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Anthem of the Seas Cruise Review

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Reviews: 4
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Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5
Anthem of the Seas

11 Night Southern Caribbean (Cape Liberty Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 02, 2023

Ship: Anthem of the Seas

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 10604

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

2nd trip on Anthem. Food was better this trip, entertainment options were not. Lacking in quality headliners. We will rock you was amazing as always. Lauren can not be missed!!! Not a fan of Mario, missed Joff as cruise director. Staff is amazing, food is phenomenal. As always Deckchair savers are a PITA. Lol. Sat in a "saved" spot for 2 hours and no one showed up...

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Easy to drop luggage, and self park. Disappointed in having to sit in terminal as the suite entrance was only being used for pinniccals. So diamonds had no benefit of expedited entry. Otherwise no issues and very easy.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
MDR service and food was amazing yet menu was repetitive

Jamie's Italian

5 out of 5

Food and service were great. Would definitely do this again. Tirmasou should not be missed.

Wonderland

3 out of 5

Food was weird but tasty. Experience was fun. Would not do it again 17 yr old daughter actually gagged due to food textures. Be forewarned.

Windjammer Marketplace

5 out of 5

Food was so much better than our last trip 8 months ago. Lots of choices daily with nightly themes. Don't go at peak times as it's hard to find a table.

Izumi

5 out of 5

Take the sushi making class. It was fun and delicious

Solarium Bistro

5 out of 5

Who knew this was this good. Do not miss.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Shows were OK. WE WILL ROCK YOU should never be missed. Lauren is amazing!!!! The other headliners were lacking. Comedy shows were boring. Not a fan of the cruise director. Missed Joff on this trip.

North Star

5 out of 5

Did the extended trip for 20.00. Well worth the veiws

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Jr suite. 2 bathrooms. Lots of storage. Pullout couch next to balcony. Clean and comfortable. Large balcony with unobstructed views. 2nd time in this room. Love it

Ship tip

The staff is amazing, the ship is very clean, food is fantastic. So many entertainment venues with phenomenal performers. Pace yourself you'll be exhausted when you get home.

Ports of call

Basseterre, St. Kitts

5 out of 5
First visit and it won't be the last. Our favorite on this trip. We did a beach excursion which was so fun. Watch out for the monkeys they like to steal stuff. Their handler was very sweet. This island is absolutely beautiful. the ride over the mountains is breath taking. I cannot compare the views to anything that would do it justice. YOU MUST SEE FOR YOURSELF. We are booking another visit here.

Castries, St. Lucia

5 out of 5
Booked a resort daypass which was fun. It included drinks, lunch, and a massage. Would definitely do again. Small shopping district at the Port which was clean and efficient. Locals are friendly and non intrusive.

St. John's, Antigua

3 out of 5
Not a fan of port. Dirty surroundings with alot of pushy hair braiders. Went into a few shops found very friendly locals. Do a beach excursion... which made up for the bad first impression. Beaches are beautiful.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

5 out of 5
We love St Martin. Did a resort day pass on Mahu Beach, so fun. Planes landing over your head... thrilling for some. We watched from a poolside chair. Teen daughter loved it

Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey

5 out of 5

San Juan, Puerto Rico

4 out of 5
Visit number 6. Feel it Has lost some of its old world charm. We toured on our own. Port time to short 3 to 10 awkward time to go to the beach.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

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