy new year. When is your cruise?

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oandroplex700 8 years ago

Thank you, your very sweet!!

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maria1122 8 years ago

Samantha...go to My Cruises, sign in it will then go to a page that says "purchased and held cruises". Click on your reservation number and it will take you the page where you will book your dinning, entertainment and activities. I strongly suggest that you do it as soon as booking open up. Usually after final payment.

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Samantha37 8 years ago

where do I locate this planner u speak of? this will be our 11 cruise and have never had to reserve for anything. I have heard reservation are required for alot of things.

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maria1122 8 years ago

Glad you had a great cruise. It is so nice to read such a positive review. We like the Quantum class and have 4 booked on the Anthem. 🚢

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