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Pre/Live Review- 11/27/16- 12 Night Anthem of the Seas (Star Class)

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Day 2 & 3 “Sea Days”

We awoke and had room service delivery from Coastal Kitchen for breakfast. I love smoothies so I also requested a smoothie from the Sunshine Bar. On day 2 we had our Cruise Critic Meet & Mingle at 9:30 in the Music Hall where we had mimosas and a continental breakfast. As usual, we did not win any prizes from the drawing. After the Meet & Mingle we had our Cabin Crawl and all that participated enjoyed viewing the various cabins. After those activities, we had a light schedule and just basically did some sightseeing around the ship. The ship, artwork and layout are truly beautiful. Anthem is an amazing ship! We ordered room service from Wonderland for dinner.

 

Day 3 we awoke and had room service delivery from Coastal Kitchen and a smoothie from the Sunshine Bar for breakfast. We had our All Access Tour at 9:00 am which lasted for about 3 hours. We were given a RC hat and an all accesses pass. I can say RCCL truly is a well-run organization. From the head chef detailing how each day the chefs in each restaurant taste test all menu items for the day and make suggestions for the staff to visiting the bridge and the captain talking to us about the latest technology equipment on the Anthem that runs the ship. Note: We did have to pay for the All Access Tour. What is included with Star Class is only a bridge and galley tour.

 

We had Mimmi arrange an appointment with the Next Cruises and at our appointment time as we walked up to the area a gentleman saw us and came right up to us and stated he was expecting us and we sat right down. No signing in or waiting. One of the items from the welcome hors d’oeuvres were macaroons. I mentioned in passing to Mimmi that Bobby and I enjoyed them and when we returned back to our room there was a box left in our suite. We also had a special printed document from Mimmi detailing information about the port we were visiting. Note: This was left for us for all ports we visited the night before. We found the information to be helpful and it helped us plan our day. We again decided to order room service for dinner and ordered from Jamie’s Italian.

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What a wonderful experience, I'm sure. Thank you for taking the time to provide so much great information !

 

A number of years ago we also did the All Access Tour and I can tell you, I think it was worth EVERY penny. You see so much more than the bridge and galley tours that are complimentary.

 

We will be on Harmony in Feb. I am wondering if you received a full 7 day pass to the spa thermal suite on Anthem. They originally offered that and later cut it back to 1 day. I didn't see that amenity documented in any of your paperwork and just wondered if it was included and if so, at what level (1 day or 7 (or more) days).

 

Also, was Luggage Valet included (or even available) ? I know there has been some confusion about LV lately. It has always been included included for full suites but lately I know there have been some limitations to the availability of LV at some ports.

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What a wonderful experience, I'm sure. Thank you for taking the time to provide so much great information !

 

A number of years ago we also did the All Access Tour and I can tell you, I think it was worth EVERY penny. You see so much more than the bridge and galley tours that are complimentary.

 

We will be on Harmony in Feb. I am wondering if you received a full 7 day pass to the spa thermal suite on Anthem. They originally offered that and later cut it back to 1 day. I didn't see that amenity documented in any of your paperwork and just wondered if it was included and if so, at what level (1 day or 7 (or more) days).

 

Also, was Luggage Valet included (or even available) ? I know there has been some confusion about LV lately. It has always been included included for full suites but lately I know there have been some limitations to the availability of LV at some ports.

 

 

Hello

 

Unfortunately it is a 1 day pass. We did not utilize this but in our orientation Mimmi mentioned it.

 

LV is not available on Anthem. I think it is on some ships.

 

 

 

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The jacuzzi is on the balcony off the master bedroom on the second floor of the Royal Loft Suite.

 

 

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Thanks! The quantum has a big jacuzzi on the main balcony. Was the experience in that suite worth the money in your opinion?

 

 

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Day 4- San Juan, Puerto Rico

 

 

We awoke and had our usual room service delivery from Coastal Kitchen and a smoothie from the Sunshine Bar for breakfast. For San Juan we booked our own tour at the Bacardi Rum Factory

 

(http://www.visitcasabacardi.com/) for 4:30 pm. We booked the Mixology Tour which included a Commemorative Bacardi Cup, Bacardi Special “Welcome” Cocktail and Honorary Certificate of Completion. A distillery tour and we learned how to prepare three cocktails: the Cuba Libre, Mojito and Daiquiri at our own station.

 

One of the services you can request from your Royal Genie is to be escorted off the ship at each port. We did request this service for San Juan and Mimmi came to our room at our scheduled time and she escorted us off and assisted us with getting a cab to the Bacardi factory. After the tour, we took a cab back to the ship and had reservations for Chef’s Table (in a room in Chop’s Retreatant) at 6:30 pm. Our group for dinner was small that night with only one other couple participating. The experience as expected was great and the food was excellent. The Chef’s Table is a six-course meal with wine pairings with each course.

 

 

Day 5- Phillipsburg, St. Maarteen

 

 

We ordered breakfast and went into town at St. Phillipsburg. We did not have any scheduled tours and only did a little shopping. We had lunch at a local restaurant and Bobby purchased a box of Cuban “Punch” cigars. Back on the ship we had dinner at Chop’s and the steaks were wonderful. So far the service in the specialty restaurants have been top notch. After dinner we stopped by the Schooner Bar and played a game of “Cartoon Music” trivia. We came in second and unfortunately did not win the coveted RC highlighter. We had fun anyway and found our new drink the “Pedro Collins” a Tom Collins made with rum.

 

 

Day 6- St. John, Antigua

 

 

We ordered breakfast and went into town at St. John. Once again no scheduled tours, did a little shopping and had lunch at Hemmingway’s. We had dinner at Izumi and when we returned back to our room Mimmi had arranged some fresh baked chocolate cookies to be delivered. A nice late night snack for us.

 

 

Day 7- Bridgetown, Barbados

 

 

We ordered breakfast and went into town. We had no scheduled tours, did a little shopping and then to a cab and had lunch at Copacabana Beach Bar & Grill. The food was good. We arrive back on the ship and at Wonderland again. When we returned back to our room after dinner Mimmi had arrange for delivery chocolate covered strawberries.

 

 

Day 8- Fort de France, Martinique

 

 

We ordered breakfast and went into town. We were not impressed with this port. Most shops were closed. We quickly returned to the ship and played an afternoon game of trivia. We ate dinner in Coastal Kitchen and called it a night.

 

 

Day 9-11- At Sea

 

 

Our last three days at sea we took advantage of some spa specials. Bobby and I went to the spa each morning for spa treatments.

 

On day 9 I decided to try my luck with the circus school “flying trapeze”. We arrange a time with Mimmi and she made my reservation. I can safely say that my dreams of joining Cirque Du Soleil are now dashed!! It was fun but hard. I could not even pull my legs up to do upside down swing nor could I dismount with a flip. We had dinner at Chops and explored the ship.

 

 

 

Day 10

 

Mimmi made reservations for us for Puzzle Break. The game where you are locked in a room with a group and you have to look for and solve for clues in order to get the key to get out the room. You only had an hour. We finish with a nail-biting 28 seconds left!! This was so much fun and I would advise to try this activity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Surprise delivered to our room from our Royal Genie Mimmi

 

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Chefs Table Menu (included with Star Class)

 

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On the table when we walked in the suite the first day (special touch from RG Mimmi "peaches" because we are from Georgia)

 

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Our towel animal collection

 

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Disembarking was a breeze with Star Class. Mimmi met us “on tim” in our suite at our agreed upon time. A luggage porter was with her to take our luggage. We were escorted off by Mimmi and it took about 10 minutes. Overall if you enjoy special touches to your cruise vacation, included speciality restaurants, included beverage package, reserved seating, and special attention then the new Star class is for you. Going forward if we cruise on ships that offer this service we will gladly reserve Star Class again.

 

With RG Mimmi

 

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Our wonderful vacation!!

 

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