djheart007 Posted March 21, 2017 #76 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Tell us what you will drink each day (including port days) and we can tell you if you will save money with the drink package. Hi Clarea, husband will drink a few beers mainly, wine at dinner & perhaps sea days a mixed drinks at pool. Me maybe 4 drinks ..but not everyday ..Boy, we sound as we drink a lot![emoji16] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 21, 2017 #77 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Hi Clarea, husband will drink a few beers mainly, wine at dinner & perhaps sea days a mixed drinks at pool. Me maybe 4 drinks ..but not everyday ..Boy, we sound as we drink a lot![emoji16] I don't think you will come out ahead with the drink package. Your husband, maybe, depends how may beers. If you mean 3 beers, one glass of wine and one mixed drink, it's close to breakeven if you get the package for $48/day. If you have to pay full price for the package ($55/day or more), then it's better to pay singly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted March 21, 2017 #78 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I've been looking at menus when people were posting live and on reviews and I haven't seen any lobster other than the extra charge lobster, by maybe one of our recent returnees can give us the whole story. I think lobster may be limited to sailings of 7 days or longer and is usually on the second formal night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESLIEKURZ Posted March 21, 2017 #79 Share Posted March 21, 2017 When you bought bar drinks with the band, did you have to remove it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancersp119 Posted March 21, 2017 #80 Share Posted March 21, 2017 when we were on Anthem last year..when we boarded we purchased a special for restuarants...I believe it was pick 3 specialty restaurants for 70-80...does anyone know if they are still doing this????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa8 Posted March 21, 2017 #81 Share Posted March 21, 2017 when we were on Anthem last year..when we boarded we purchased a special for restuarants...I believe it was pick 3 specialty restaurants for 70-80...does anyone know if they are still doing this????? yes they are still doing it. 3 night is listed as 111.35 cad - probably around 85 usd conversion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NKLCRUISES Posted March 21, 2017 #82 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I'm not currently keen about Staten Island because of the intermittent and unpredictable Bayonne Bridge closures. I'm assuming you know you will have to pay a $15 toll to get from NJ to Staten Island. What route are you coming in from Ohio? I80, I78, or NJ Turnpike? You are 4 adults - how many rooms and bed configuration? What kind of points do you have. What would be your hotel budget/room. I am planning on booking the May 20th cruise, I would be driving from Ohio taking I-80 through PA. What is a good location for a pre-night hotel stay before driving to the port the morning of the cruise? I am open to driving an hour or so if that means staying further away to save on the cost of a hotel. Thank you all for this thread, I have learned a lot about the Anthem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted March 21, 2017 #83 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I am planning on booking the May 20th cruise, I would be driving from Ohio taking I-80 through PA. What is a good location for a pre-night hotel stay before driving to the port the morning of the cruise? I am open to driving an hour or so if that means staying further away to save on the cost of a hotel. Thank you all for this thread, I have learned a lot about the Anthem. That's a good plan. Look at the Parsippany, NJ area. Hotwire has several 3*+ hotels starting at under $100. These are nice hotels that cater to business travelers on weekdays and are significantly reduced on weekend nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwalaska Posted March 21, 2017 Author #84 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I am planning on booking the May 20th cruise, I would be driving from Ohio taking I-80 through PA. What is a good location for a pre-night hotel stay before driving to the port the morning of the cruise? I am open to driving an hour or so if that means staying further away to save on the cost of a hotel. Thank you all for this thread, I have learned a lot about the Anthem. Wave when you pass us or we pass you on 80. We are coming from Dublin, OH and are on the May 20th Anthem cruise. On a prior trip, we stayed at the Fairfield Inn Parsippany, NJ. I don't know about cost, but it was fewer points than in closer. We really like it both times we stayed there. This time, I wanted to be closer, so we decided on the Springhill Suites by the Newark Airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyster Posted March 22, 2017 #85 Share Posted March 22, 2017 yes they are still doing it. 3 night is listed as 111.35 cad - probably around 85 usd conversion is it cheaper to pre-book this before you board or would the on board prices be better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulliner99 Posted March 22, 2017 #86 Share Posted March 22, 2017 I am planning on booking the May 20th cruise, I would be driving from Ohio taking I-80 through PA. What is a good location for a pre-night hotel stay before driving to the port the morning of the cruise? I am open to driving an hour or so if that means staying further away to save on the cost of a hotel. Thank you all for this thread, I have learned a lot about the Anthem. You can get a Groupon for the Parsippany Sheraton Hotel for $89.00 for a deluxe King Room. About 40 minute drive to the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk2795 Posted March 22, 2017 #87 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Ann, I don't know if it's been mentioned on this thread (I may have missed it). A good place for sail away is the bridge wings, right off the solarium on either side. You go far forward in the Solarium (port & starboard), and there is a door to the bridge wing. The only drawback could be that a large group could arrange to meet there, too. Eileen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwalaska Posted March 22, 2017 Author #88 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Another question. Are the sandwiches at two70 premed or can you custom order them? We have some picky eaters. Sent from my SM-G900T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpostman Posted March 22, 2017 #89 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Another question. Are the sandwiches at two70 premed or can you custom order them? We have some picky eaters. Sent from my SM-G900T using Forums mobile app Right at the beginning of the line there is a fridge with pre-made sandwiches. But right after that, there is an order counter and seen people have custom made sandwiches. That is also where you get the Roast Beef/ kummelweck sandwich and pick up your bag of Lays chips.:D If your looking for a custom made salad, you walk by that line and head for the counter across from the entrance. I had those Roast beef Sandwiches 3 or 4 times for lunch in one week. dp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maraprince Posted March 22, 2017 #90 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Right at the beginning of the line there is a fridge with pre-made sandwiches. But right after that, there is an order counter and seen people have custom made sandwiches. That is also where you get the Roast Beef/ kummelweck sandwich and pick up your bag of Lays chips.:D If your looking for a custom made salad, you walk by that line and head for the counter across from the entrance. I had those Roast beef Sandwiches 3 or 4 times for lunch in one week. dp Is there any charge for the food at 270? MARAPRINCE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpostman Posted March 22, 2017 #91 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Is there any charge for the food at 270? MARAPRINCE Nope, but there is a specialty coffee counter so if you do not have a beverage package, there is a fee for those coffees, however there is also a regular coffee station. Some nice deserts are at the specialty coffee station but no charge for the deserts. dp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addictedtocruising Posted March 22, 2017 #92 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Is there any charge for the food at 270? MARAPRINCE Someone posted this picture a few weeks ago while on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djheart007 Posted March 23, 2017 #93 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Thank you ! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maraprince Posted March 23, 2017 #94 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Nope, but there is a specialty coffee counter so if you do not have a beverage package, there is a fee for those coffees, however there is also a regular coffee station. Some nice deserts are at the specialty coffee station but no charge for the deserts. dp Great! Not into speciality coffees. Desserts may be worth checking out. Do you know if any of the desserts are sugar free? My cabin mate is diabetic. Thanks. MARAPRINCE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 23, 2017 #95 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Great! Not into speciality coffees. Desserts may be worth checking out. Do you know if any of the desserts are sugar free? My cabin mate is diabetic. Thanks. MARAPRINCE No direct experience on Anthem, but I've seen sugar-free desserts at Cafe Promenade on other ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toras Posted March 24, 2017 #96 Share Posted March 24, 2017 . Do you know if any of the desserts are sugar free? MARAPRINCE At Two70 you would find the usual sugar free desserts served in Windjammer. Today I saw the s.f. Cheesecake. Cafe Promanade always has a sugar free cookie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toras Posted March 24, 2017 #97 Share Posted March 24, 2017 The soft serve Ice cream ... I did not see any logical schedule to it being opened. dp The official hours are 11 - 8:30. But it breaks down a lot, and you are lucky if you catch it when one of the nozzles (out of six) are working - never mind getting the flavour you wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AbeFroman2 Posted March 24, 2017 #98 Share Posted March 24, 2017 The official hours are 11 - 8:30. But it breaks down a lot, and you are lucky if you catch it when one of the nozzles (out of six) are working - never mind getting the flavour you wanted. Yes, this is exactly right. Your best bet for smaller lines, like most ship amenities, is on a sea day. But, it's not guaranteed to be working! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwalaska Posted March 24, 2017 Author #99 Share Posted March 24, 2017 So, I'm looking and pictures and deck plans and trying to put things together. So, outdoor pools are on 14 with extra seating up around 15. Is there somewhere outside on 16? Is there an outside area by the Seaplex, or is it all inside? Sent from my SM-G900T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted March 24, 2017 #100 Share Posted March 24, 2017 So, I'm looking and pictures and deck plans and trying to put things together. So, outdoor pools are on 14 with extra seating up around 15. Is there somewhere outside on 16? Is there an outside area by the Seaplex, or is it all inside? Sent from my SM-G900T using Forums mobile app Yes there is an outside, but I don't think much seating. The flowrider and I-fly are there as well as the giraffe. Do you mean seating in lounge chairs or just seating? The flowrider has observation seating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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