Honeybee2018 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Hi all, looking for some help, hubby, 9 year old son and I are doing our first cruise on Anthem in May from Cape Liberty, super excited but dont know anything about cruising so any advise or tips would be a great help! i.e whats the best way to get to Cape Liberty from Times square? What time can we board? Will our little boy have loads of entertainment as he is very shy so doesnt usually go to kids club while on holiday? Xbox room? My time dining ect Thanks in advance ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melski94 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Welcome to the boards! I haven't been on Anthem but some general RC ideas: We normally get to the ship around 10 or 10:30. We like to be there early to explore the ship. There is a lot of entertainment...pools, family trivia, arcade, family movies, Ripcord, bumper cars and the AO does put on a few family activities. That being said I suggest you try the AO (kids club). My kids are extremely shy and have loved it. In the evening, they have group games so everyone is on a team and playing together. You don't have to worry about him being left out. My kids aren't there all day but typically in the evening so we can go see a show, etc. No xbox but there is an arcade (games cost $). Make reservations in your cruise planner for my time dining. Do you have a question about it? Feel free to ask for questions. If you look on the blog, Matt has written some great articles for first time cruising, cruising with kids and more information on Anthem. Here's one to get you started: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/anthem-of-the-seas#.WpwF4ZPwbOQ Honeybee2018 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trbayth Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 On Anthem the SeaPlex does have an XBox area. Honeybee2018 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellcee Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 If you're staying at a hotel in Times Square I'd check with the hotel for their opinion. A car service or Lyft/Uber would be my pick. Honeybee2018 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melski94 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Trbayth said: On Anthem the SeaPlex does have an XBox area. Thanks for the info! It looks like a great area. Note to self...do not book Anthem as my boys do enough of that at home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 31 minutes ago, melski94 said: Thanks for the info! It looks like a great area. Note to self...do not book Anthem as my boys do enough of that at home! Just be creative and "bend" the truth a bit...."oh, that area, sorry we can't use that area. It's for Diamond and above members on days that end in a y. We can only use it on days that don't" or "yeah, it would have been nice to know about this place before, booked it, signed the waivers and bought the ultimate dine and drink package". I'm sure your "boys" will fully understand. Of course, there is another option you have, let them go to the Seaplex area all they want and YOU have free reign on board the ship. Think about the spa, salons, bars, casino, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Also, @twangster has done a few live blogs (look in the live blog section of these boards) from Anthem of the Seas. Very informative and detailed and great pics. Honeybee2018 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 14 hours ago, Honeybee2018 said: Hi all, looking for some help, hubby, 9 year old son and I are doing our first cruise on Anthem in May from Cape Liberty, super excited but dont know anything about cruising so any advise or tips would be a great help! i.e whats the best way to get to Cape Liberty from Times square? What time can we board? Will our little boy have loads of entertainment as he is very shy so doesnt usually go to kids club while on holiday? Xbox room? My time dining ect Thanks in advance ;) I'm also sailing Anthem this Friday and probably live blogging it so if there's anything you want me to find out for you while I'm on the ship, just following along and ask away ? Honeybee2018 and ellcee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Sabrinaklai said: I'm also sailing Anthem this Friday and probably live blogging it so if there's anything you want me to find out for you while I'm on the ship, just following along and ask away ? Getting excited yet Sabrina.....this Friday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 40 minutes ago, rjac said: Getting excited yet Sabrina.....this Friday? Yes and no. I am most excited to not have to worry about what to cook for dinner every night. No because I feel some apprehension about Anthem because it's not Oasis class. More about that in the live blog to come ? Not much longer for you @rjac! I'm jealous of your B2B! Sweety 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose City Cruiser Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Are adults allowed to play on the jitz tables in the SeaPlex? When I was on Oasis Class ships, they were only available in the teen area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 15 hours ago, jurrjurr said: Are adults allowed to play on the jitz tables in the SeaPlex? I had to look up what a "jitz table" is Yes, adults can play on themm Rose City Cruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trbayth Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 23 hours ago, Matt said: I had to look up what a "jitz table" is Yes, adults can play on themm Yeah I did a double-take on that too! We liked Anthem. In fact we'll be back on board her in November for our honeymoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston Babe Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 On 3/4/2018 at 3:27 PM, Sabrinaklai said: I'm also sailing Anthem this Friday So excited for you!!! can't wait for the Blog! Have a fantastic time! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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