"LIVE" from Anthem of the Seas - January 19, 2018

[Denversail]

I think it was after that child drowned. I don’t recall if it was in 2016 or early 2017. I think it was on one of the mega ships. We had lifeguards posted on our last few cruises.

 

 

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[Formula280SS]

Radio

 

 

 

Here is our current location

 

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Radio, nice thread. We just got off Anthem's 12N SC cruise. I like your ship tracker better than what I've accessed. What is the source (website, etc.)?

 

Thanks.

[Clarea]

Don't think I have ever seen a life guard before by a Royal Caribbean pool before? When did they start that?

 

 

Jimbo:)

Summer 2017 was when we saw the first lifeguards on Oasis. They are on all ships now, and when they go off duty (11pm on Oasis), the pools are closed. Hot tubs are not subject to the lifeguards, so they can stay open.

[Radio]

Radio, nice thread. We just got off Anthem's 12N SC cruise. I like your ship tracker better than what I've accessed. What is the source (website, etc.)?

 

Thanks.

I use my Garmin GPSmap76 CS connected to my laptop with Delorme Navigation software.

 

Radio

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[newcruiser80]

Summer 2017 was when we saw the first lifeguards on Oasis. They are on all ships now, and when they go off duty (11pm on Oasis), the pools are closed. Hot tubs are not subject to the lifeguards, so they can stay open.

 

 

 

We were on Anthem July 2016 when we had to return to Cape Liberty shortly after departure because a child drowned in the outdoor pool.

 

 

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[Turtles06]

You get the hordes of children. We get the Super Bowl. ;) :D

 

Is this "Yeshiva Week"?

 

Radio, thanks for taking the time to do this live thread. We'll be on Anthem for our second time next month. She's a stunningly beautiful ship.

[Jimbo]

Summer 2017 was when we saw the first lifeguards on Oasis. They are on all ships now, and when they go off duty (11pm on Oasis), the pools are closed. Hot tubs are not subject to the lifeguards, so they can stay open.

 

I guess that is why we missed that, our last RCCL cruise was in October 2015 and last cruise overall was in June of 2017 on Celebrity in Alaska, not sure if they had it on there are not, didn't go by the pool much on that cruise.

 

 

 

Jimbo

[AAA75]

when we got onboard I thought the dinner ware was “burnt” as it had a browned edge. Turns out that is the way it is.

[ckrobyn]

Is this "Yeshiva Week"?

 

 

 

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It very well might be! There’s a Kosher section of the Windjammer. I’ve never seen that before.

 

 

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[Life is Good Cruising]

Is this "Yeshiva Week"?

 

Yes it is.

[newcruiser80]

Great review so far, Radio! Thank you!!

 

We will be on Anthem this year February, March & July. Curious to know - do you know how many D, D+ and pinnacles are on board? How has the Diamond Lounge been?

 

 

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[Radio]

Great review so far, Radio! Thank you!!

 

We will be on Anthem this year February, March & July. Curious to know - do you know how many D, D+ and pinnacles are on board? How has the Diamond Lounge been?

 

 

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The Diamond Lounge has been packed every night. I will check in the CL to find out the numbers. . .

 

Radio

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[Lovetocruise2002]

Great review so far, Radio! Thank you!!

 

We will be on Anthem this year February, March & July. Curious to know - do you know how many D, D+ and pinnacles are on board? How has the Diamond Lounge been?

 

 

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This is from a member on another board who is sailing right now on Anthem.

 

 

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[PCWalton1]

Radio,

Thanks for the great review. Are the bumper cards something that can be signed up for ahead of time online or do we wait till we get on board?

thanks

[Croozin Soozin]

Radio,

Thanks for the great review. Are the bumper cards something that can be signed up for ahead of time online or do we wait till we get on board?

thanks

 

First come, first served. No sign up.

[Life is Good Cruising]

Radio,

Thanks for the great review. Are the bumper cards something that can be signed up for ahead of time online or do we wait till we get on board?

thanks

We find the best time to ride the bumper cars is on Embarkation day at noon, very few people waiting.

[Tee & Chilli]

We find the best time to ride the bumper cars is on Embarkation day at noon, very few people waiting.

Totally agree

[KingdomCAPT]

We're sailing in April on Grandeur, and rejoin Anthem in October. Love tuning the "Radio" to get your great reviews. Thanks for continuing to do this. Your expert reports and wonderful pictures make it easy to imagine being aboard again. Have a great cruise!

[Mott1086]

RADIO--

 

Where Is The Escape Room Located?

 

Can That Be Pre-Reserved Via Cruise Planner?

 

Thank You!

 

-Michael

[Tee & Chilli]

It’s located outside the Seaplex. The room can be easily missed. Escape can be reserved however if it’s not showing in the cruise planner, go to the theatre after you board and there is a table to sign up. I signed up after embarkation.

[UnMe4ever2gether]

It very well might be! There’s a Kosher section of the Windjammer. I’ve never seen that before.

 

 

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Can you take a photo of the Kosher section in the Windjammer.

 

Thank you.

 

Aileen

[Radio]

Can you take a photo of the Kosher section in the Windjammer.

 

Thank you.

 

Aileen

 

Yes. . . I will take a few photos

 

Radio

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[Radio]

Hello everyone . . . Today turned out to be a delightful day. It was suggested that the temps would be around 55F, but they warmed up to 64F. The sun was in and out, and there were a lot of clouds but it was just the type of day that everyone needed.

 

 

Many passengers made their way out to the pool deck, and the football game even brought more passengers to come out enjoy the sun. I lounged around with a few friends today, but did not go into the pool. We enjoyed Casino Royale, and had a nice lunch at Michael’s Pub. I spent a good portion of the day watching the news which I needed badly. I watched Rogue One which I enjoyed in the Royal Theater. Popcorn was being sold at $3 per box on Deck 4 that many passengers brought into the theater.

 

 

I must get to SeaPlex tomorrow. I will try to get up there in the afternoon while in Port Canaveral. I had a very nice meal at Chopstonight. It was part of the By One, Get One deal for D+ members. Chops has the best steaks (Bu the truffled fries had no truffle) . . . Their desserts were very tasty.

 

 

I was able to get my Tender tickets for CocoCay. Ricardo(Concierge) gave them to me after dinner. I tried to get a Bungalow or Cabana .. . He suggested that they were sold out, but would put me on the wait list.Ricardo also suggested that there were 22 Pinnacles, 169 Diamond Plus and 397 Diamond members on board.

 

 

Here are a few pics from today. . .

 

 

 

 

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Dance Class at the Music Hall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Music Hall Passageway

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reserved Lounge Chairs . . . only $150.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You even get Champagne and Lunch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The warmer weather brought some passengers out on the pool decks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I had a nice lunch at Michael’s Pub. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Radio]

Here are a few more. . .

 

Radio

 

 

The Solarium is my favorite place on Anthem of the Seas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The decks were filled during the playoff games

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The fans seemed to 50/50 about the outcome

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The “Bus Stop” smoking area on Deck 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunny Promenade walk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think I’ll wait until later to hop in . . .

 

 

 

 

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[prekteacher]

Radio,

 

Your report is awesome as always! It has made me consider Anthem in the future. I love the Oasis class but your pics are showing a beautiful and unique ship. I am intrigued now.

 

Thank you. Hope you continue to Enjoy this cruise.

 

Barbara