We decided to cruise on the Anthem Of The Seas because it is only a 2 hour ride from our home and we didn't have to fly. The ship is beautiful and the staff was outstanding. We enjoyed all of the ports and especially the 3 sea days going and coming back to Cape Liberty. We stopped at Labadee, San Juan, St. Marteen, Martinique, Barbados, and St. Kitts. Barbados and St. Marteen were our favorites. ...

I recently returned from a 12-day Mediterranean cruise out of Barcelona on Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas. The following are some observations and tips that may be of interest to others. Overall, I enjoyed the cruise, the ship and the staff. I have been on higher end cruises before and knew not to expect the same level of service and amenities. With reasonable expectations in mind, I ...