Spaniel Lover Posted April 3, 2016 #1 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I have to give a big pat on the back to whoever designed the standard balcony cabins on Anthem Of The Seas. They did a REALLY nice job... incorporating some really smart design features in to the cabin to make some great improvements over the balcony cabins on other cruise ships I've been on. One good example of the thoughtful design: The curtains use a two-track system. In other words, the left half of the curtains are on one track and the right half of the curtains have their own track. The reason this is smart is that when you go to close the curtains, you can overlap them by a good 12 inches or so. This allows you to completely black out the cabin... great if you like to take naps mid-day, or if you like to sleep in past sunrise. Most cruise ship curtains just have one track. Where the left and right meet in the middle put can't overlap... so it's hard to completely black out the cabin, as there is always a little gap between the curtains. Another example: There's a 110 volt AC outlet next to the bed. This is perfect for people who use a CPAP machine at night, or for anyone who wants their phone to charge at night but wants to keep it next to them as they sleep. (For example, to use it as a clock in the morning.) In addition to the power outlet at the bed, there are two at the desk, plus two USB charging ports. So, you could actually charge FOUR electronic items at the desk at the same time, without the need for bringing a power strip. Thank you Royal Caribbean, for recognizing that folks in 2016 bring multiple gadgets that all need to be charged at night! Also, the two AC outlets at the desk are far enough apart that when you plug a battery charger in to one, it does not block the other outlet. Very smart. Those are just two small examples of the smart design they used in the cabins on Anthem Of The Seas. To see more, take a look at this cabin tour video that I put together: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 3, 2016 #2 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Excellent video, this will be very useful to people. I still don't undertand why the newer ships can't have drawers in the nightstand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted April 3, 2016 #3 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Loved the video and appreciate your narrative too. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted April 3, 2016 #4 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I still don't undertand why the newer ships can't have drawers in the nightstand. LOL! It's a pet peeve of mine too. You'd think it wouldn't be too difficult for this nice convenience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasha96 Posted April 3, 2016 #5 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I loved the Quantum class cabins! I just wish they had a room dividing curtain and upper berth! Otherwise they are the best I've had, including the "larger" DCL rooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 3, 2016 #6 Share Posted April 3, 2016 LOL! It's a pet peeve of mine too. You'd think it wouldn't be too difficult for this nice convenience. Started on Oasis class and now seems to be continuing on newer ships. I thought when we got a JS on Oasis, we would have drawers, but not there either. Maybe it's an incentive to book the Royal Suite.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNgardens Posted April 3, 2016 #7 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Outstanding video! Thanks to you and to all the other people that film cruise ship cabins. It has always been so helpful to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie416 Posted April 3, 2016 #8 Share Posted April 3, 2016 The best cabin tour I have seen!!!! Thanks! We will be in our balcony cabin in 15 days!! Marg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted April 3, 2016 #9 Share Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) I found your video on Youtube yesterday when searching for Anthem balcony cabins. Great job and it's one of the most comprehensive videos. I'm not sure why some people post their videos, but yours was definitely one of the top three about Anthem cabins. There's at least one that is about the balcony cabin that isn't more than 40 seconds long:rolleyes: Edited April 3, 2016 by BND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qanderson Posted April 3, 2016 #10 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Very helpful thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave85 Posted April 3, 2016 #11 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Couldn't agree more OP -- best designed standard balcony cabin I've ever stayed in. It's really amazing how much floor space they were able to create in a cabin that isn't that much bigger than those on the most recent classes of ship. First time we weren't really stepping over each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare whitshel Posted April 3, 2016 #12 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Excellent video, this will be very useful to people. I still don't undertand why the newer ships can't have drawers in the nightstand. Maybe its a weight thing, 5lbs of drawers x 2000 cabins is 10,000 lbs. IDK, its a stretch.....:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UandMe4Ever Posted April 3, 2016 #13 Share Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) I have to give a big pat on the back to whoever designed the standard balcony cabins on Anthem Of The Seas. They did a REALLY nice job... incorporating some really smart design features in to the cabin to make some great improvements over the balcony cabins on other cruise ships I've been on. One good example of the thoughtful design: The curtains use a two-track system. In other words, the left half of the curtains are on one track and the right half of the curtains have their own track. The reason this is smart is that when you go to close the curtains, you can overlap them by a good 12 inches or so. This allows you to completely black out the cabin... great if you like to take naps mid-day, or if you like to sleep in past sunrise. Most cruise ship curtains just have one track. Where the left and right meet in the middle put can't overlap... so it's hard to completely black out the cabin, as there is always a little gap between the curtains. Another example: There's a 110 volt AC outlet next to the bed. This is perfect for people who use a CPAP machine at night, or for anyone who wants their phone to charge at night but wants to keep it next to them as they sleep. (For example, to use it as a clock in the morning.) In addition to the power outlet at the bed, there are two at the desk, plus two USB charging ports. So, you could actually charge FOUR electronic items at the desk at the same time, without the need for bringing a power strip. Thank you Royal Caribbean, for recognizing that folks in 2016 bring multiple gadgets that all need to be charged at night! Also, the two AC outlets at the desk are far enough apart that when you plug a battery charger in to one, it does not block the other outlet. Very smart. Those are just two small examples of the smart design they used in the cabins on Anthem Of The Seas. To see more, take a look at this cabin tour video that I put together: Hi, what a great job with this video! Thank you so much. We will be sailing on her Oct. 29, 11th deck regular balcony cabin (D6).... So looking forward to this cruise. Hope they work out the dining issues way before then. We're already signed up for Dynamic at 7i:15, our choice of restaurants. Really hope we can keep this plan. Thanks again and if you have an info you'd like to share, we'll listening. We live in NJ so no flying required....almost the best part of the trip :-) Safe travels always. Edited April 3, 2016 by UandMe4Ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy59 Posted April 3, 2016 #14 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Great video. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk04 Posted April 3, 2016 #15 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Outstanding review!! Very comprehensive, explains the new designs very well. Plus, I can understand you. I assume you did an overdub with the sound? Or, you have an incredible mic on your camera. Well done, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nhsaltshaker Posted April 3, 2016 #16 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Nice job! But you forgot to show how the TV pulls out and swivels from the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaworthy01 Posted April 3, 2016 #17 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Thank you for producing this video, I've been looking for a decent standard cabin video for quite some time now and finally, Thanks again and keep up the amazing work. I will be sharing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Pisces Posted April 3, 2016 #18 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Loved your video! Thanks for sharing all of the nice features with us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Lover Posted April 3, 2016 Author #19 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Nice job! But you forgot to show how the TV pulls out and swivels from the wall. You're absolutely right. My apologies. I wish I had remembered to show that. It swivels so that it can face the couch and you can comfortably watch from there. If you have an info you'd like to share, we'll listening. I've got LOTS more information to share about Anthem Of The Seas. I'll put it in to a full review of our cruise... which will be posted here on Cruise Critic somewhere around two weeks from now. It takes a while to pull all the pictures and videos and information together. I assume you did an overdub with the sound? Or, you have an incredible mic on your camera. After watching LOTS of YouTube videos over the years, I have learned that audio quality sets the best videos apart from the rest. So, I pay particular attention to that. I don't use the on-camera mic at all. I used an external mic, clipped on to my shirt anchorman-style, and narrated the video as I was shooting it. Also, if anyone noticed that the camera work was not your standard shaky hand-held YouTube stuff... I used a DJI Osmo camera, which is a stabilized video camera. That way, you get a smooth shot without shakiness, even though you are walking around with the camera and holding it in your hand. Cool technology, and it works fairly well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chawkjewel Posted April 3, 2016 #20 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Quick question. Did you store your luggage under the bed? If so, was it tight getting it under? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaworthy01 Posted April 3, 2016 #21 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Quick question. Did you store your luggage under the bed? If so, was it tight getting it under? I asked the same question on my roll call thread for a 12" deep bag, it won't be a problem at that depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Lover Posted April 4, 2016 Author #22 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Did you store your luggage under the bed? If so, was it tight getting it under? We stored three large suitcases under the bed, plus several other items. It was not tight at all. There's lots of room down there. Oh, speaking of the three suitcases... Surprisingly, my wife can do a 12-day cruise with just ONE suitcase! Pretty impressive, I think. I require two, due to all the camera/sound/lighting/computer gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 4, 2016 #23 Share Posted April 4, 2016 We stored three large suitcases under the bed, plus several other items. It was not tight at all. There's lots of room down there. Oh, speaking of the three suitcases... Surprisingly, my wife can do a 12-day cruise with just ONE suitcase! Pretty impressive, I think. I require two, due to all the camera/sound/lighting/computer gear. I agree, that is impressive. We need one bag for shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetThang0629 Posted April 4, 2016 #24 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Excellent Video!! Thank you for the tour; my hubby and I will be in a D5 on Anthem in September and so we were wondering what it was like! I can't wait to show it to him!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chawkjewel Posted April 4, 2016 #25 Share Posted April 4, 2016 We stored three large suitcases under the bed, plus several other items. It was not tight at all. There's lots of room down there. Oh, speaking of the three suitcases... Surprisingly, my wife can do a 12-day cruise with just ONE suitcase! Pretty impressive, I think. I require two, due to all the camera/sound/lighting/computer gear. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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