Went for the ship more than the itinerary...

Item: Anthem of the Seas
Rating: 3.6
Author: sadobson75

Anthem of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

sadobson75

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 69

Overall rating:

3.6 out of 5

7 Night Bahamas (Cape Liberty Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 28, 2017

Ship: Anthem of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6328

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

Like I said before, we went specifically to check out a newer Royal ship. Due to our disappointments with the ship coupled with the blah itinerary we ended up a bit unhappy. I still stand by one thing though...a bad day at sea is still better than a good day at work!!

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Royal is always good at getting you on the ship quickly. This was the 1st time we were at Bayonne since it was rebuilt, it was nice.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

They had a great deal in the cruise planner for specialty dining and that was really good!! Didn't have any issues in the dining room and the buffet wasn't half bad, though usually very packed.

Jamie's Italian

4 out of 5

Can't go wrong with fresh made pasta!!

Chops Grille

5 out of 5

Best Steak House at sea!!

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

They have plenty tp do onboard for kids and adults of all ages. My favorites were the bumper cars and the north star.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Did not enjoy the entertainment on this ship all that much. It had some good guest shows, but the main shows were quite boring.

Two70

1 out of 5

This venue is awful, and the cabaret show was a snoozefest

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

I have never had a real issue with any service, but I didn't quite feel the WOW that Royal promises so I can't give a 5.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Not our favorite of the newer Royal ships. We went for the ship and it was a bit of a letdown.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Ports of call

Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey

4 out of 5

Port Canaveral, Florida

2 out of 5

I hate that cruises stop here....

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Cococay (Cruise Line's Private Island)

5 out of 5

my favorite Royal stop!!

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Nassau, Bahamas

1 out of 5

If I never go to Atlantis again I will not be upset!!

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

I have always walked off and it was good as usual. Off the ship and home before 10 AM

6 Comments

sadobson75 6 years ago

Nope got a great deal and going on it again this summer. Maybe they'll have better shows on it by than as the current ones SUCK!!!

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blondie17 6 years ago

To call the shows boring I dont know where you were but you were not watching shows on the anthem. That is good you choose to never go on this ship again.

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sadobson75 6 years ago

It's not an Oasis class ship, which is why my next 4 cruises on on those. How is it giving my honest opinion is complaining though?? A review is YOUR opinion. You don't have to agree with it. I absolutely love cruising but didn't enjoy this ship or it's crappy shows and I choose to never board this ship again.

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blondie17 6 years ago

Oh and ship quality a letdown? What are you talking about? It is a beautiful ship

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blondie17 6 years ago

You didnt like the shows? Really? Some people love to complain

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Castiel 6 years ago

So why complain about the ports if you only booked the cruise for the ship?

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Other reviews of this sailing

Good cruise but not the best

Pleasant cruise with a nice balance of stops and on board days.

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