xSAILEDx Anthem of the Seas - Feb 4, 2023 - Feb 12, 2023 (8 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day Cruise)

[Rochester Rich]

Decided to try a winter cruise out of New York.

Tracy and I are from Rochester though I grew up in Brooklyn not far from the Verrazano Bridge. Figure come February we will have had enough of the Rochester winter.

[BrianB]

I’m on this cruise!

[fireclan]

I'm on this cruise, too! Our first since January 2020.

[Rochester Rich]

I doubted we'd be alone on the ship! Welcome aboard.

[fireclan]

23 hours ago, Rochester Rich said:

I doubted we'd be alone on the ship! Welcome aboard.

You must love escaping the Rochester winters for a week!

[Rochester Rich]

On 8/31/2022 at 7:11 PM, fireclan said:

You must love escaping the Rochester winters for a week!

True. We usually don't travel from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend but love to get away the rest of the year.

[jejojoju]

My family and I are on this sailing! It will be me, my husband, and our 8yo daughter and 3yo son. Looking forward to it! 

[Al Miller]

I'll be there too. Had to book this one after seeing that as of when I booked it, Anthem was the only ship scheduled for Coco Cay on the 9th. Hopefully that holds up. That's the only bad thing about Coco Cay. Two big ships almost overwhelm it. The following week they are scheduled to be alone at Coco Cay as well.

[BrianB]

Love cruising on the Anthem out of NJ in winter. The Solarium is the best place to be during sail out…fully enclosed in glass, heated, surrounded by tropical plants and trees, sipping a cool drink, maybe lounging in the hot tub or the cascading pool. Beautiful view at the very front of the ship as we sail out of the harbor, under the Verrazano Bridge with just meters clearance. Or, if you have kids under 16, in the family pool just behind the Solarium…heated, covered in glass, large space with hot tubs and the pool bar. The Anthem is a beautiful cold weather ship with lots of inside activities…and then, as the weather warms, the outside pool and sun decks are beautiful! The NorthStar, Rockwall, FlowRider and the iFly are great activities. And the SeaPlex is great! Don’t miss the shows…We Will Rock You in the Royal Theater and Spectra’s Cabaret in the fantastic Two70 venue with the robot screens are wonderful. Enjoy!

[KevinK]

Just got an offer from Casino Royale, and it happen this sailing is included..  hmm very temping...  

[Jenna Delvey]

Hi everyone.  I'm new here and haven't sailed since the Nordic Empress in 2000!  I'm excited to get my sea legs back soon and learn a few things from Royal Caribbean Blog as I feel like I'm just about a first timer.  A winter break from NY in February... YES!  

[KevinK]

Hi Jenna,

Welcome!!!

[artsut]

Hi everyone, this is going to be my first cruise. Excited to give it a try. 

[KevinK]

13 hours ago, artsut said:

Hi everyone, this is going to be my first cruise. Excited to give it a try. 

Welcome aboard.

[KevinK]

I couldn't resist.  I just book this cruise also.. 

[Rochester Rich]

On 10/13/2022 at 11:37 AM, KevinK said:

Just got an offer from Casino Royale, and it happen this sailing is included..  hmm very temping...  

Excellent. Discounted casino cruise -- good luck. Glad you can join us.

[KevinK]

49 minutes ago, Rochester Rich said:

Excellent. Discounted casino cruise -- good luck. Glad you can join us.

Thanks, glad to be onboard.. 

 

[teddy]

We just changed from a same week 3N/4N b2b on Mariner to this sailing.  
 

We live in Maine, and after enjoying not flying for our cruise last week out of Boston, we decided to change to this so we can do another no fly cruise. 
 

We’re thinking of taking the Amtrak Acela out of Boston down to Newark Penn Station then a Lyft to the port.  

[fireclan]

Anthem is a great ship. Welcome aboard! It's a 3+ hour drive for us from Maryland's eastern shore but so worth it. 

[teddy]

First time for us on any Quantum Class, so we’re excited.  

[Drewtastic86]

Group of 8 here from Delaware and Ohio!!! Two of us have been on the Anthem twice before and love the ship! The rest of the group has never been on a ship like Anthem so it will be exciting! 

[jejojoju]

This will be our third time on Anthem! It's so easy to just drive to port from Long Island. Excited for the extra day since the previous two have been 7 day trips. Debating whether or not to stay on board in Miami or do an everglades tour. This might be our only chance for that so it's a tough decision!

[KevinK]

This will be my second time on Anthem, traveling solo.  90 days to go.  My first Anthem will be on this up coming Nov. 20th.  14 days to go..  Can't wait...

[Rochester Rich]

2 hours ago, KevinK said:

This will be my second time on Anthem, traveling solo.  90 days to go.  My first Anthem will be on this up coming Nov. 20th.  14 days to go..  Can't wait...

Thanksgiving aboard Anthem. Nice.

11 hours ago, jejojoju said:

This will be our third time on Anthem! It's so easy to just drive to port from Long Island. Excited for the extra day since the previous two have been 7 day trips. Debating whether or not to stay on board in Miami or do an everglades tour. This might be our only chance for that so it's a tough decision!

Did the Everglades excursion last month. Saw some alligators in the wild and a short live alligator show with an alligator handler. Came home and started watching the Netflix show Wild Croc Territory. Very impressive creatures and a fun excursion.

[teddy]

Coco Beach Club day pass is showing $78.99/person this morning. 

[KevinK]

Just got off this ship this past Sunday, Love it.  Really enjoy the time  there..  Can't wait till Feb to get back on... 

[KevinK]

52 more days to go..  Seem very long...   Can't wait...

[KevinK]

Time to check in and get the time you want..  I got mine at 10 to 10:30am.  Now waiting and hoping the key will be on sale at 18.99 to 19.99. 

[BrianB]

Checked in just after midnight. Got the 10-1030…..

[teddy]

I forgot all about check in.  App won’t work for me, so I’ll try on the computer when I get home 

[teddy]

18 minutes ago, teddy said:

I forgot all about check in.  App won’t work for me, so I’ll try on the computer when I get home 

Scratch that. 
 

I just deleted and reinstalled the app and was able to check in.  10-1030 was available but I picked 1030-11.  We’re coming down morning of and I don’t want to stress. 

[Jenna Delvey]

Yep!  Just after midnight and 10-1030 for us too.    

[KathyC]

Has the entertainment booking window opened yet?

My inlaws are on this sailing, and they keep asking me questions...I haven't sailed Quantum class since 2015, yet they keep thinking I have all the answers.  They are asking what they will need to pre-book.  I told them probably anything in the theater. Anything else?

[Al Miller]

On 12/26/2022 at 9:12 PM, KathyC said:

Has the entertainment booking window opened yet?

My inlaws are on this sailing, and they keep asking me questions...I haven't sailed Quantum class since 2015, yet they keep thinking I have all the answers.  They are asking what they will need to pre-book.  I told them probably anything in the theater. Anything else?

As far as I know, you still have to wait until onboard to book shows. I will say this though, back in November barely any of the shows required reservations. And the ship was at 100%.

[KevinK]

For those of you that have book this cruise.  Spectras Cabaret is available on the planner to reserve!!!

[RyanM]

Hey everyone!

My wife, 1 year old daughter and I will be coming down from Buffalo for this cruise. I’m a first timer and my wife hasn’t been on a cruise since she was a girl. We are very much looking forward to a break from the Buffalo winter. 
 

We are looking forward to meeting people and seeing all that Anthem of the Seas has to offer!

[KevinK]

14 hours ago, RyanM said:

Hey everyone!

My wife, 1 year old daughter and I will be coming down from Buffalo for this cruise. I’m a first timer and my wife hasn’t been on a cruise since she was a girl. We are very much looking forward to a break from the Buffalo winter. 
 

We are looking forward to meeting people and seeing all that Anthem of the Seas has to offer!

Welcome aboard!!!

[Maggie M]

On 10/20/2022 at 8:40 AM, artsut said:

Hi everyone, this is going to be my first cruise. Excited to give it a try. 

You're going to have a blast! Sounds like a great cruise on a wonderful ship! Enjoy!

[Moose]

We will be on this cruise for our first cruise ever. 

[jejojoju]

Welcome all first timers! The Anthem is a wonderful ship; this will be our third time on her. @RyanM if you would like to utilize the nursery for your 1yo, you will need to head to Adventure Ocean on boarding day to sign them up for hours. You do have to pay for the nursery - I believe it's $6/hour - but imo it's worth every penny. The crew working there is wonderful and so good with the kids.