We do a back-to-back every January/February. Bayonne is convenient so it has been Explorer, Quantum, and now Anthem. She is nice and new but a little too large for our taste. The loss of Dynamic Dining seems to have helped improve the food quality. The galley seems to better handle the limited menu choices. Give me back my Savoy Bites in the bread basket.

The balcony cabins are well designed and have lots of storage. We are happy to see they no longer stock the mini bar unless you ask them to fill it. Our room steward was great. We have had him before and he remembered us and greeted us by name. He also remembered our preferences (no towel animals and lots of ice).

There seems to be less to do during the day. Lectures have vanished and movies repeat. There were no food demos or competitions. TV is limited. The fast internet choice would allow you to stream. We miss the game room that is on most ships. The community bulletin board is hidden in the 6th deck library that most people never find. You go to deck 5 and climb a set of stairs. In the past we always had a bulletin board near guest services. Read more