Anthem of the Seas Review

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Review for the Southern Caribbean Cruise on Anthem of the Seas
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Cate1294b
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Jan 2016
Cabin: Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony

I was in a group of 7 people (my parents, daughter, niece and 2 nephews all between 19 and 23). We really enjoyed ourselves, but did have very high expectations. New ship, 12 days, high tech, etc. Things like the bionic bar are short lived...you see it once and you're done. The food overall left a lot to be desired. Our cabin Stewart and restaurant staff were wonderful, but you could tell that many of the crew were new at their job (in conversation, many said this was their first cruise).

I really didn't care for the appetizers at Wonderland and some of the hot ice and menu magic wasn't available. Entrees at Wonderland were wonderful! Jamie's was outstandingly good. I didn't go to Chops or sushi but the kids did and loved it.

Biggest complaint is the "free food" after 9/9:30 p.m. - pizza and pastries and sandwiches are just not good. I used to love to stop in to the similar shop on the Explora of the Seas because the food was terrific - here...half a slice of ham and half a slice of cheese...all bread and too cold and old tasting. Windjammer closes at 9:30 so no options for late night fries and if you want to order them via room service...it will cost you!!! The talent in the shows were wonderful but the shows (Rock of Ages especially) had lousy story lines.

Cabin Review

Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony

Cabin D3

Spacious, clean, neat! Really liked the room.

Port Reviews

Bayonne (Cape Liberty)

Check in was fast however long line of traffic to get in...not a good processing in letting cars unload.

Labadee

Love this place.

San Juan

Just walked around a bit - really enjoyed the empty ship!

St. Maarten

Went to the beach on our own...enjoyed it!

Barbados

Gorgeous place!

St. Kitts (Port Zante)

Loved it!

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