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Is there a charge for I-fly? What extra activities do you have to pay to do? Is there a dive show on this ship? Do you need to reserve a seat for any of the shows? Considering a cruise in Oct

 

Everyone can do Ifly and north star for free once. The reservations open up prior to the cruise. I am booked on the Anthem 10/1/16 and have my reservations made for both

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– Bermuda

 

We are thoroughly enjoying our Anthem cruise. The ship is immaculately maintained. The crew are extremely friendly always with a smile and a greeting as you pass them on your way. We enjoyed a successful Cruise Critic Slot Pull with all groups doubling their $20 starting fee. Beyond that Lady Luck has not so much as winked at me. She did smile some fortune on my wife who won $90 on the Wheel of Fortune machine.

 

We opted for Dynamic Classic on this cruise. We were supposed to have been at a table for 8 as we love meeting new frie

nds at dinner. However, at our first dinner at the Grand we were seated at a table for two and just decided to keep it.

 

Dinner Service

 

Dynamic Classic has been excellent. The list in our cabin details the rotation for the voyage. Each night we arrive at the specific line for Classic and are ushered immediately to our table. Curiously there is never a line for this class of service but, always a line for Dynamic Choice.

 

Our waiter Amine is excellent, one of the best waiters we’ve ever had. He is very attentive, considerate and serves each meal in a timely fashion.

 

Quality of Meals

 

I had read numerous trip reports reating the less than appetizing meals on board, I couldn't disagree more. The food throughout the ship been excellent. Last night we enjoyed a wonderful dinner at American Icon Grill which featured the most savory and delicious steak tartar I can ever recall. The Chicken Waldorf Salad was also a winner with it’s creamy dressing and crunchy fresh apples and walnuts. The shrimp scampi over a bed of garlic spaghetti was hugely enjoyable, light and flavor highlighted by those tender, tasty shrimps. Only the apple pie was less than memorable with its mushy consistency and pasty pie crust. All in all a terrific meal.

 

Trivia

 

My wife adores trivia and we play at least three or more matches a day. We proudly aced the Crown & Anchor match notching 17/20 correct answers about our favorite cruise Royal Caribbean. Special thanks to our ringer Daniel who helped us to our coveted Keychain prize with his Diamond Plus knowledge of the line.

 

The Name that Celebrity challenge was very harsh including many famous folk as mere tots.

 

Somehow we mustered a tie and added to our collection of highlighters pens.

 

Spa Junior Suite

 

If you have one booked you have chosen wisely. We love this cabin. There is plenty of space afforded to move about without bumping into anything. The lighting throughout the cabin is soothing and as bright as you like with dimmer switch function. The dual bathroom feature works nicely. It’s a bit odd sometimes running from one chamber to the next like some droll character from a Feydeau Farce, but, it works. Both the walls awash in elegant white marble and the soft and soothing tiles help to cast a tone of relaxation and comfort.

 

The Loccitane products are refreshing and invigorating. While the Junior Suite perks don’t compare those of Grand and above, it is nice that Royal has bestowed some privilege to this cabin grade. Notable among them are pre-embarkation seating are at Cape Liberty, dinner at Coastal Kitchen, double loyalty points and choice seating for production shows. At the Spectra’s Cabaret performance on Sunday our Spa Suite Sea Class card earned us the opportunity to sit in the center mezzanine section of the 270 Lounge. It’s really great that Royal rewards this cabin class as some other lines are less than cordial.

 

Bermuda

 

We arrived in Bermuda on glassy calm seas under a convoy of taffy-twisted clouds bathed golden from a tropical hot sun. We purchased a pair of round-trip ferry tokens for $18 total and made our way to the dock. The noon ferry deposited us at Front Street in Hamilton. Elene bought me a lovely green Bermuda Polo shirt at the English Sports Shop. 8 years earlier we had frantically descended on this shop in search of a blue blazer after I had left mine in the car prior to our ship board wedding on the Holland America Line’s Noordam.

 

There on the rack hung the same style blazer I had purchased years ago for our 17-day transatlantic to Rome. Next we stopped in at Flannigan’s Irish Pub for a cold drink. I can highly recommend Box’s Picnic Punch, it goes down very smooth and will make you feel alright. Apparently everyone in Bermuda has a nickname but, the derivative to Anthony’s Box name is a shaggy dog for another day.

 

 

 

 

The scorching Bermuda sun chased us back to our ship for a much needed siesta. Later in the afternoon we met our tour guide friend Heidi and her dog Buddy for drinks at the Frog and Onion. The Muddy Frog, with Bailey’s , ice cream, chocolate syrup and rum was a frosty treat with a kick. We took Heidi’s fabulous tour last August on our Liberty of the Seas cruise. http://www.bermudafootsteps.com – Heidi knows everything about this island’s rich and interesting history and she will take all over Bermuda in her comfortable, brand new bus. The tour also includes a massive famous fish sandwich on raisin bread.

 

I wish there was a way to hear the ship board announcements in the cabin. There should be a volume knobto turn up if you are so inclined to learn the latest from the captain during the voyage.

 

Today Tuesday it is overcast and humid. We have taken a rain-check on our beach trip to write and to play trivia. A great clap of Thunder just echoed over the bay, some angry dark clouds are hovering nearby.

 

The heavens have opened and a sent a hail of rain. Good call cancelling that beach day.

 

I lovespending time on our spacious balcony listening to the gentle put-put of passing yachts, basking in the refreshing sea breeze and enjoying every minute on board the Mighty Anthem of the Seas.

 

Jonathan

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Bermuda

 

We arrived in Bermuda on glassy calm seas under a convoy of taffy-twisted clouds bathed golden from a tropical hot sun. We purchased a pair of round-trip ferry tokens for $18 total and made our way to the dock. The noon ferry deposited us at Front Street in Hamilton. Elene bought me a lovely green Bermuda Polo shirt at the English Sports Shop. 8 years earlier we had frantically descended on this shop in search of a blue blazer after I had left mine in the car prior to our ship board wedding on the Holland America Line’s Noordam.

 

There on the rack hung the same style blazer I had purchased years ago for our 17-day transatlantic to Rome. Next we stopped in at Flannigan’s Irish Pub for a cold drink. I can highly recommend Box’s Picnic Punch, it goes down very smooth and will make you feel alright. Apparently everyone in Bermuda has a nickname but, the derivative to Anthony’s Box name is a shaggy dog for another day.

 

Jonathan

 

I know that store - years ago when we were in Bermuda we got 2 ruby shirts there

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– Bermuda

 

We are thoroughly enjoying our Anthem cruise. The ship is immaculately maintained. The crew are extremely friendly always with a smile and a greeting as you pass them on your way. We enjoyed a successful Cruise Critic Slot Pull with all groups doubling their $20 starting fee. Beyond that Lady Luck has not so much as winked at me. She did smile some fortune on my wife who won $90 on the Wheel of Fortune machine.

 

We opted for Dynamic Classic on this cruise. We were supposed to have been at a table for 8 as we love meeting new frie

nds at dinner. However, at our first dinner at the Grand we were seated at a table for two and just decided to keep it.

 

Dinner Service

 

Dynamic Classic has been excellent. The list in our cabin details the rotation for the voyage. Each night we arrive at the specific line for Classic and are ushered immediately to our table. Curiously there is never a line for this class of service but, always a line for Dynamic Choice.

 

Our waiter Amine is excellent, one of the best waiters we’ve ever had. He is very attentive, considerate and serves each meal in a timely fashion.

 

Quality of Meals

 

I had read numerous trip reports reating the less than appetizing meals on board, I couldn't disagree more. The food throughout the ship been excellent. Last night we enjoyed a wonderful dinner at American Icon Grill which featured the most savory and delicious steak tartar I can ever recall. The Chicken Waldorf Salad was also a winner with it’s creamy dressing and crunchy fresh apples and walnuts. The shrimp scampi over a bed of garlic spaghetti was hugely enjoyable, light and flavor highlighted by those tender, tasty shrimps. Only the apple pie was less than memorable with its mushy consistency and pasty pie crust. All in all a terrific meal.

 

Trivia

 

My wife adores trivia and we play at least three or more matches a day. We proudly aced the Crown & Anchor match notching 17/20 correct answers about our favorite cruise Royal Caribbean. Special thanks to our ringer Daniel who helped us to our coveted Keychain prize with his Diamond Plus knowledge of the line.

 

The Name that Celebrity challenge was very harsh including many famous folk as mere tots.

 

Somehow we mustered a tie and added to our collection of highlighters pens.

 

Spa Junior Suite

 

If you have one booked you have chosen wisely. We love this cabin. There is plenty of space afforded to move about without bumping into anything. The lighting throughout the cabin is soothing and as bright as you like with dimmer switch function. The dual bathroom feature works nicely. It’s a bit odd sometimes running from one chamber to the next like some droll character from a Feydeau Farce, but, it works. Both the walls awash in elegant white marble and the soft and soothing tiles help to cast a tone of relaxation and comfort.

 

The Loccitane products are refreshing and invigorating. While the Junior Suite perks don’t compare those of Grand and above, it is nice that Royal has bestowed some privilege to this cabin grade. Notable among them are pre-embarkation seating are at Cape Liberty, dinner at Coastal Kitchen, double loyalty points and choice seating for production shows. At the Spectra’s Cabaret performance on Sunday our Spa Suite Sea Class card earned us the opportunity to sit in the center mezzanine section of the 270 Lounge. It’s really great that Royal rewards this cabin class as some other lines are less than cordial.

 

Bermuda

 

We arrived in Bermuda on glassy calm seas under a convoy of taffy-twisted clouds bathed golden from a tropical hot sun. We purchased a pair of round-trip ferry tokens for $18 total and made our way to the dock. The noon ferry deposited us at Front Street in Hamilton. Elene bought me a lovely green Bermuda Polo shirt at the English Sports Shop. 8 years earlier we had frantically descended on this shop in search of a blue blazer after I had left mine in the car prior to our ship board wedding on the Holland America Line’s Noordam.

 

There on the rack hung the same style blazer I had purchased years ago for our 17-day transatlantic to Rome. Next we stopped in at Flannigan’s Irish Pub for a cold drink. I can highly recommend Box’s Picnic Punch, it goes down very smooth and will make you feel alright. Apparently everyone in Bermuda has a nickname but, the derivative to Anthony’s Box name is a shaggy dog for another day.

 

 

 

 

The scorching Bermuda sun chased us back to our ship for a much needed siesta. Later in the afternoon we met our tour guide friend Heidi and her dog Buddy for drinks at the Frog and Onion. The Muddy Frog, with Bailey’s , ice cream, chocolate syrup and rum was a frosty treat with a kick. We took Heidi’s fabulous tour last August on our Liberty of the Seas cruise. http://www.bermudafootsteps.com – Heidi knows everything about this island’s rich and interesting history and she will take all over Bermuda in her comfortable, brand new bus. The tour also includes a massive famous fish sandwich on raisin bread.

 

I wish there was a way to hear the ship board announcements in the cabin. There should be a volume knobto turn up if you are so inclined to learn the latest from the captain during the voyage.

 

Today Tuesday it is overcast and humid. We have taken a rain-check on our beach trip to write and to play trivia. A great clap of Thunder just echoed over the bay, some angry dark clouds are hovering nearby.

 

The heavens have opened and a sent a hail of rain. Good call cancelling that beach day.

 

I lovespending time on our spacious balcony listening to the gentle put-put of passing yachts, basking in the refreshing sea breeze and enjoying every minute on board the Mighty Anthem of the Seas.

 

Jonathan

 

I'm so loving this review! Your writing is so wonderful! I can picture everything! I love the trivia as well and cant wait till May to hopefully win the highlighter keychain!

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We are thoroughly enjoying our Anthem cruise. The ship is immaculately maintained. The crew are extremely friendly always with a smile and a greeting as you pass them on your way. We enjoyed a successful Cruise Critic Slot Pull with all groups doubling their $20 starting fee. Beyond that Lady Luck has not so much as winked at me. She did smile some fortune on my wife who won $90 on the Wheel of Fortune machine.

 

We opted for Dynamic Classic on this cruise. We were supposed to have been at a table for 8 as we love meeting new frie

nds at dinner. However, at our first dinner at the Grand we were seated at a table for two and just decided to keep it.

 

Dinner Service

 

Dynamic Classic has been excellent. The list in our cabin details the rotation for the voyage. Each night we arrive at the specific line for Classic and are ushered immediately to our table. Curiously there is never a line for this class of service but, always a line for Dynamic Choice.

 

Our waiter Amine is excellent, one of the best waiters we’ve ever had. He is very attentive, considerate and serves each meal in a timely fashion.

 

Quality of Meals

 

I had read numerous trip reports reating the less than appetizing meals on board, I couldn't disagree more. The food throughout the ship been excellent. Last night we enjoyed a wonderful dinner at American Icon Grill which featured the most savory and delicious steak tartar I can ever recall. The Chicken Waldorf Salad was also a winner with it’s creamy dressing and crunchy fresh apples and walnuts. The shrimp scampi over a bed of garlic spaghetti was hugely enjoyable, light and flavor highlighted by those tender, tasty shrimps. Only the apple pie was less than memorable with its mushy consistency and pasty pie crust. All in all a terrific meal.

 

Trivia

 

My wife adores trivia and we play at least three or more matches a day. We proudly aced the Crown & Anchor match notching 17/20 correct answers about our favorite cruise Royal Caribbean. Special thanks to our ringer Daniel who helped us to our coveted Keychain prize with his Diamond Plus knowledge of the line.

 

The Name that Celebrity challenge was very harsh including many famous folk as mere tots.

 

Somehow we mustered a tie and added to our collection of highlighters pens.

 

Spa Junior Suite

 

If you have one booked you have chosen wisely. We love this cabin. There is plenty of space afforded to move about without bumping into anything. The lighting throughout the cabin is soothing and as bright as you like with dimmer switch function. The dual bathroom feature works nicely. It’s a bit odd sometimes running from one chamber to the next like some droll character from a Feydeau Farce, but, it works. Both the walls awash in elegant white marble and the soft and soothing tiles help to cast a tone of relaxation and comfort.

 

The Loccitane products are refreshing and invigorating. While the Junior Suite perks don’t compare those of Grand and above, it is nice that Royal has bestowed some privilege to this cabin grade. Notable among them are pre-embarkation seating are at Cape Liberty, dinner at Coastal Kitchen, double loyalty points and choice seating for production shows. At the Spectra’s Cabaret performance on Sunday our Spa Suite Sea Class card earned us the opportunity to sit in the center mezzanine section of the 270 Lounge. It’s really great that Royal rewards this cabin class as some other lines are less than cordial.

 

Bermuda

 

We arrived in Bermuda on glassy calm seas under a convoy of taffy-twisted clouds bathed golden from a tropical hot sun. We purchased a pair of round-trip ferry tokens for $18 total and made our way to the dock. The noon ferry deposited us at Front Street in Hamilton. Elene bought me a lovely green Bermuda Polo shirt at the English Sports Shop. 8 years earlier we had frantically descended on this shop in search of a blue blazer after I had left mine in the car prior to our ship board wedding on the Holland America Line’s Noordam.

 

There on the rack hung the same style blazer I had purchased years ago for our 17-day transatlantic to Rome. Next we stopped in at Flannigan’s Irish Pub for a cold drink. I can highly recommend Box’s Picnic Punch, it goes down very smooth and will make you feel alright. Apparently everyone in Bermuda has a nickname but, the derivative to Anthony’s Box name is a shaggy dog for another day.

 

 

 

 

The scorching Bermuda sun chased us back to our ship for a much needed siesta. Later in the afternoon we met our tour guide friend Heidi and her dog Buddy for drinks at the Frog and Onion. The Muddy Frog, with Bailey’s , ice cream, chocolate syrup and rum was a frosty treat with a kick. We took Heidi’s fabulous tour last August on our Liberty of the Seas cruise. http://www.bermudafootsteps.com – Heidi knows everything about this island’s rich and interesting history and she will take all over Bermuda in her comfortable, brand new bus. The tour also includes a massive famous fish sandwich on raisin bread.

 

I wish there was a way to hear the ship board announcements in the cabin. There should be a volume knobto turn up if you are so inclined to learn the latest from the captain during the voyage.

 

Today Tuesday it is overcast and humid. We have taken a rain-check on our beach trip to write and to play trivia. A great clap of Thunder just echoed over the bay, some angry dark clouds are hovering nearby.

 

The heavens have opened and a sent a hail of rain. Good call cancelling that beach day.

 

I lovespending time on our spacious balcony listening to the gentle put-put of passing yachts, basking in the refreshing sea breeze and enjoying every minute on board the Mighty Anthem of the Seas.

 

Jonathan

 

I'm so loving this review! Your writing is so wonderful! I can picture everything! I love the trivia as well and cant wait till May to hopefully win the highlighter keychain!

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