Live - Anthem of the Seas Spring Fling Cruise..3-26 to 4-3-2017

[seadog67]

The update from the captain is that the repairs were successful on the propulsion issue and we are cruising at near top speed and the sway is gone so all is good so far!

 

 

 

 

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[BermudaBound2014]

Sending you tons of positive healing energy!!!!!

 

 

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[Frick_&_Frack]

Loving the food porn - showing me all the items that I didn't try! Glad you're enjoying and happy the ship is repaired. Hope a good night of rest will help your back! Thanks for this live review!

[joeyd5oh]

How does getting Tendering tickets work to get to Coco Cay? where do you go to get the tickets? Also What if you have an excursion planned for 10am are you guaranteed a tender ticket prior to that time. Thanks in advance

[amkras]

Feel better Seadog.

[Alysia]

Hope you feel better Seadog! Your review has been awesome! I can't wait for my cruise :)

[sharonlacey]

Thanks tons for info. Hope u feel better on the am.

[b&s4cruisin]

How does getting Tendering tickets work to get to Coco Cay? where do you go to get the tickets? Also What if you have an excursion planned for 10am are you guaranteed a tender ticket prior to that time. Thanks in advance

 

They said you pick up the tickets on the morning of around 7:30 am. If you have an excursion you will get priority...

[joeyd5oh]

They said you pick up the tickets on the morning of around 7:30 am. If you have an excursion you will get priority...

Thank you!

[michele.catskill]

I am assuming that when you bring your own wine onboard, you can bring it to a restaurant - yes? Is there a corkage fee, i.e. they charge me $x to bring my own bottle?

 

Thanks for such a detailed and fun review of your week.

We leave Sunday, April 2 - 3 days!

[Clarea]

I am assuming that when you bring your own wine onboard, you can bring it to a restaurant - yes? Is there a corkage fee, i.e. they charge me $x to bring my own bottle?

 

Thanks for such a detailed and fun review of your week.

We leave Sunday, April 2 - 3 days!

No corkage fees anywhere on the ship.

[rifky]

Thanks A&L! Just giving back as much as possible for your entertaining reports! They are much appreciated!

 

I will let you know if Jennifer gives birth when were back on in May lol! Anyone know the Giraffe's name ? :)

 

 

 

 

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The giraffes name is GIGY and she looks pregnant from the point the pic was taken. She is actually wearing a swim ring

 

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[seadog67]

Loving the food porn - showing me all the items that I didn't try! Glad you're enjoying and happy the ship is repaired. Hope a good night of rest will help your back! Thanks for this live review!

 

 

 

Sending you tons of positive healing energy!!!!!

 

 

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Thank you both! It is appreciated! Feel much better so far this morning so we return to our regular schedule :)

 

 

 

 

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[seadog67]

How does getting Tendering tickets work to get to Coco Cay? where do you go to get the tickets? Also What if you have an excursion planned for 10am are you guaranteed a tender ticket prior to that time. Thanks in advance

 

 

 

As far as general tickets they started about 7:30 am handing out tickets in 270 venue on a first come first serve basis. We snagged tender ticket #5 and were on the second tender over to the island, but the later you get in line the higher your tender # and the later you will get over there. We heard from several people at dinner that night that they had ticket #30 or so and could not find an open lounge chair on the island when they arrived around noon and sat on towels, so earlier is better in that regard.

 

I believe, but am not 100 % sure that if you have an excursion you may meet at a designated area to tender, but please double check and do not rely in this as I am not positive.

 

 

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[seadog67]

Thanks tons for info. Hope u feel better on the am.

 

 

 

Feel better Seadog.

 

 

 

Hope you feel better Seadog! Your review has been awesome! I can't wait for my cruise :)

 

 

 

Thank you all for the well wishes! Thankfully so far so good this am!

 

 

 

 

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[seadog67]

I am assuming that when you bring your own wine onboard, you can bring it to a restaurant - yes? Is there a corkage fee, i.e. they charge me $x to bring my own bottle?

 

Thanks for such a detailed and fun review of your week.

We leave Sunday, April 2 - 3 days!

 

 

 

This I will have to ask. Sounds reasonable but I will check and hopefully someone knows from experience and can offer an answer as well. Have a blast on your cruise!

 

 

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[seadog67]

The giraffes name is GIGY and she looks pregnant from the point the pic was taken. She is actually wearing a swim ring

 

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Thanks and yes my pic angle was not flattering to her..here she is posing for the camera..

 

 

 

 

 

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[seadog67]

Good Morning Cruise Critics, welcome to Day 6 onboard Anthem! Today we arrive in Port Canaveral and will need to clear customs and immigration before the ship is cleared.

 

Getting ready to screen all passengers

 

 

We have transfer ticket to go to Cocoa Beach and Ron Jon Shop, so we hope to sightsee a bit and maybe grab lunch and walk the beach. All aboard is 3:30 then we set sail back to Cape Liberty boo hooo :(

 

 

 

 

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[seadog67]

Friday Morning stroll

 

 

Slowly approaching Port Canaveral

 

 

 

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[seadog67]

Disney Dream is our port mate today

 

People gathered on the beach and pier to greet us

 

 

 

Forecast

 

 

Makes for a beautiful picture

 

 

Disney Dream

 

 

 

 

Hi Mikey

 

 

 

 

 

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[sharonlacey]

No fee for your own wine.

[BND]

As far as general tickets they started about 7:30 am handing out tickets in 270 venue on a first come first serve basis. We snagged tender ticket #5 and were on the second tender over to the island, but the later you get in line the higher your tender # and the later you will get over there. We heard from several people at dinner that night that they had ticket #30 or so and could not find an open lounge chair on the island when they arrived around noon and sat on towels, so earlier is better in that regard.

 

I believe, but am not 100 % sure that if you have an excursion you may meet at a designated area to tender, but please double check and do not rely in this as I am not positive.

 

 

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Priority for excursions depends on what time you arrive and what time the excursion is. Early excursions will meet and get off the ship on the first or second tender. Later ones, don't necessarily do that since they figure people have time to get ashore. We were in Coco Cay on Enchantment a few years ago with another ship and it was crowded but there were seats. We'll be there in a couple of weeks on GR and were originally scheduled with Anthem which has since been changed, fortunately. Can you imagine? We weren't even going to bother to get off if Anthem was there too. Last time we were there, it was drizzly and overcast and the water was choppy. Hoping for a nice day this trip.

[njboyindc]

The update from the captain is that the repairs were successful on the propulsion issue and we are cruising at near top speed and the sway is gone so all is good so far!

 

That's a relief! Thanks for the update! :)

[seadog67]

Priority for excursions depends on what time you arrive and what time the excursion is. Early excursions will meet and get off the ship on the first or second tender. Later ones, don't necessarily do that since they figure people have time to get ashore. We were in Coco Cay on Enchantment a few years ago with another ship and it was crowded but there were seats. We'll be there in a couple of weeks on GR and were originally scheduled with Anthem which has since been changed, fortunately. Can you imagine? We weren't even going to bother to get off if Anthem was there too. Last time we were there, it was drizzly and overcast and the water was choppy. Hoping for a nice day this trip.

 

 

 

Good info! Really glad Anthem has changed it's stop with you as I cannot imagine two ships at coco cay at the same time! Seems like a ship day to me if that was the case.

 

Hope you have a great time!

 

 

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[njaloha]

Thank you both! It is appreciated! Feel much better so far this morning so we return to our regular schedule :)

 

 

 

 

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I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. Sitting down to breakfast I told my DH I had to get on CC to see how SeaDog is feeling today. ;)

 

Seriously though, check out the radar for the east coast today, specifically the northeast. Your showers are the tail of a nasty storm hitting NJ today and New England today and tomorrow. Heavy rain here in NJ but 12-18" of snow in parts of New England today and tomorrow.

 

You may have some incoming swell on your way home this afternoon and tonight. :(

And creaking and swaying and bumping.

I hope not...hope it blows out before you head up the coast.