Chose the Anthem because it was new and Dancing with the stars recommended the shows, which were all very good including a few surprise shows. The ship offers many activities and the itinerary that interested us. The ship itself was beautiful, well maintained, clean easy to navigate, fun and the staff were all fun, kind, friendly, helpful. Our balcony stateroom 11570 was spacious, clean and well designed. I was initially very concerned considering all the negative reviews and almost cancelled and chose another ship. They were all wrong, the food was plentiful, varied, we never had a bad meal or had to search for a table in the Windjammer. The dining room staff was on point, attentive and always busy cleaning and replenishing. We only ate in one dining room, the American Icon and had a wonderful meal and great service there. The best port by far was Bar Harbor and of our 2 scheduled excursions one was cancelled (St. John Bay of Fundy)due to mechanical issues (no fault of RC) and was refunded and comped. The Captain mingled and took pics w/ guests and even surprised us with an impromptu due trip in front of the Statue Of Liberty!!! We would definitely sail on Anthem again and would recommend to all who are considering this ship.
Would have preferred the bed near balcony as opposed to the couch, otherwise clean, spacious.