JoshuaA Posted February 1, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 1, 2017 (edited) We had a blast, just got back last week and compiled this vid on my iPhone. Any questions about the ship/ports, I'll try to answer, will be active here for about a week or two. Cheers! [YOUTUBE]vP8nfQqB9HQ[/YOUTUBE] Edited February 2, 2017 by LauraS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaylemh Posted February 1, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Which beaches did you go to in Barbados and Antigua? When you went to Anse Mitan in Martinique were there chair rentals and restrooms available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheila658 Posted February 1, 2017 #3 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Great video. Great Job!!! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted February 1, 2017 #4 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Very nice video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bala1130 Posted February 1, 2017 #5 Share Posted February 1, 2017 What model of 4K video camera did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisewithbaby Posted February 1, 2017 #6 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Wonderful video! Makes me more excited for my Anthem trip. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaA Posted February 1, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted February 1, 2017 (edited) We escape the winter for better weather so my family is beach centric and cruise herds don't bother us. We did not rent chairs/umbrellas at most places as we didn't need them (lots of sunscreen, hats, enjoyed the sun). Go to the Ports of Call subforum here to see alternatives, different types of excursions, quieter beaches, etc. There are no official ferry tenders on this trip as the ship docks next to land at all six places. . PORTS VISITED: Puerto Rico, San Juan: Late port, 3pm arrival, I took us on a walking tour, same places as the official excursion and also blogged/recommended by a historian, about 2h, the furthest spot was the fort, Castillo San de Felipe ending up back downtown. There's a US chain store literally across the street from the port entry to buy anything you need and alcohol. St. Maarten: Maho beach, 30+min away, requires a taxi (minivan) or walk about 10min to Back St and take the same taxi with a plate that says "bus" for $3/p. The famous airport beach where planes land right over you, ate at the Sunset Grill, a bit pricier for what it is due to location. The strip is narrow, busy touristy area, the sand is medium dark soft, water is clear. There are better beaches to visit but we wanted to experience the planes. Next time will go somewhere else as been there, done that. If you take the taxi, you can ask the same driver to pick you up at a specific time, this is the same at the other ports. Antigua: 5min taxi to Dickenson Beach, walked down the strip to the pier where there were no crowds, ate lunch at Tony's which is a beach shack restaurant, drinks are cheap. Beach is a little grittier than Maho, still nice. Water is a bit murky. I've heard there are better beaches with crystal clear water, like Darkwood or quieter places like Jacqui O where you need to make reservations online, longer taxi rides. We picked this place as there is no water drop off for small kids but I forgot how good my girls are as swimmers, in retrospect, would go elsewhere. Martinique, Fort-de-France: downtown is run down but we still walked a bit of it to see it, after the beach. The barn market is at the port. When you exit the port, turn right and take the ferry to Anse Mitan, $7/p for both ways. There is a restaurant there you can eat with facilities. A spot beside it where you can rent kayaks, SUPs etc. Beach is light brown, soft, water is clear with small wildlife like fish and tiny crabs. Ferry is every hour so get back in time. Barbados: Boatyard Beach Club, 10min taxi ride, our favourite beach for it's white powder sand and crystal clear water. $20 admission includes chair/umbrella, one drink, and short boat ride to a 1/2h turtle excursion. Usual crowd herds, decent bar food at Boatyard restaurant. St.Kitts, 20min to Carambola Beach Club, make reservations online to secure your chair/umbrella, there is still a cruise herd skirmish so I don't know how long they'll hold your spot. Nice resort style restaurant and I really liked the Jerk Conch. Sand is medium brown, water is somewhat clear and on the far right side, you can jump off the rocks and do a bit of snorkeling (or swim there from shore). Enjoy! Which beaches did you go to in Barbados and Antigua? When you went to Anse Mitan in Martinique were there chair rentals and restrooms available? Edited February 1, 2017 by JoshuaA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerlady Posted February 1, 2017 #8 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Thanks for your wonderful video. Looking forward to getting on the ship next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaA Posted February 1, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted February 1, 2017 (edited) What model of 4K video camera did you use? I am a wedding photographer in my spare time. I just used my iPhone 7 Plus 99% and a gimbal, kept my photo/videography to a minimum, capturing key clips and enjoying the rest of the time in the moment with my family. It was a 7h drive from where we live in Canada to Cape Liberty so when it was my wife's turn to drive during part of it, I edited the clips in iMovie right on my phone. I added some pictures later I took with my Canon 5DIV. Edited February 1, 2017 by JoshuaA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted February 1, 2017 #10 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Thanks for sharing your video. The gimbal makes a huge difference! So many videos that are posted here are just too shaky and jerky to watch. Yours was very enjoyable to the end. Your family seemed to have a wonderful time.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted February 1, 2017 #11 Share Posted February 1, 2017 JoshuaA...thanks for taking us along on your Cruise. Enjoyed the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumphead Posted February 1, 2017 #12 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Thank you for sharing your video! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deli cruiser Posted February 1, 2017 #13 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Great time on this cruise, nice and calm seas. I was with you during I-fly and really enjoyed watching your family have such a good time even after your daughter got lost. I hope she had fun getting spun with the instructor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaA Posted February 1, 2017 Author #14 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Great time on this cruise, nice and calm seas. I was with you during I-fly and really enjoyed watching your family have such a good time even after your daughter got lost. I hope she had fun getting spun with the instructor. iFly was AWESOME, wish it was longer than 1-minute, my daughter loved the extra lift and spins! I noticed the staff do that for the little ones and not sure they read these boards but it's really an incredible memorable extra, thanks instructor Jason! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside2358 Posted February 1, 2017 #15 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Really enjoyed seeing your experiences and also this beautiful ship. I am thinking of booking this for the latter part of 2019 as I already have 3 booked before then. Your family looked like they were having so much fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaA Posted February 2, 2017 Author #16 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Really enjoyed seeing your experiences and also this beautiful ship. I am thinking of booking this for the latter part of 2019 as I already have 3 booked before then. Your family looked like they were having so much fun. wth, do you have shares in RCI? just kidding, do it! We're converted RCI'ers now (formerly DCL). The Anthem is wonderful and we can't go back to 7N vacations, 12N was perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbri Posted February 2, 2017 #17 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Great video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin0504 Posted February 2, 2017 #18 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Love the video! Thank you for sharing it. I might just watch it again....and again...lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoGurl Posted February 2, 2017 #19 Share Posted February 2, 2017 (edited) Great video! A Gimbal huh? Well I've learned something new today. After watching some YouTube reviews of them (and comparing them to steady cams), I'm off to Amazon to make a new $600 purchase for my DSLR [emoji15]. Thanks [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited February 2, 2017 by ColoradoGurl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted February 2, 2017 #20 Share Posted February 2, 2017 (edited) The best amateur produced vid I've seen on You Tube...congrats man, it was gorgeous...which GoPro and what settings???:D Just read....iPhone really seriously! unbelievable. Edited February 2, 2017 by BecciBoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaA Posted February 2, 2017 Author #21 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Great video! A Gimbal huh? Well I've learned something new today. After watching some YouTube reviews of them (and comparing them to steady cams), I'm off to Amazon to make a new $600 purchase for my DSLR [emoji15]. Thanks [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Forums If you are using a DSLR, I recommend a Zhiyun Crane, what I use for weddings and real estate tours. Also watch a crash course on youtube and practice basic videography movements. It might look funny to others walking around like a ninja or running in circles, but the clips as you can see turn out pretty good. Honestly, it was so much easier and convenient using my phone that does 4K. I barely brought out my 5DIV except to do a few shots and family portraits. The North Star at sunset, a jewel capsule that takes you 300ft above sea level: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Rare LauraS Posted February 2, 2017 Administrators #22 Share Posted February 2, 2017 We had a blast, just got back last week and compiled this vid on my iPhone. Any questions about the ship/ports, I'll try to answer, will be active here for about a week or two. Cheers! Nice! Thanks for sharing this video with everyone. Take a look; we're featuring your video on our Community Homepage! Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoGurl Posted February 3, 2017 #23 Share Posted February 3, 2017 If you are using a DSLR, I recommend a Zhiyun Crane, what I use for weddings and real estate tours. Also watch a crash course on youtube and practice basic videography movements. It might look funny to others walking around like a ninja or running in circles, but the clips as you can see turn out pretty good. Honestly, it was so much easier and convenient using my phone that does 4K. I barely brought out my 5DIV except to do a few shots and family portraits. The North Star at sunset, a jewel capsule that takes you 300ft above sea level: Thanks for the suggestions, I will look at YouTube for ninja filming tips this evening. I still use an old version of the iPhone but maybe it's worth an upgrade. I do have a GoPro for video also, I think that can be connected to the Zhiyun as well. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoochy12 Posted February 3, 2017 #24 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Great video, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaA Posted February 3, 2017 Author #25 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Going back to the Anthem in Puerto Rico, I realized the sheer size of our ship, 3rd largest in the world next to other liners beside it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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