Ruguy110493 Posted June 21, 2016 #1 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Hi all! I'm going on Anthem on August 6th! I want to be excited, but I keep reading negative reviews of the ship. I went on Liberty last year and loved it! Any advice on my nerves? We booked everything on the cruise planner and just hoping for the best! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted June 21, 2016 #2 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Yes, quit worrying. The newest class of ships in the fleet, cutting edge technology, more to do than any other ship out there. You have to realize, people hate change. This ship is different than traditional ships. Plus, people love to complain, don't give them the satisfaction of letting it affect you. I am looking forward to my sailing in September. JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted June 21, 2016 #3 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Stop reading reviews. I was on Anthem in March and in April. We had a fabulous time. The April cruise was booked at the last minute, and I was still able to book entertainment, iFly, North Star, and a dining rotation once onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akcruz Posted June 21, 2016 #4 Share Posted June 21, 2016 We are on the same sailing and very much looking forward to it. Yes there are some that have nothing good to say about the ship, but for the most part they are looking for the old time Royal experience which this ship does not have. Check out Swim13's review, lots of great pictures and good words. It is a different sailing but gives a good idea of what is there. Most of the recent reviews have changed around quite a bit and most are enjoying. If the reviews are troubling you stop reading them . I do continue to read and take what I can from each. If you haven't already make sure to join the roll call. Sent from my SM-T810 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLgirl15 Posted June 21, 2016 #5 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Agree. Just came off Anthem and had fun. When I started reading the reviews they were all negative but then started turning more positive. In general the complaints were from traditionalists. Anthem is a very different experience but different can be good too! Sure we had some minor complaints but nothing more than any other vacation-s*it happens. Despite not having reservations I was able to do everything I wanted to do so I left satisfied. I also felt there was plenty of room for flexibility and last minute changes, etc. Relax, take the reviews with a grain of salt, and get excited for your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising Golfer Posted June 21, 2016 #6 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Stop reading reviews. I was on Anthem in March and in April. We had a fabulous time. The April cruise was booked at the last minute, and I was still able to book entertainment, iFly, North Star, and a dining rotation once onboard. This is what I would say too. Lot of people out there that are never happy. :mad: A cruise is what you make of it, I have never had a bad cruise!!! :D Go and enjoy your special trip, quit stressing. It's all good!!! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted June 21, 2016 #7 Share Posted June 21, 2016 You have excellent advice from everyone above. All I can add is Anthem is awesome!! ;) Relax and enjoy your cruise........you are about to be WOWED! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libertybelle41 Posted June 21, 2016 #8 Share Posted June 21, 2016 We were on Anthem May 14th...Loved it! Our favorite ship. It's beautiful......STOP worrying, you'll look back and say "man, I wasted a lot of time being nervous about nothing". :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batbabe Posted June 21, 2016 #9 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I went on Quantum of the Seas last year and loved every minute. My favorite ship to date. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Looking forward to my cruise on the Anthem of the Seas in October. Go and have FUN [emoji950][emoji485][emoji493] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted June 21, 2016 #10 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Whatever criticism of the Anthem is nothing to the vitriol against Quantum OTS, especially the DD concept. We had a fantastic time on the Quantum a few years ago and really enjoyed DD. IMO, the Windjammer is the best of the entire fleet both in the design and quality of offerings. Ps. I wish they offered Mamma Mia on the Anthem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted June 21, 2016 #11 Share Posted June 21, 2016 My approach to evaluating reviews is quite similar to judging a diving contest. Throw out the highest score and lowest score and then average the rest. This has served me well... Some people are too easy to please and everything is perfect. Some people are just the opposite and everything is horrible. By discarding the best and worst, you get a good cross section. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baileymouse Posted June 21, 2016 #12 Share Posted June 21, 2016 My bookkeeper just got off the ship and had a great time, said he's going to go back next year. Enjoy! You'll love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdcmadden Posted June 21, 2016 #13 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I understand your nerves. My advice would be to reserve anything you didn't book ahead as soon as you board the ship. We are loved the ship, but there was hits and misses for us. We always enjoy our cruises, but this cruise was tainted by the staff's responses and no actions to my problems. This was my 8th Royal Caribbean cruise and the link to the review below is my first to post on cruise critic. I hope you enjoy it. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2369101&highlight=anthem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie416 Posted June 21, 2016 #14 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Hi all! I'm going on Anthem on August 6th! I want to be excited, but I keep reading negative reviews of the ship. I went on Liberty last year and loved it! Any advice on my nerves? We booked everything on the cruise planner and just hoping for the best! Sent from my iPhone using Forums We also were on The Liberty last year and loved it. This year we cruised on Anthem, our 14th cruise and by far the best ever!!! The Anthem is AWESOME! Beautiful ship, wonderful staff, great shows. Do not be nervous, enjoy. The day after we reurned from this cruise, we booked for next year! Marg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Barracuda Posted June 21, 2016 #15 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Currently on the 6/16 sailing. Was on Quantum last spring and definitely see much improvement, especially in dining room food quality and service. While Q class isn't our cup of tea everything has gone fine and the only folks who don't seem to be enjoying themselves are those who failed to make dining, entertainment and activity reservations prior to boarding. Stop worrying and start packing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene7 Posted June 21, 2016 #16 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Hi all! I'm going on Anthem on August 6th! I want to be excited, but I keep reading negative reviews of the ship. I went on Liberty last year and loved it! Any advice on my nerves? We booked everything on the cruise planner and just hoping for the best! Sent from my iPhone using Forums I would not worry about the reviews. I believe that if a person does not have a good experience, they can't wait to tell everyone and basically say Stay away from this ship or cruise lines. Although there are people posting positive reviews, most people that cruise do not write reviews so there could be a lot of people that loved Anthem but just did not write about it. I myself have not been on Anthem (but will next year) however, on a recent cruise with another cruise line I had a conversation with another couple and they told me about their cruise on Anthem and they just loved it and recommended the ship to my husband and myself. They raved about Two70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hapster85 Posted June 21, 2016 #17 Share Posted June 21, 2016 We sail on Anthem in just over a week and are very excited. Can't get here fast enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene7 Posted June 21, 2016 #18 Share Posted June 21, 2016 We sail on Anthem in just over a week and are very excited. Can't get here fast enough. Have a great and safe cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holden0301 Posted June 21, 2016 #19 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Anthem is our newest favorite! We loved our Spring Break cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare whitshel Posted June 22, 2016 #20 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Are you reading Mike's(swim13) review? Great kid with a great review. check it out! http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2367837 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruguy110493 Posted June 22, 2016 Author #21 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Thanks Everyone!!! Yes I read mike's review! So informative!! So ready for anthem [emoji41] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hapster85 Posted July 5, 2016 #22 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Arrived in San Juan aboard the Anthem this morning. We've been having a fantastic time! My only complaint is that it's going by too fast. We're half way through our cruise already. Gah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life is Good Cruising Posted July 5, 2016 #23 Share Posted July 5, 2016 (edited) Hi all! I'm going on Anthem on August 6th! I want to be excited, but I keep reading negative reviews of the ship. I went on Liberty last year and loved it! Any advice on my nerves? We booked everything on the cruise planner and just hoping for the best! Sent from my iPhone using Forums We just came off Anthem last week and have been on her quite a few times already this year. Looking forward to another Anthem sailing in September. Beautiful ship, wonderful crew and great entertainment all over the ship, 270, Music Hall, Boleros, Schooner Bar, Royal Theater, etc. Edited July 5, 2016 by Life is Good Cruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo56 Posted July 7, 2016 #24 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Hi all! I'm going on Anthem on August 6th! I want to be excited, but I keep reading negative reviews of the ship. I went on Liberty last year and loved it! Any advice on my nerves? We booked everything on the cruise planner and just hoping for the best! Sent from my iPhone using Forums I felt the same way and almost cancelled. I sailed recently with a large group and we all loved the ship and had a great time. The ship is gorgeous. The entertainment was stellar snd the food was pretty good. Some nights the food was better that other nights but we didn't have one bad meal. We ate at Jaimes and Chops which we all loved. We all booked again for next year. You will love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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