We chose Anthem of the Seas because of ease, proximity and peace of mind. It sailed out of Bayonne NJ which is approximately 30 minutes from our house. Thus we were able to cruise without worrying about missing our flight due to ice, snow, and/or wind conditions.
We have been on approximately 30 cruises, mainly on Royal Caribbean and Celebrity, but also on Princess and Holland America. In my opinion Anthem was the most comfortable--we loved our balcony stateroom, the beautiful interior pool area, the roomy gym, the layout of the ship.
The embarkation was very smooth from the new Bayonne center.
A sleek, attractive room, easy to move around in, with a very comfortable mattress and sufficient storage space. Good-sized balcony. Larger bathroom and shower than in many other cruise ships. Overall very comfortable.
The natural beauty and stunning views on St. Kitts make it one of our favorite islands. We took a taxi to the beach at the end of the island, in the area of the homes of celebrities, where we had a pleasant lunch and afternoon relaxing.