dahlin43

We really enjoyed Blue Lagoon.  Water was calm and my then 3 year old loved the water and sand.  We even took a stroll to see the Stingrays and Dolphins.  

We just got off today. And the room steward just made the sofa into a bed each night, and rolled up the blankets in the AM. We put the back cushions on the floor in case she rolled off, which she did the first night. She didn't roll after that. We also put the other cushions down as well.

And yes, the cushions were velcroed onto the wall.

No, cb is not giving you accurate information about the sofabeds on Anthem. The sofabeds on Anthem are not like the older ships. The back bolster is velcroed onto the sofa and when opened as a sofabed, a trundle type bed pulls out from under and then comes up to the same height as the rest of the sofa.

 

To answer the OP too, I would think the back bolster could be taken off and then have the sofa made up as a single bed. To handle the rolling toddler, I would have the bed made up as a single, but ask for a rolled blanket or towels to be put under the bottom sheet to create a bumper to keep the toddler in. The vanity also has a low backed chair that you could move over to act as an additional barrier to keep the little one from rolling out.

 

Talk to the cabin steward, they deal with little kids all the time and will know all the tricks to make it work.

I like the idea of a rolled up blanket underneath. She has a guard rail on her bed but doesn't really sleep near the edge. I might also put down pillows underneath. Honestly, she probably will climb into bed with us. But I like the options. Thank you so much for this information!! I'm grateful for the family boards cause you all get cruising with children! ;p

Hi! Random question about Anthem of the Seas. My DH and LO (3 years old) and I are in a balcony room. Can the couch be made into a bed without pulling it out to be made into a bed? If it's not possible, do they put away the bed during the day?

TIA

So I'm assuming the orange, small wave pool looking area is not baby friendly? I just want to make sure I know. I have a LO who will not be potty trained by the time we cruise in March and I don't want to break any rules. Thanks!

We cruised with my DD when she was 16 mos on Carnival Pride. We got an umbrella stroller, that made it easier to fold and store. Even in the dining room. She was too young for their kids club, so at least with RCL you get that option. We made sure she kept her nap schedule, my DH was more than willing to snooze with her while I either went to the pool or casino. My DD was not bothered by not being in a pool, she was more than happy with the beach. We brought a little float that folded as well as bucket because of the ports we went to. It worked out. We brought a lil dish soap and sponge to clean her sippy cups. And lots of diapers/wipes. We did bring the veggie squeeze packs but she really didn't need it, tons of food options. And we went to all the live bands and sat outside to listen and she loved that. (again carnival not RCL) Crew loved her. We found that it made life easier to have a set time instead of my dining. Having a consistent dining staff was great. And above all, be flexible. There was a lot less drinking and we didn't stay out nearly as late as our honeymoon.

We are taking another cruise on Anthem of the Seas in March 2018. She will be 3 at that point. It's going to be interesting to see if she is okay with the kids club.

Have fun!!

We did the Pride with DD who was 16 mos at the time. We did early dining since 6pm fit her dinner time to keep with her schedule. The wait staff was amazing with her, even had fruit and a cup for her ready at all times. It helped that my husband loved to nap, so they would nap together in the afternoon. And she loved the music and was great in her stroller, i had an umbrella stroller. We went to Half Moon Cay, Freeport and Grand Turk. GT and HMC was perfect for her. Beach was so close and easy, and we splurged on the cabanas. It was awesome cause it was enough shade for her and DH.

We are doing the Anthem next March and I'm trying to figure out the kids club, cause I'm not sure if she will be potty trained (I know it's 11 mos away) for the 3+ club.

How was the Adventure Play? My LO is going to be 3 when we cruise next year. Love the review.

Lol! I think I get the itch to book a new one as soon as I'm off a cruise!

LOL agreed! But I now I can afford it, where as this past January we couldn't. So it makes it that much more real. I need a new countdown. :) I just don't know which ship. Possibly Glory. I'm liking the Eastern itineraries. The repo sounds amazing, but 12 days is too long to take off of work. I just did that for my honeymoon. I think my staff would kill me if I took off 2 weeks again. :eek:

Woot! That's exciting! I'm getting the bug right now. I get an extra check (no rent or bills for that one) and I'm thinking of putting a deposit on a cruise. My husband wanted to go to Canada, but he is still in school, so I'm thinking January 2015. I was just telling my mom, I'm ready to go again. She knows, once I get that itch, I will have a cruise booked within two weeks. :D;)

I'm over the moon right now! Hubby agreed to the Freedom repo Feb. 2-14, 2015. :D We booked an interior with walkway view room and I'm hoping that my choice has a couch! If not, no biggie. I mean, I'd sleep in the crew quarters if I had to! Excited about St. Lucia and DH has been dying to go to Aruba. And 12 days! Wow! Okay, just had to share in my excitement! Now I gotta get back to work to start paying for it! :eek:

I just finished reading this review, it was awesome! My husband and I want to take this ship but we are trying to decide if which itnerary. He wants Canada, I want Caribbean. Either way that ship looks amazing. Thanks for all the details and pictures.

Also, I grew up in Somerset, my parents still live there. Go Franklin!! :D

-Angie

We are on Freedom in 30 days. looking forward to your review. I figured it would show some wear knowing its going to drydock. But we got a great deal on this so no worries. Also don't like the upper deck balconies. They say that is an upgrade but I prefer deck 6 & 7. Quiet and private. 8 gets all the noise from the lido.

We were 8259 - by the elevators but under rooms. It was mainly quiet. At times you could hear some of the music from the lobby, if you are a light sleeper it would be annoying. Otherwise it was very convenient - one deck below the lido and the forward elevators which gets you to the Chic dining room (YTD).

I was on this cruise! The FTTF was the best thing we bought as well. It helped with getting on the ship really quickly. It's funny how each person cruise could be different. I didn't do the deli or pizza. I don't like how there is only one person on for pizza and honestly, we rarely made it back to the aft pool, so we always forgot about the pizza. We were always at the grill for hamburgers.

I don't want to hijack! Can't wait to relive this cruise. Thanks for writing a review :D

Was on the Freedom during the summer and Marty Gast was at the piano bar. Fantastic. Bar was rocking every night!:cool:

 

Boo, I hope the new guy Larry Maconaghey is good. We had a blast with Roger on the Pride in March.

Thank you! I just booked it. I was looking for something to do that Saturday prior to our cruise.

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I got that amazing bathing suit from Walmart believe it or not. I ordered it online and the size was perfect. It is made by Catalina and if you google catalina and slimming bathing suit you should see it. I bought it last year but this year they added a few new designs. They had one with cherries and ones with anchors! I really need to get another one. Most "pin up girl" style bathing suits are very expensive but this one was right around $40.00 I think.

Thanks!! Never thought to look on their website for off season bathing suit! I have a top from there that I love. I missed the clearance sales for bathing suits, too busy with my wedding planning!

Best way to get through not having a time clock is to book a cruise. :rolleyes: My family thinks I'm crazy cause I'm trying to plan another one even though I haven't left on this one yet.

When I was scoping out the Bahamas, I stumbled on your reviews and I <3 them! This time I read your review because you always seem to have a blast on your cruises. I'm at 50 days til mine. :D

I have to ask, where did you get your bathing suit? I love it!

I just had to say thanks for the great read! I'm not even going on this ship or this itinerary. I loved your Valor review when I was trying to decide what to do for our honeymoon. At the end of the day the husband wanted sea days so we had to compromise. We are going on the Freedom, 6 days in January for our honeymoon. :D

Also, today I started shopping for my cruise clothes, checking out the clearance ranks. I got a cute dress, nine west, from Boscovs for 10 bucks. And it has pockets! That's my 2nd elegant night dress. Now to find a sparkly one for the first elegant night.

I always enjoy your reviews. When I went on the Pride for the first time, yours helped a lot. And then when I booked my Freedom trip for my honeymoon in January, I went to see if that was one of the ships you did for the B2B2B2B, and it was! Thanks for all the thorough information. Lovely family! :D

Great review!! Brings back great memories. I <3 the Pride. I'm hoping to sail her when she leaves Baltimore. But for now I will settle on the Freedom in January. :D

I know it's July, but I just wanted to say thanks for the review! My fiancee and I are doing this for our Honeymoon in January. So I've been stalking all of the Freedom reviews! :D

I always love your reviews. I was excited to see you went on this ship with this itinerary. This might be our honeymoon in October. We are going in 8 days on the Pride. If my fiancee loves cruising as much as I do, then we will book the Valor in October!!! :D

I'm having fun reading your review! I can't wait to see the different ports. I go on the Pride in 77 days. Here's hoping my fiancee loves it because I want to cruise for our Honeymoon. :D

Thank you so much for this fabulous review! I am going on the Pride with my future mother in law. It was a last minute decision since her sister backed out. And now I'm doing research because we are both newbies. Now I feel like I know the ins and outs of the ship because of your pics. Thanks!