Anthem was Ok

Anthem of the Seas Cruise Review to Bermuda

robincambria

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 9

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

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5 Night Bermuda (Cape Liberty Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 03, 2017

Ship: Anthem of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9690

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

The Anthem of the Seas was Ok - I was expecting so much more for the price. Even the specialty restaurants were too expensive. I'm not a cheap person, but I've been on other cruise lines and the weren't even close to these prices.

The facilities were wonderful, loved the Solarium, Indoor pool and Bumper Cars!!

Entertainment was good

Food was ok.

Worst part of the cruise was the Buffet closed at 9pm and if you wanted to eat anything after 9pm you had a choice of complimentary Hot Dogs at the Aft of the boat or Pizza and finger sandwiches in the center of the boat - these were the only two places to get food 24 hours a day and nothing healthy to eat. Of course there were plenty of places you could "BUY" food. Turned me off to this cruise -

Would not go again.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

1 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

If you don't book your dinning and shows before you go, dont' worry or wait on line when you board the ship, you can do it on the app after you have sailed!

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Ports of call

Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey

3 out of 5

10 Comments

cardamon 7 years ago

RC is affordable for the average person. That's why we pay extra for speciality restaurants etc- you can get through the entire cruise without extra charges- your choice. I have not tried the more expensive cruise lines because I am satisfied with what I get for the prices with RC. I'm sure there deals to be made with the more expensive lines- depends on the time you have to seek them out. I'm looking forward to taking my whole family (9) on the Anthem in July- we were on in January- to see this ship through their eyes.

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mja351 7 years ago

Tired of being nickel and dimed. I paid my fare I use what's complimentary and still enjoy my vacation

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jillcruisn 7 years ago

Carnival has free room service, also has items for a charge on the menu.

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mtgoose 7 years ago

Times change , thats for sure :)

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ICruise4Bacon 7 years ago

when i first sailed, room service was free, but you'd tip. then it was a fee from 12 midnight to 5am...fee was 3.95. now jumped to 7.95. even free pizza on whatever line cost you $5 delivery. and the cruise lines want a $14/per person service charge and 18 % gratuity on beverages.

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mtgoose 7 years ago

Why would using room service for a fee be a complaint? Nothing I ever read when booking our first cruise read " all inclusive" ...was I supposed to assume it was? are other cruise lines all inclusive?

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Luvs2Travel214 7 years ago

I see. btw...luv ur name! lol

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ICruise4Bacon 7 years ago

room service is 7.95 now, not free except maybe coffee in morning

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Luvs2Travel214 7 years ago

I read Carnival has 24 hr room service. That's not available on Royal Caribbean?

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ICruise4Bacon 7 years ago

I too am disappointed with the lack of snacks between 9 pm and breakfast. I have been booking NCL cruises because they less expensive and have snacks at buffet until 11:30 pm

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Mediocre at best. I hoped for more for our Babymoon!

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