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I've narrowed my cruise vacation this year down to two cruises: The Adventure of the Seas from Cape Liberty on a 7 day cruise to the Bahamas (Canaveral, Nassau, and CocoCay), and the Grandeur of the Seas from Baltimore on a 9 day cruise to Bermuda and the Bahamas (Dockyard, Nassau, and CocoCay).

 

The two cruises above are the same week.

Adventure is definitely better BUT Port Canaveral is useless port, particularly with noon arrival. We would rather go to Bermuda or anyplace else. in addition 9 days vs 7.

Does Bayonne port have Global Entry or Mobile Passport entry point like in Port Everglades yet?

Thanks,

Mike

If we disembark at Cape Liberty can we make a midday flight from JFK? Not sure of distance/traffic issues etc.

It's possible. You need to pre-order limo service and disembark as early as possible. It won't be about 1 hour drive if you start early.

Well we made it to Chops to wait our turn to disembark..

 

Thank you to everyone who followed all week, it was an enjoyable cruise with thankfully nice weather and calm seas.

 

Hope all Cruise Critics have wonderful cruises whenever it is your turn and anyone leaving today on Anthem, know I will be jealous being back to work while you cruise and play ;)

 

Seadog67 out for now...

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Thank you for amazing report! You answered so many of our questions!!!! Have a safe flight home!

“Looks like we madeeee it”

 

The Mythical Island of CocoCay is real and we are tendering!

Pack your bags Cruise Critics, we are going to the beach!!

 

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Hi Seadog, thanks for great report! Glad that you had great day on Coco.

I have a question regarding tender process: did you have priority boarding since you in suite? Did concierge bring you to tender? Is RCCL has designated beach for suites on Coco beach (like on Labadee)?

Thanks,

Mike

Glad you are along for the ride Mike! We did not eat lunch today, completely forgot. We will be in there for breakfast most mornings and are booked for several dinners so check back.

 

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Thank you, looking forward for CK food porn pictures!

Also, how easy to login for Suite's free internet package?

Thanks, Mike

Day one kids menu in Les kitchen de Costal.

 

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Did you go to CK for embarkation lunch? Could you pls post CK's menu and food pictures?

Another question: how login for free internet package?

It will be our first Anthem sailing and we haven't sailed RCCL for 10 years...

We will sail in almost a month in GS and we will follow your great thread... Thanks!

Mike

If I missed anyones post I will try and look back. Thanks for stopping in either way!

 

Going to try my first periscope live feed at sailaway. @SeaDog67

 

 

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How is Coastal Kitchen? Di d you have embarkation lunch there?

We will follow your great thread... Tnx Mike

I have a few questions: We booked a suite and we had never visited Coco Cay before... Is there a separate beach on Coco Cay for suites like Barefoot on Labadee and where it located?

We need a beach clam-shell lounger there, are they complimentary or do we need to order it prior?

Thank you,

Mike

Hi. I have sailed on Royal before, but never in a suite that had perks. We are planning to book GS with Star ?? perks.What is Coastal Kitchen, do they have access for bkfast, lunch and dinner? I am wondering what perks they have on Anthem. Thank you for your help!!

Mike

Could you pls let me know what is category W - junior suite or big suite category?

I saw it and if it would be real suite, we would take it

Thanks

Mike

Hopefully, that is just a typo or this is a much larger changed than has already been reported for the Anthem Sept 23rd sailing.

You are right, Thank you for correction!!! I can't change title.

Anthem Sept 23rd sailing

We got an email from RCCL, the Sept 23rd Anthem departure has been changed from Bermuda to a Canada due to hurricane Maria.

They offer 50% refundable credit.

Now we need to plan new itinerary ports...

Love the Summit. Wish I was going to Bermuda. Instead I'm on the shore waving "Bon Voyage"

 

Going on Equinox in a couple of weeks so not too sad.

 

Who else has a special place in their heart for a favorite ship?

 

 

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We just saw Summit's sail-away passing Verrazano bridge.

She's beautiful!

We used ROME CABS for the trip to Assisi post cruise and I highly recommend them. It is not the most cost efficient way but it is definitely the most convenient and stress free. There were 4 of us so we split the cost which made it easier. We used Rome Limousines to get to the port but I was disappointed in them when we tried to book the trip to Assisi. They changed their prices from the quote (I had last spoke up about the lower quote 2 days earlier and they said it coincidently just changed when I went to book) so I looked elsewhere and was very happy with Rome Cabs.

Second for RomeCabs we used them many times, we always shared the ride with people from roll call. they are great!

Seeing mixed comments on the boards about what's included and even the Celebrity website is a bit confusing. Both include coffees, Classic includes "premium" while Premium package includes "specialty"....what is the difference?

 

Lastly, can these packages also be purchased and perhaps even upgraded onboard similiar to the alcohol packages?

We took premium NA because of sparkling Perrier, Pellegrino and vitamin water. Also we like Evian more then generic brands

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Yes I know the alternative with Celebrity just keeping my money. I guess I am just giving credit where credit is due. Wonder if anyone in Marketing knows anything about IT??

You need to check what OBC you have: non-returnable OBC-N or OBC-R. If you have OBC-N, you need to spend it on board, if OBC-R, if it's not spend it will go back to your card

What time did you arrive? Is there an optimum time when many have disembarked and the new rush has yet to start?

We had free parking voucher from TA and attendants told us to park on open parking lot. We parked there and it was perfect. So don't worry if garage is full, open lot is huge.

I am confused with Anthem OTS Junior Suite perks:dinner option and i hope recent cruisers could clarify... If we would sail in JS, are we still eligible for dinner in suite restaurant? Also, are we eligible for priority tender tickets in private island?

Thanks!

From RCCL website:

Suite benefits include

Specialty Bottled Water

Upgraded Bathroom Amenities by L'OCCITANE

Luxury pillowtop mattress

Suite restaurant-Coastal Kitchen (dinner only)

We are going on a Celebrity Reflection Mediterranean Cruise August 2017 but having a hard time selecting excursions. I would like to go to some beaches but see only one beach excursion and nothing really for Santorini. I heard Santorini has beautiful beaches!

I feel like everything that is offered is long, drawn out touristy stuff. We don't really want to spend the day driving around and stopping in random places in the city to see the people.

I want to try the food, the wine, the beaches, beautiful blue water/caves and if there are any archeological/historical sites.

Any suggestions that aren't a waste of time/money?

 

 

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We visited Santorini 2 times. Every time we rented a car (from Tony's car cost appr. 50 euro) and we shared it with another couple. Very easy to navigate (just 1 road) and irt will give you mobility. We went to Perissa and we went to Oia afternoon.

Does Celebrity use Havensight or Crown Bay in St. Thomas, please? RCI now uses only CB.

Most of the time CB is used but you can check your sailing, see the schedule below::

http://www.**********/cruise/ship-schedule/8-2017/

Celebrity might follow the parent company

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/royal-caribbean-testing-unlimited-alcohol-165052880.html

What if the second person doesn't drink???

Great question, would also like to know....

 

Also, any differences between Luminae and Blu?

We were in Aqua (Blue) June 2017, and we been told that Blu and Laminae have one kitchen and one chief in charge. Food in Blue was very good.

Thanks!

 

I read the site description, but was verifying or trying to verify what exactly that meant. After reading tons of posts, I can't seem to get one answer on exactly what 'specialty' means or if the juices include mocktails (non-frozen) which were my original questions.

I am not sure about moctails, never order them but you can get any specialty coffee in Al Bacio except the ones with alcohol: cappuccino, frappe, espresso etc. You can get any soda or non premium water in MDR or any bar... We just off Summit and our waiter always puts bottle off water for dinner.

I want to be sure after lots of research that I'm understanding this correctly!! If not, now is the time to know!

 

We have booked the non-alcoholic Classic beverage package. Am I to understand the following:

 

* Soda

* Juices

* Coffees and Teas that dont include alcohol (Does this mean iced coffee or things like frappe? or no?)

* Mocktails (non-frozen)?

 

I've really tried to understand by reading, but the answers become too much for me in some of the posts!! Any and all experiences and help will be so appreciated!!

 

Thanks so much!

Classic NA package includes soda, fresh squeezed juices and bottled juices, premium coffee and teas, and non-premium bottled water.