voyager70 Posted June 26, 2017 #51 Share Posted June 26, 2017 4 nights less but no flights from Quebec. Never been on a Q class yet, so this looks like a good chance to try it I'd still go with Anthem. 9 nights is still a nice length & you could add a few days in NYC before and/or after the cruise. Plus less money and much newer ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue1260 Posted June 26, 2017 #52 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Following along been thinking about sailing the Anthem since I could drive to port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisocialworker Posted June 26, 2017 #53 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Hello everyone . . . Welcome to DAY 1 of “LIVE” from Anthem of the Seas. Last night after dinner was very relaxing, and I was able to watch some news shortly after my last post. I booked this Cruise about 6 months ago, and Cruising Day is here . . . I am planning to arrive at Cape Liberty by around 10:30AM. My Boarding time has been scheduled at 11:30AM, but I will check in sooner if allowed. The hotel is very close. I am at the Marriott Residence Inn (Near Jersey Gardens Mall). It should take about 20 min to get to the pier. The Hotel was very nice as Marriott has recently upgraded the hotel Lobby and Rooms. The Breakfast here was very nice. The Coffee was ok, but Marriott Courtyard (next store) had some very delightful Starbucks coffee. The weather outside is very nice. It is currently 68F but should warm up to 80F. There will be some clouds but sail away should be pleasant. OK . . . I have my Set Sail Pass, my Luggage tags . . . I need to start packing. My next post will be onboard the beautiful Anthem of the Seas before muster. Thanks for tuning in . . . Radio ;) Marriott Residence Inn (Elizabeth, NJ) Breakfast Area The Forecast for today My Set Sail Pass Luggage Tags are ready . why did you choose this hotel over others? do they provide a free shuttle to the boat? enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDA1125 Posted June 26, 2017 #54 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Looking forward to your post and pictures - great sailing weather today ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliemaej Posted June 26, 2017 #55 Share Posted June 26, 2017 From the nyharbor cam. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred30 Posted June 26, 2017 #56 Share Posted June 26, 2017 We will love following along with you. Looks like you are sailing up past the SOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoboy08753 Posted June 26, 2017 #57 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Looking forward to your views!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#55worktoplay Posted June 26, 2017 #58 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Following along. Have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1200S Posted June 26, 2017 #59 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Have a great cruise, will be following along. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freo Posted June 27, 2017 #60 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Thanks for reporting "LIVE". Have a great cruise. Sent from my VS500 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted June 27, 2017 Author #61 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Hello everyone. . . I made it onboard Anthem of the Seas by around 11AM. It only took me about 20 min to drive here this morning as the traffic was not bad. I was able to stop by the 911 Memorial next to Cape Liberty to take a few pics. I dropped by bags off at the front of the terminal and made my way to the parking garage (next to the Passenger Terminal) The boarding process was very quick as I uploaded my photo to my Set Sail account(several weeks ago). I was able to board the ship by just before 11AM. My first stop was to Café TWO70° and enjoyed a nice snack (and a fresh coffee). I was having a few issues with my server so I had trouble posting images for a while. . . Ooops. Anthem of the Seas left at 4PM and went up the Hudson River for a bit to see the Statue of Liberty. We are now on the south side of Long Island heading east on our way to Bar Harbor. I had Dinner tonight at Jamie’s Italian on Deck 5. . .I was able to use my Buy One, Get one promotion from Crown and Anchor (Diamond Plus)Mrs Radio chose Chops for tomorrow night. I pre purchased the Classic Soda / Voom Package as there was a promotion that showed up for Memorial Day which was a good value. I have alot to see and only a few days to do it so here are a few pics from my arrival.Hopefully I won’t have any other server problems, and I will be able to send many more photos. . . Thanks for all of the nice comments and thanks for tuning in. Radio Ahh . . . there she is! Anthem of the Seas in Cape Liberty I make my way into the Termina The Café@two270 The food is good here Getting ready to leave. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmoore19 Posted June 27, 2017 #62 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Awesome cant wait to hear more!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted June 27, 2017 Author #63 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Here are a few more. . . Thanks for tuning in. Radio I love the Solarium I think I will be here this week Anthem of the Seas is leaving the pier slowly We are on our way I have a regular balcony Cabin on Deck 11 The balcony is very big. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted June 27, 2017 Author #64 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Good Morning . . . Welcome to DAY 2 of “LIVE” from Anthem of the Seas. Today is our first day at sea and there are many things to do. I am sure that I will not be able to do everything. I want to try to get to the Bar Harbor and Halifax talk in the main showroom. I will also try to get to try the Bumper Cars, Roller Skating, and FlowRider. The forecast for today is sunny skies, with light clouds and mild temps (75F) It will get a little cooler as we head north but there shouldn’t be any rain. I was able to spend a little time in the Casino Royale last night, and I think that it may be very Radio Friendly. . .I will try again later today but things seemed promising. I went to the Concierge Lounge last night and it was very busy but I guess that is expected during the comp drinks hours there. My cabin is very nice and I slept like a baby last night as the beds were very comfortable. My connection speed on board has been very fast, and I think my server problems have been adjusted. I am still waiting forsome Crown and Anchor gifts to arrive, but maybe those items will show up today. Here are a few pics from this morning. . . Thanks for tuning in ! Radio Good Morning The seas are very smooth The sun is coming up strong this morning Jamie’s Italian last night was very good. . . This artwork is by the Two70 Lounge. . .I like it. Our current location . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdaviswv Posted June 27, 2017 #65 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Good morning Radio. The early morning/sunrise pics are wonderful. I tend to get up early on cruises but rarely early enough to get those pics. Thanks for posting. Have a great day 2! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyster Posted June 27, 2017 #66 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Good morning Radio! Thanks for the live review! I'm going on a 9 night NE/Canada cruise so looking forward to hearing the mini version here. I am curious if you can share the tender experience at Bar Harbor. We have early morning RC shore excursion plans and I'm just wondering how they work it all out for those with excursion tickets. Hopefully you have a beautiful day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madra2112 Posted June 27, 2017 #67 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Good morning Radio, This is bringing back memories - In October, my beloved and I celebrated our 25th anniversary on the 9 night Canada New England cruise. Sadly, winds meant we were unable to get off at Bar Harbour, so I look forward to vicariously visiting through this thread. For those interested, I did a review (not live), link in my sig. Have a ball sir!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyster Posted June 27, 2017 #68 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Good morning Radio, This is bringing back memories - In October, my beloved and I celebrated our 25th anniversary on the 9 night Canada New England cruise. Sadly, winds meant we were unable to get off at Bar Harbour, so I look forward to vicariously visiting through this thread. For those interested, I did a review (not live), link in my sig. Have a ball sir!! Oh I remember your review! I enjoyed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torpeedo Posted June 27, 2017 #69 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Thanks for taking the time to do this review! We had a regular balcony cabin last year and found it very comfortable and the shower had been redesigned and much larger so you can actually move your arms up to wash your hair! What cabin number are you in? (you can say at the end if you want to for privacy) I love your balcony!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillHoo Posted June 27, 2017 #70 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I just got off Anthem yesterday from their 4 night Cruise to Bermuda. It was brutally hot there! You'll have a great time on the Canada trip! Everything on board the ship was great! The only negatives I had were the bagels were extremely dense and the waffles were kinda doughy. But the bakers do a fantastic job with the breads and the MDR staff are terrific and the food is also very good 5 star service at the MDR and beteween 4 and 5 star quality for the food. The Windjammer will always have something that suprises you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brookmill18 Posted June 27, 2017 #71 Share Posted June 27, 2017 where did you find the waffles? It's the only breakfast food DS eats, but we usually do MDR for breakfast and they don't usually have them (though haven't yet been on Anthem). Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillHoo Posted June 27, 2017 #72 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Waffles are available at the WindJammer (buffet) over by the omelet station and in front of the Asian breakfast items. That would be the part of the windjammer on the rear (aft) and left side (starboard). I recall they are sometime near the strawberry pancakes and french toast too. They are round, about 4 inches diameter x 1 inch thick with a lacey pattern, not the usual square grid. Taste like they made them with a crepe batter, so they are very dense and doughy. Not to my taste. I usually prefer a light fluffy, crisp waffle. However, if I were carbing up for a marathon or after a heavy workout, I'm sure these would taste great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchin Posted June 27, 2017 #73 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Awesome! Look forward to your review. We are sailing Anthem in March for the first time so I'm soaking up all the information I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtaz105 Posted June 27, 2017 #74 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Here are a few more. . . Thanks for tuning in. Radio I love the Solarium I think I will be here this week Anthem of the Seas is leaving the pier slowly We are on our way I have a regular balcony Cabin on Deck 11 The balcony is very big. . . . Good afternoon Radio, What a beautiful balcony you have! We have a balcony just below the hump on our Anthem October cruise. Was wondering if yours is comparable to cabin 9660. So enjoy reading your posts. Fair winds and calm seas!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansolosmom Posted June 27, 2017 #75 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Trust me - you won't be able to do it all. We were on her for 9 days last year and never made it to the flow rider. :D Loved Jamie's it was my favorite restaurant on-board. We went twice with the 4-night dining package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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