Over Crowded-1000+ kids running wild

Anthem of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Pjbitty

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 4

Overall rating:

3.5 out of 5

9 Night Bahamas (Cape Liberty Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 19, 2018

Ship: Anthem of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 10263

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

the Overcrowding of the ship was a turn off The casino is ran poorly and their dealers are rude - The other staff members were amazing

Embarkation

2 out of 5

The Bayonne port was a nightmare to drive to. Two lanes and 45 minutes to drop off our luggageth

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Omg the best ! The service was phenomenal. The food was delicious

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

My kids could not do any activities, too many kids and the lines were too long .

Entertainment

1 out of 5

The activities and shows were amazing

Music Hall

5 out of 5

Best service on the ship

Music Hall

5 out of 5

Loved this venue and the music

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

My room steward Kevin was friendly and so attentive. We spent a lot of time in the Music Hall- we loved the service and the entertainment

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

The layout isn’t the best. The common areas are too small and crowded After a few days the public bathrooms started to smell

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

The size was little too small . My boyfriend is 6’4 280 lbs and trying To maneuver was a little difficult

Ship tip

Ask if there are any specialty groups saIling We had a group of Hasidics (appx 2500+ ) they over took the ship ....599

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Ports of call

Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey

1 out of 5

Too long to get too w

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Port Canaveral, Florida

4 out of 5

Miami, Florida

4 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

1 out of 5

What a dump Why they would go here Is beyond me w

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Cococay (Cruise Line's Private Island)

1 out of 5

Unfortunately we didn’t get to stop here

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Easy process

2 Comments

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