Anthem of the Seas Review

Think Again Before Booking With Royal

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Sail Date: Apr 2017
Cabin: Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony

Worst cruise we have ever been on. FOOD POISONING on the second night - Customer Service is inept - Unless you are prepared to book entertainment after 10pm, there is nothing to do. Casino is so small with very little to play with. Smoking is disgusting in such a small area. We were bombarded from the moment we stepped upon the ship with Royal staff trying to sell us even more than what we had already booked Chasing us down in costumes to try to buy photo packages. Lost our luggage at end of trip - having it sent to another area, even though tags were in-tact. NOTHING happening during the day as far as entertainment or games. They advertise a Fly station, Bumper Cars - Water surf etc... but they are only available for a few hours a few times during the week. Lines were so long, we never experienced them and there was no sign up so we could secure a place. The Windjammer (main dining room) was not totally opened to passengers - simply becasue they were trying to sell us packages for more expensive restaurants. They would run a recorded message at EVERY meal, asking us to "eat and leave your table for other passengers wanting to eat" - if they had the staff, they could have opened the entire Windjammer area and accommodated everyone without pushing people out. When one is on vacation, eating meals with family is treasured time, NOT to be rushed. The food that was suppose to be hot was often cold or room temperature - My sister got food poisoning on the second night - and after speaking to other guests, we found out MANY people experienced FOOD POISONING. Spoke to Royal staff about this, they did NOTHING. Cold food, that should have been on ice or freezer tray, was NOT. Room Service was hit and miss. Sometimes they would show up, sometimes not. Internet service and Excursions were not in the room waiting for us, as we were promised they would be - had to go to Customer Service many times in order to get them taken care of, only to be told it was our responsibility. After reading Customer Service the paperwork, STATING they were responsible for printing and leaving in staterooms, they took care of it begrudgingly.

Loved the barista in Windjammer - polite, quick and very professional. One band started earlier than most - Katrina Love and her bandmates - what wonderful performers - truly enjoyed them.

Unless you are into shopping, this is not the cruise line for you - because that is ALL there is to do. They boast a sky - star - arm that can take people up for a view - it lasts 3 minutes, takes you straight up, then back down - why they spent the money on this is beyond us - boring. Plenty of staff but not very well organized so they provided poor service. We cannot blame the staff, it's the managements duty to train them properly. Try to get a superior to speak with - good luck - you will be told "they will call your room" - that Never happened.

Cabin Review

Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony

Cabin D2

Was one of the smallest cabins we have ever been in. Twin size beds, NOT full or queen. We have not slept in twin size beds since we were little. Did not even know they had beds that small in cabins for ADULTS.

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