YOLO

I find the coffee card a good value, and the latest Cruise Planner for my cruise stated you are entitled to 15 drinks for your vacation.  I found I liked a traditional double espresso in the morning and an iced latte in the afternoon, which worked out great for a 7N cruise.  I don't buy the other beverage packages, so there wasn't "overlap".  Enjoy your cruise!

@Cool cruiser  Hi Sharon - welcome to the RCB forums!
I don't drink the specialty coffees or teas, but my wife Ceil does.  $31 for 15 specialty coffees does sound like a good deal to me!

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I was hoping because it was on the same ship last time it would be again, we are doing a 7 nighter. 
On Freedom it was in Giovanni's for the dinner and began in the theater for the start. It was really fun when we did it before.

Any word on what we can expect for South Beach cabanas?  Im liking the look of the Chill Island and Oasis Lagoon cabanas.  I am guessing something similar to them. 

A reader sent in these photos of all 3 types of cabanas.
I'll be taking my own photos this weekend, but in the meantime here's a good look at Chill Island, Oasis Lagoon and Thrill Park cabanas.






Oasis Lagoon













Thrill Water Park

Real question is if you want to do the water park or not.  The best value is the Thrill Waterpark Cabanas, because they not only include a cabana, but water park access.
The Oasis Lagoon cabanas are great if you want to spend most of your time by the Oasis Lagoon pool (pool is complimentary).
Chill Island cabanas are great if you prefer to spend your day at the beach in the ocean.

Some don't -- case in point - my stateroom reeked of dog urine on embarkation day.  It took a huge effort to get the room cleaned so that it no longer smelled.
 

The system that the TAs get to use to search for rooms and prices makes it soooo much easier..let them do all that legwork for you!

No it would not be rude.  The agent is trying to do something to thank you for the business.  Feel free to let them know your preferences.  Matt let me know early on not to send Champagne as they didn't drink it.  We like sending gifts that can be used.

Ditto!

@ken_lesko @Planeprincess @tmellison  Welcome to the RCB forums!
Good luck deciding on a TA.  My last two bookings were direct with RCCL.  Next time I will check out MEI...

Isn’t that the truth !

I have booked with RCCL for all of our cruises with absolutely no problem, however I am looking forward to someone else taking over the planning for me.
Royal's website issues alone are enough to send me running.
I have read great things about MEI.
 

Actually, MEI can book customers outside of the US now as well.  Nothing but superior service from MEI for over 5 years.

No Starbucks on Anthem but La Patisserie on the Esplanade serves Starbucks brand coffee.  Anthem also has specialty coffee in the Windjammer and at Cafe 270 which is either illy brand or Seattles Best.  All three will take the punch card.  You can also use the punch card at any dining room or restaurant that serves espresso-based coffee drinks for a charge.
The coffee card is a punch card and can be shared among people.  Some ships consider each espresso SHOT to be one punch, so a larger size drink made with two shots would be two punches.  Some ships don't do it that way and just punch once per drink and it wouldn't matter if it was small, medium, large, tall, grande, or venti.  Not sure how Anthem handles it.
BUT..if you have either the Refreshment Package or the Deluxe Beverage Package, the specialty coffees are included with that package.

I have 7 future cruises booked with MEI, very well run organization.

That only works if you get certified as a service dog in your next life, though..silly rules.

Do you mean something like "A Human's Purpose" - the counterpart to "A Dog's Purpose"?  I like it.  I have several "lifetime" memberships and it would be great to get those back too...

@PRebecca  Welcome to the RCB forums!  YOLO!

Awesome, thanks for clarifying!

YOLO is just a general mentality of "you only live once".
We often use YOLO to encourage folks to book something they're on the fence about..pretty much a guaranteed answer from at least one person when you ask if you should book a cruise will be YOLO Book It! ?

That's our favorite rooms. Don't be giving away our secrets!

Can definitely vouch for this, as that's what I sailed last October. Getting one on Deck 7 puts you nice and central on the ship with a view of the ocean that still feels reasonably close. Wish I could afford another, but alas! Not this year!
I had to settle for the regular hump balcony two cabins down the hall! ?

The Spa Jr. suites are really great for 2 people.  The split bathroom, along with the secluded hump balconies make it a win.