The absolutely fabulous Anthem of the seas

[The Tuckmeister]

Disembarked this morning after an incredible 14 nights cruising. What more can I say? My Wife and I were first time cruisers so maybe that helped, having had no previous experiences to go by.

 

We were blown away by the ship, the staff, the food and drink, the shows and the whole general atmosphere. The best holiday we have ever had.

 

Only problem is where do we go from here?

Edited July 4, 2015 by The Tuckmeister
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[swoopy2110]

Glad you had a great time :)

 

Where do you go from here??? ... Book another cruise :)

[CaptData]

Book a cruise on allure or Oasis.

[gep2]

Disembarked this morning after an incredible 14 nights cruising. What more can I say? My Wife and I were first time cruisers so maybe that helped, having had no previous experiences to go by.

 

We were blown away by the ship, the staff, the food and drink, the shows and the whole general atmosphere. The best holiday we have ever had.

 

Only problem is where do we go from here?

 

I agree with CaptData... next you really ought to try Oasis, Allure, or Harmony. ;-) Very different ships than Quantum-class, but every bit as unique and outstanding...!

[The Tuckmeister]

Thanks Guys, we looked at the Harmony for next year and ideally would have loved to have sailed on her but they only offer 7 night cruises which is not enough, so we have provisionally booked the Independence out of Southampton for next year. But I understand that's a very different ship?

[CaptData]

You can do B2B on Allure or Oasis and do both an Eastern and Western Caribbean.

[little britain]

Disembarked this morning after an incredible 14 nights cruising. What more can I say? My Wife and I were first time cruisers so maybe that helped, having had no previous experiences to go by.

 

We were blown away by the ship, the staff, the food and drink, the shows and the whole general atmosphere. The best holiday we have ever had.

 

Only problem is where do we go from here?

 

Book Ovation - Southampton to Dubai or Singapore??

Agree Anthem is fantastic. I personally do not like Indie but I think I am a lone voice in that area! She has a very different look and feel. If you want a different sort of 'wow' then go for Oasis or Allure.

[Overtyme]

Disembarked this morning after an incredible 14 nights cruising. What more can I say? My Wife and I were first time cruisers so maybe that helped, having had no previous experiences to go by.

 

 

 

We were blown away by the ship, the staff, the food and drink, the shows and the whole general atmosphere. The best holiday we have ever had.

 

 

 

Only problem is where do we go from here?

 

 

The absolutely fabulous Allure of the Seas or Harmony of the Seas ;-)

The Oasis class are just an incredible class of ships.

Edited July 5, 2015 by Overtyme

[bogofman]

Thanks Guys, we looked at the Harmony for next year and ideally would have loved to have sailed on her but they only offer 7 night cruises which is not enough, so we have provisionally booked the Independence out of Southampton for next year. But I understand that's a very different ship?

 

Also disappointed Harmony only doing 7 nights, I'm sure they could have created a b2b with different ports to make up 14 nights

 

If you compare prices 7 nights on Harmony is similar to 14 on indy

[Overtyme]

Also disappointed Harmony only doing 7 nights, I'm sure they could have created a b2b with different ports to make up 14 nights

 

 

 

If you compare prices 7 nights on Harmony is similar to 14 on indy

 

 

Agreed!

They are VERY different ships. The Oasis class is a revolutionary design, unlike any other ship out there.

It's not for everybody, but to me, it's the best class sailing, hands-down.

 

We went on Allure 4 years ago, and it was the best cruise we've ever been on!

[eel]

Thanks Guys, we looked at the Harmony for next year and ideally would have loved to have sailed on her but they only offer 7 night cruises which is not enough, so we have provisionally booked the Independence out of Southampton for next year. But I understand that's a very different ship?

 

Do the Harmony Transatlantic from Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale in Oct. 2016. 13 nights and lots of sea days to really enjoy the ship. Prices are reasonable although there may not be any more balconies available (mostly sold out). VERY active roll call.

[SailinC2C]

I loved Quantum but Oasis and Allure are unbelievable. Try to figure out something on that class. You'll be blown away again!

[Trixie21]

Agreed!

They are VERY different ships. The Oasis class is a revolutionary design, unlike any other ship out there.

It's not for everybody, but to me, it's the best class sailing, hands-down.

 

We went on Allure 4 years ago, and it was the best cruise we've ever been on!

 

 

We did 12 nights on anthem in June and absolutely loved it. We have booked harmony for next year and paid approx the same price for 7 nights as for 12 on anthem but this will be our first time on oasis class so we had to try her! Helped that we wanted to revisit Rome and embarkation from Rome is possible on harmonys itinerary .

[UniPac]

Disembarked this morning after an incredible 14 nights cruising. What more can I say? My Wife and I were first time cruisers so maybe that helped, having had no previous experiences to go by.

 

We were blown away by the ship, the staff, the food and drink, the shows and the whole general atmosphere. The best holiday we have ever had.

 

Only problem is where do we go from here?

 

The first cruise will always be something special. It will never be the same again!

Next cruises will be great, too if you liked the first one - but there will be something "missing".

[Suzieanna]

I had the best time EVER and am looking at my next cruise too!

 

Did you try the flying?

[SailinC2C]

The first cruise will always be something special. It will never be the same again!

Next cruises will be great, too if you liked the first one - but there will be something "missing".

 

 

Interesting what you say about the first cruise. Ours was our honeymoon on the Tahitian Princess that only had 650 passengers. We met a couple that cruise that we have been friends with ever since that were on their 20th cruise, and said we started with the best and we'll never beat that.

I have to say they are wrong. As the ships have got bigger and better with more to do and more dining options, I really think we would be disappointed to go back to one of those smaller ships.

We had some friends who have been on the Pacific Princess recently and found they really missed all the options on the big ships.

I really think our last cruise is always the 'special' one and look forward to special memories on all future cruises!