Nonna4 Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 we will be cruising on the Anthem next year. Do passengers decorate their cabin doors with magnets? OrionJus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 There are a few, but not many. Nothing like what you might see on a Disney cruise. Nonna4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonna4 Posted April 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 This is exactly why I asked, I know Disney cruise doors are very decorated with magnets, thank you for replying! DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeK Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 11 hours ago, Nonna4 said: we will be cruising on the Anthem next year. Do passengers decorate their cabin doors with magnets? Just keep the magnets away from your sea pass card! Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_KY Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 Maybe off topic - sidebar, but, we take magnets to post schedule, maps, compass info and notes on our walls. Functional versus for decoration. whitsmom, FManke and iluvwineandtravel 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonna4 Posted April 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 what is "compass info" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonna4 Posted April 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 On 4/24/2017 at 6:35 AM, MikeK said: Just keep the magnets away from your sea pass card! Enjoy! ? what is sea pass card? and what happens? Do you need that to turn the lights on in the room like DCL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 57 minutes ago, Nonna4 said: ? what is sea pass card? and what happens? Do you need that to turn the lights on in the room like DCL? SeaPass card is your cabin key and what you use on board at any bars or stores to make purchases. You also use it to get on & off the ship at ports of call. Some ships require a card to be placed into a slot to activate lights and air conditioning. Basically it's the newer ships that have this feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrysea13 Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 I use magnets on every cruise I buy the sets of 9 or 6 they have hooks also that I use to hang up pajamas shirts on and one I keep all the cruise compass up and off the tables 6 is enough if I'm traveling alone 9 if my kids are with me I couldn't get by without them now that I started when I pack I put them back in the box and leave them in my suitcase with my bungee cords so I don't forget them you can get them on amazon search cruise accesories iluvwineandtravel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonna4 Posted April 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Nonna4 said: ? what is sea pass card? and what happens? Do you need that to turn the lights on in the room like DCL? Thank you everyone! Does anyone have a cruise compass from the Anthem they can post? Just trying to get idea is goes on in the ship, does anyone have a reataurant preference, hints, order don’t order ?. What is a must do on the ship? TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincipalTinker Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 21 minutes ago, Nonna4 said: Thank you everyone! Does anyone have a cruise compass from the Anthem they can post? Just trying to get idea is goes on in the ship, does anyone have a reataurant preference, hints, order don’t order ?. What is a must do on the ship? TIA! There are cruise compasses on the drop down menu on the home page. You do need to use your card to turn on the lights on the Anthem. There were about 1/3 if the doors in my deck that had something on their doors. Nonna4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonna4 Posted April 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 Thank you for this info, I am trying to purchase some magnets, I will look for the cruise compass, so helpful?? iluvwineandtravel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, Nonna4 said: Thank you for this info, I am trying to purchase some magnets, I will look for the cruise compass, so helpful?? Here ya go! https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/cruise-compass?ship=435 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonna4 Posted April 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 Wow, this is great, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeK Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 17 hours ago, Nonna4 said: ? what is sea pass card? and what happens? Do you need that to turn the lights on in the room like DCL? If you get a magnet too close to your seapass card it will mess up the magnetic strip on the back that basically controls everything the card does. If your card quits working just take it to guest services (front desk) and they will issue you another. Relax and have a good time....remember your on vacation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 FYI - on Anthem, you do have to place your seapass card in the slot for the lights & A/C to work in the cabin. Also, cell phones tend to demagnetize the strip on the cards. iluvwineandtravel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 1 hour ago, MikeK said: If you get a magnet too close to your seapass card it will mess up the magnetic strip on the back that basically controls everything the card does. If your card quits working just take it to guest services (front desk) and they will issue you another. Relax and have a good time....remember your on vacation! does this include the magnetic strips on bank cards? i had this issue with metro passes while in paris, put them in wallet next to bank card and it wiped metro pass, which pissed me off as even with reciept showing date we bought them we had to buy new ones Nonna4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Ray said: does this include the magnetic strips on bank cards? i had this issue with metro passes while in paris, put them in wallet next to bank card and it wiped metro pass, which pissed me off as even with reciept showing date we bought them we had to buy new ones Yes, any magnetic stripe card is susceptible to this issue. That's the one nice thing about the new RFID cards used on Quantum class ships and Harmony/Symphony. One less thing to worry about. Ray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyC Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 On 4/22/2018 at 8:42 PM, Nonna4 said: Thank you for this info, I am trying to purchase some magnets, I will look for the cruise compass, so helpful?? You can find some great magnet hooks here: https://shop.cruisehabit.com/collections/cabin-comforts monorailmedic and Diane.M 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symphony Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 On 4/23/2018 at 12:06 AM, Nonna4 said: Thank you everyone! Does anyone have a cruise compass from the Anthem they can post? Just trying to get idea is goes on in the ship, does anyone have a reataurant preference, hints, order don’t order . What is a must do on the ship? TIA! Nothing happened to my seapsss when it was top of a magnet and my phone (idl what u mean but it still opens cabin door) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane.M Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 I will be going on my first cruise in March, I want to go a little crazy. Thanks for the link! My daughter does calligraphy, and it is our anniversary cruise. I may have her make up something very unique. 20 hours ago, KathyC said: You can find some great magnet hooks here: https://shop.cruisehabit.com/collections/cabin-comforts monorailmedic, iluvwineandtravel and KathyC 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyC Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Diane.M said: I will be going on my first cruise in March, I want to go a little crazy. Thanks for the link! My daughter does calligraphy, and it is our anniversary cruise. I may have her make up something very unique. Have fun! You'll love cruising! Diane.M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvwineandtravel Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Diane.M said: I will be going on my first cruise in March, I want to go a little crazy. Thanks for the link! My daughter does calligraphy, and it is our anniversary cruise. I may have her make up something very unique. i have magnets I got designed on etsy that I got printed at vista print. Put them on my door for every cruise! Like others, I also use the magnet hooks in the room to hang my small purses, bags, etc. I also take some small magnets to hang the important papers and get them off the desk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonna4 Posted April 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 i need to get some magnet hooks, I did order some magnets from Etsy, thank you everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonna4 Posted April 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 W a k again, si there a “formal” night in a 5 night cruise? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLife72 Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Yes, there will be one formal night on a 5 night cruise. I've included a link below that has some great information on formal nights. https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2018/01/01/everything-you-need-know-about-formal-night-royal-caribbean-cruise Nonna4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 3 hours ago, Nonna4 said: W a k again, si there a “formal” night in a 5 night cruise? TIA There will be just one, on the first sea day (Day 2). Matt wrote an "Everything You Need to Know About Formal Night" article that nicely covers the permutations for each cruise length, along with covering a lot of other valuable basics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonna4 Posted April 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Humm, so you only eat In the main dining room one night? What is the difference between the main dining room all the othe dining rooms? We have a 5:30searit for dinner so do we just show up any di ing room (of course the ones that are included) and have dinner? Any suggestions on the better/not so good dining room. Are real fast and lunch sit downs or buffets? Sorry for all these questions, things keep popping in my head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 You dinning room and table number will be on your sea pass card. You can have sit down lunches or buffets for lunch, your choice. Other places are specialty dinning and there is a fee associated withe them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLife72 Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 24 minutes ago, Nonna4 said: Humm, so you only eat In the main dining room one night? No, the main dining room is available for you each night of your cruise. During formal night, the majority of guests will dress in more formal attire (i.e. sport coats, cocktail dresses, etc). Non-formal nights are more casual. 30 minutes ago, Nonna4 said: What is the difference between the main dining room all the othe dining rooms? We have a 5:30searit for dinner so do we just show up any di ing room (of course the ones that are included) and have dinner? You have the 5:30 seating so if you choose to dine in the main dining room, just show up a few minutes before 5:30 and you will be seated at your table (dining room & table number will be printed on your Seapass card). If you choose not to dine in the main dining room, you can enjoy dinner at one of the other free locations (i.e. Sorrento's, Windjammer Marketplace, SeaPlex Dog House, etc) or one of the locations that charge an additional fee (i.e. Izumi, Chops Grille, Johnny Rockets, etc). You only need to eat dinner at 5:30 if you choose to dine in the main dining room. For example, if you dine in the Windjammer, you can show up anytime during their dinner hours. 42 minutes ago, Nonna4 said: Any suggestions on the better/not so good dining room. Are real fast and lunch sit downs or buffets? I suggest trying the different restaurants to see which one you like best. Each can offer a different atmosphere and selections of foods. When we cruise with our kids, we tend to eat dinner in the Windjammer because it offers us more flexibility and a bigger selection of foods. When we cruise without our kids, we like to eat in the main dining room so we can sit back and relax more. The main buffet on the ship is the Windjammer and it is open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. If you want something quicker, you can grab pizza at Sorrento's or a hot dog at SeaPlex Dog House. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane.M Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 22 hours ago, iluvwineandtravel said: i have magnets I got designed on etsy that I got printed at vista print. Put them on my door for every cruise! Like others, I also use the magnet hooks in the room to hang my small purses, bags, etc. I also take some small magnets to hang the important papers and get them off the desk. Great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 9 minutes ago, CruiseDude72 said: 1 hour ago, Nonna4 said: Any suggestions on the better/not so good dining room. Are real fast and lunch sit downs or buffets? I suggest trying the different restaurants to see which one you like best. Each can offer a different atmosphere and selections of foods. When we cruise with our kids, we tend to eat dinner in the Windjammer because it offers us more flexibility and a bigger selection of foods. When we cruise without our kids, we like to eat in the main dining room so we can sit back and relax more. The main buffet on the ship is the Windjammer and it is open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. If you want something quicker, you can grab pizza at Sorrento's or a hot dog at SeaPlex Dog House. Another thing to consider when choosing a dining area is whether you'd like some company at your table, or you want to keep it to just you and your family. Eating in the Windjammer almost always means not having any table-mates besides your family members. The main dining room is available for breakfast every morning and has many of the same options as the Windjammer (including a mini-buffet area along with the menu-based offerings), and we liked going to the MDR every morning for breakfast because we could request a shared table and meet some new people each time, as well as avoid the crowds in the Windjammer. But it did mean we had to be comfortable with breakfast taking around 45 minutes to an hour, which meant getting up early enough on port days to avoid missing our excursions. CruiseLife72 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonna4 Posted April 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 WOW, what a wealth of information on this blog! Thank you every for your input and suggestions, I didn't realize dining would be this easy, I guess the hard part will be deciding where to eat. Any food favorites/non favorites? Does the main dining room have made to order breakfast, like omlettes, pancakes etc? What I"m reading here is the Windjammer is the most popular? .what time does the dinging rooms/buffets open for breakfast? My hubby loves his ice cream, is there an ice cream bar to stand the he get some whenever he wants? thank you everyone again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeK Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 13 hours ago, Nonna4 said: WOW, what a wealth of information on this blog! Thank you every for your input and suggestions, I didn't realize dining would be this easy, I guess the hard part will be deciding where to eat. Any food favorites/non favorites? Does the main dining room have made to order breakfast, like omlettes, pancakes etc? What I"m reading here is the Windjammer is the most popular? .what time does the dinging rooms/buffets open for breakfast? My hubby loves his ice cream, is there an ice cream bar to stand the he get some whenever he wants? thank you everyone again! Since I haven't had the pleasure of sailing on an Anthem class ship I m not sure how the dining room assignments work If they work like all the other ships I've been on then check your sea pass card for deck # and table # and that should be your table for the rest of the cruise. After eating lunch on the first day, go to the deck where you table assignment is and walk in and find your table. It should be open and your allowed to do that. If its a large table you do not have a particular seat, its a first come first serve thing. Once you find your table you do not need to be escorted to the table, just walk directly to your table and have a seat. Happy sailing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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