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CapeCodCruiser, you are my packing guru! 🙂

We were exactly left of forward middle, deck 8, large ocean view cabin (8102). It was during the infamous February 6th cruise. My DH is extremely prone to motion sickness and wears 1/2 of a Scopolamine patch. Neither of us got sick, even with the extreme motion from the storm. Don't go into a cruise expecting to be sick. Stay away from folks that are always complaining about the motion. Use the patch and expect the best. It's an amazing ship and we are returning to it in September. Have a wonderful time.

Cheers, Betty

Comfy pants, snacks, ready for the rest!!!

Cheers, Betty

Our Anthem cruise Feb 6th was shortened and we were told by guest relations that no points would be given as our cruise fare was being refunded. However, we did receive the points! Royal went above and beyond expectations with the compensation they provided. Sometimes things work out to passengers' benefit.

Cheers, Betty

Yes! We do only carry-on. It takes careful packing and planning. Our record carry-on was a 17 day winter Med cruise plus 5 nights in London. A week long cruise is definitely manageable.

I can supply details, but would most likely bore most readers!

I would definitely not be bored to read the details. We would love to bring just carry one. Please supply and those who don't want to see it could just skip the entry.

Cheers, Elizabeth

There is not a promenade deck to walk around. Only the top. We could not go to the bow. We loved Bolero's but there was not a view of the ocean.

Our favourite place to just relax and read was on the most amazing couch, fifth deck, just across from vintages.

It is a beautiful ship and we will be on her again in September. Our last cruise on her was cut short so we look forward to trying things that were not available to us due to the terrible weather.

Cheers, Betty

In February, on the Anthem, we had an ocean view cabin. We rec'd bar soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion. All were separate items.

On our previous cruise, on Allure, we had the dispenser in the shower with the mystery liquid. However, our cabin steward also provided us with the above mentioned items when I asked if there was conditioner available. All items were replenished frequently, even before we emptied the previous supply.

We went to Emerald on the first leg of our b2b. The did not automatically change our status for the second leg. We went to guest services and they changed it there and produced new cards for us.

Cheers, Betty

We've had boardwalk balconies twice on Oasis and absolutely loved them. Can be a bit noisy when sitting out but no problems with the door closed.

Amusing story: Was sitting on my boardwalk balcony reading my book "The Help". Looked up at the movie playing on the huge screen at the aqua theatre and what was playing - "The Help"!!! Had a difficult time reading because I kept watching the movie. Had to go in to read so I wouldn't see the end before reading it!

Cheers, Betty

We were on the infamous Feb 6th sailing. Still had a great but shortened time. Got home and booked the same ship for the Sep 8th Canada/New England sailing. Every trip is only as good as you make it. If you go looking for issues, they will be found.

Cheers, Betty

We were on a HAL ship, northbound to Alaska and met the character actress Celia Weston in the boarding line. We kept running into her all over the ship. Lovely lady and have since seen her in many movies and tv shows.

Just booked the Anthem for Sept6th Canada New England cruise. Need to try everything on the ship that we missed on this cruise.

@ StretchamI, "You bet your sweet ass I am!" 😉

Cheers, Betty

My very first cruise was with three other ladies. The ship was the approx. 38,000 ton HAL Noordam. We had a very small inside cabin with two beds and two bunks. There was one night table between the beds. There were four very narrow closets and four dresser drawers. We staggered our shower times and did make up in the room.

We had a blast!!!

Just keep a sense of humour, share as much as possible and take turns buying the wine at dinner.

You should have the best time!

Cheers, Betty

Thanks for sharing your spreadsheet! We are in the process of booking more cruises and appreciate all the effort you took in providing this tool.

Cheers, Betty

For years now, we have been doing self-disembarkation. We are one of the first to leave the ship when it is cleared. Usually around 7:00 am. It's a 10 minute or so taxi ride to the airport and we end up waiting to check in. I have had a flight as early as 10:30 am and was waiting for the airline check-in folks to set up!

I know things can happen, but if you are willing and able to take your own bags off the ship, earlier flights are doable.

Cheers, Betty

I, also, am looking forward to your review!

Cheers, Betty

What a great message Denice! It answered my questions even before a I asked them. Never assumed that it could be cancelled. You know what they say about "assume"... 😉

Thanks for all the info.

Betty

Both are great! Prefer Mama Mia to Cats. Otherwise, pick your date and itinerary and choose the best fit.

Cheers, Betty

What is your favourite thing to do in Nassau? Not looking for "don't bother getting off the ship". LOL

Cheers, Betty

I took a 10:30 flight from Boston terminal to airport for a 10:30 am flight and got to the airport checkin before it was open!

Last year, we got off the ship in NJ using self disembarkation, grabbed a cab and again got to the airport with time to spare.

If you took self disembarkation, you could make a 10-10:30 flight.

Thanks everyone!

@cruisebunnies: we are flying with United. The flight leaves Ottawa at 6:00am on the 6th. Returning it leaves Newark at 11:05am on the 13th.

@loubetti: LOL

In your experience, what is the earliest time that embarkation would take place in Port Liberty? We have a very early flight, arriving before 8:00 am. I know they will still be disembarking the previous cruise, so what can we do to kill time.

Cheers, Betty

Thanks for the quick responses to my question! Appreciate your time and opinions.

cheers, Betty