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Anthem of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

TheCanadianCrui

Contributor Level: Cruise Director

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Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 5

Helpful Votes: 130

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

7 Night Bahamas (Cape Liberty Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 12, 2017

Ship: Anthem of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9274

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

The Anthem of the Seas is by far the best ship I've sailed on.

Embarkation: Royal Caribbean has done an amazing job with the new Online Check-in process. Print your SeaPass at home, arrive at the port, drop off you luggage and proceed inside the terminal (all within 5 minutes). Proceed to the check-in counter and have your reservation confirmed and then proceed to the gangplank within 10 minutes. From arrival at the port to boarding the ship; 20 minutes max.

Ship: Spectacular AWESOME. The Anthem of the Seas layout is perfect. The Two70 left we with my jaw on the floor; great job RCCL. I had nothing bad to say about the ship, layout or activities.

Food: The food was as expected; fabulous and delicious. Rajesh our waiter in the Silk dining room *table 514-515* was the best of the best. After our first night in the dining room, he and his assistant Franklyn would know exactly what we liked and drank and our table was ready even before we sat down. I highly recommend asking to sit in their section.

Disembarkation: just as easy and well thought out as the boarding process. 10 minutes, from ship to baggage pick up to clearing customs. this is given the ship has over 4000 guest to process.

All in all, this is an 10 out of 10 rating.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Ask for Rajesh and Franklyn table 514-515 in the Silk dining room

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Two70 is the best bar/theater aboard any ship I've been on. I'm still talking about it.

Children's Programs

SeaPlex will entertain your kids the whole week. had to fight with my 14yr old son to get to bed at night .. never wanted to leave

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

well laid out and with an amazing view.

Ports of call

Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey

5 out of 5

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

Cococay (Cruise Line's Private Island)

3 out of 5

winds where to high and didn't tender. Ship docked in Nassau with additional time at port. 1.5 days.

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Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5

great beach, disappointed in the shops close to the ship (obviously impacted by the economy and other factors)

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9 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks

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tle1313 6 years ago

I'm so glad to hear about your positive experience on Anthem! We are cruising on her for the first time in May....and actually we are staying in Cabin 9274. Do you happen to remember how the cabin was laid out? Most specifically was the bed by the bathroom or by the balcony? Thanks!

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ItaVero 7 years ago

Great review - embarkation and disembarkation is often an issue and if bungled can really detract from the cruise experience. Sounds like they got it right.

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TheCanadianCrui 7 years ago

Thanks for all the comments. I've travelled enough to know a good trip from a bad one plus I tend to look at the positive side of my experience.

Royal Caribbean has always wow'd me with their ships and service. Could they do more to stand out, 'YES' they all do.

I'm so looking forward to my next 11 day Southern Caribbean cruise aboard the Serenade of the Seas on March 19, 2018.

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ciannone 7 years ago

I agree completely! Anthem is amazing! Just got back on March 12th from 7 days to Bahamas. Was my 3rd cruise on Anthem in the past 6 months! I can't say enough goid things about all 3 trips! Have a great time!

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angiez 7 years ago

S0000 great To hear. I have taken notes. Leave in 4 days! Excited & so appreciate your positive transparent post!â¡

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Tracy129 7 years ago

After reading a lot of negative things about this ship, I'm glad to hear a positive!!

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Anthem2017 7 years ago

Glad to hear a nice comment, I'm sure it's as nice as you say, some reviews were horrible and let's face it some people can NEVER be pleased. Welcome home !!

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ItaVero 7 years ago

The embarkation/disembarkation process is often the weakest link - glad there is progress being made.

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Other reviews of this sailing

The food was amazing, very taste and the drinks were awesome

Perfect except for the weather

Total mess.