Weather Rough but Fun Cruise

Item: Anthem of the Seas
Rating: 4.8
Author: kjsimpson

Anthem of the Seas Cruise Review

kjsimpson

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 7

Helpful Votes: 73

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5

7 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day (Cape Liberty Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 17, 2023

Ship: Anthem of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 13670

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 10 months ago

Review summary

Waters were very rough this trip. Bring your meclizine and take it every day. 😉 Weather was also less than cooperative but the Solarium on Anthem makes that easy to enjoy anyway. Great crew. Lots to enjoy. Try the 270 Bistro for lunch. Great salads, sandwiches, and desserts.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Had the Key. Parking lot to being aboard the ship was 20 minutes at 10:30am.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

While I don't drink alcohol, there were plenty of mocktail options.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Shows really need to be refreshed. The Gift was great. We Will Rock You was good. Spectra's Cabaret needs to be replaced in 270. Amazing venue, strange show.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Always excellent service on Anthem.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

Best place for sea days is the Solarium. Get there early to get a lounger, though.

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Ports of call

Nassau, Bahamas

4 out of 5

Been to Nassau several times. If you just want to get off the ship and take a walk, I highly recommend the Queen's Staircase. About a mile walk from the ship. Two and a half miles round trip.

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Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey

5 out of 5

If you have an extra half day, take a trip over to the Statue of Liberty. And if you can plan ahead and get tickets, the Crown is amazing!!

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