Nice ship, but too big

Item: Anthem of the Seas
Rating: 4
Author: lpacheco

Anthem of the Seas Cruise Review to Cruise to Nowhere

lpacheco

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 77

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

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3 Night Weekend Getaway (Cape Liberty Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 04, 2016

Ship: Anthem of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 13646

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Beautiful ship, attentive crew. Loved the spa and spa crew. Was disappointed with the shopping, however. Too many high end stores, and no standard souvenier or clothing shops. Not enough crew members on board either.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Food was very good except for the morning eggs. Hated the powdered eggs. They were runny, mushy and tasted awful! Most foods were very good, however.

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Again, mostly sold out. Was unable to participate and disappointed that they do not accommodate all guests for all rides...

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Most activities were sold out when we arrived. it is ridiculous that the ship does not accommodate every guest for offered activities. Bottom line, i was unable to participate in any of the entertainment other than shows.

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Lines are too long. Bumper cars are great but when you have to wait 1 1/2 hrs for a 2 minute ride, it's not worth it. yet it is the ride the kids want.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Very nice and very clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Very nice, very clean and spacious. Our attendant, Ronaldo, was EXCELLENT! Great service!

Ports of call

Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey

1 out of 5

8 Comments

betok 8 years ago

Lol

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compudoc 8 years ago

What do you expect on a luxury cruise? Walmart?

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dmorton 8 years ago

You can still buy the usual souvenir clothing and general 'stuff' in the shop next to the Prominade Cafe. But I do agree, there are far too many high end stores. Overheard someone talking about the new Hublot watches that are the next Rolex. Apparently, even at $65,000.00 each, there are buyers. Someone bought 2 of them!!

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betok 8 years ago

Does exist "the shop " at anthem ?

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joefive 8 years ago

Stores are way overpriced and I found store staff to be pushy. I stay outside the stores while my wife ventures in.lol

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maryrunyon 8 years ago

What did you have done in spa? I was thinking of acupuncture.

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renierbonthuizen 8 years ago

I agree. Need less jewelry shops and more "general items". Otherwise all is well.

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nurselife 8 years ago

I agree, not much with the stores at all.

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