Anthem was ok, but I won't return
Anthem of the Seas Cruise Review to Bermuda
Sail date: May 28, 2016
Ship: Anthem of the Seas
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: 13180
Traveled as: Family (young children)
Reviewed: 8 years ago
Review summary
PROS: new ship, high tech, you can buy a wristband instead of having carry your sea pass around, dedicated app for use on board, fast wifi package, pretty decor, fast embarkation, iFly ripcord was awesome, docked in beautiful Bermuda for almost 2 days, upgraded Windjammer buffet was good, Izumi sushi restaurant was good, The Grande restaurant was good; the character breakfast was good; hand washing stations when you walk in the buffet, sanitizer at the specialty restaurants
CONS: slow/disorganized debarkation; OBVIOUS RACKET with NJ taxis from the port to the airport- they charged $20 PER PERSON & claimed the cruise line approved the rate & you have NO OTHER taxi options available at the port (que Sopranos theme music) we paid only $7 pp for a taxi from the airport to the port 😡; the cruise line didn't explain fully that you have to set reservations online for practically everything well before your trip starts- dinners, shows, certain activities, or you'll be relegated to the buffet or sandwiches & pizza for dinner- many people were upset & confused about this on the ship; obvious lack of wait staff at the pools, had to wait in lines at the bars
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Ports of call
Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey
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