Live - Anthem of the Seas 2-9-18 to 2-17-18

[accio_7]

I do not see the GoPro 6 only the 5

 

 

 

They may have the 6 but it is not on display.

 

 

 

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So, I'm looking into using a GoPro-type camera for my upcoming cruise on Adventure, and am currently testing a few from a friend of mine at work. As he works in IT (like me), he is fairly techy and bought about a billion accessories for his toys and brought both cameras (one is real, other is fake) in from home. Anyway, I really like how easy they are to use :) He actually offered to lend it me for my December 2018 cruise, so I think if all goes well, I may end up buying one next year for my Harmony cruise in 2019.

[Brianweb]

So, I'm looking into using a GoPro-type camera for my upcoming cruise on Adventure, and am currently testing a few from a friend of mine at work. As he works in IT (like me), he is fairly techy and bought about a billion accessories for his toys and brought both cameras (one is real, other is fake) in from home. Anyway, I really like how easy they are to use :) He actually offered to lend it me for my December 2018 cruise, so I think if all goes well, I may end up buying one next year for my Harmony cruise in 2019.

Take a look into the Yi 4K, very comparable to the GoPro but much cheaper. I have a Yi 4k and love it.

 

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[XJokerX]

Wow, that is really exciting to actually see the mythical (well, now not-so-mythical) island of Coco Cay. I'm 0/2 on my Anthem trips.

[accio_7]

Take a look into the Yi 4K, very comparable to the GoPro but much cheaper. I have a Yi 4k and love it.

 

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The knock-off that I think I am going to eventually purchase is a 4K model, I just don't know which manufacturer it is. (My friend said it was around $100 Canadian and he purchased through Amazon.ca.) I filmed a few videos around the office and really like the quality :) The micro-SD card doesn't appear to be that expensive nor the multi-accessory kit.

 

He also has a Hero 3 which was gifted to him from his wife (performance bonus through her company) and said that the cost of the camera and accessories is night and day compared to the knock-off.

[ladylyn915]

Love Love Love! your ongoing report. Will be on the Anthem this July for the first time and the information you have shared is just invaluable.

 

Thank you so much!

[seadog67]

Hi Critics, we made it back onboard after a fabamondo morning on CocoCay! I will check back on some questions posted in a bit.

 

On quick answer about to go cups in 270, they do not have them freely available but just ask they person making specialty coffees for one and they give you one. Not ideal but I just did it so you should be good.

 

Also, I did not take notice as to where tender tickets were being dispensed due to our Suite Status we did not need them. As we were returning there were still full tenders heading over at 12:30 pm so if you want to maximize time on the island, try and get early tickets.

 

It was really nice on the island today, have many videos and pictures to share a bit later..

 

Our morning powwow location.. very empty as we were on the second tender over..

 

 

Anthem anchored proud and tall!

 

 

$395 for a cabana... we’ll pass this time...

 

 

Because why not...

 

 

Beach Yoga and Paddle Boarders Excursion..

 

 

Be back later with some more videos and picture once the phone battery recharges.

 

 

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[CruisinPedsNurse]

A Muppet Constitution

 

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I love this! Thank you for posting. The muppets are my favorite.

 

 

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[hurls88]

Great Pictures

[OACAggie]

Good info on the disney excursion, your info helped me greatly in my planning.

 

 

In regards to Coco, when & where did they start handing out tender tickets to the "gold" :D members?

 

Tender tickets...It is usually on the last sea day prior to Coco in 270. On my sailing, they started handing out about 30 mins. before the scheduled time which was 2:00pm. We had lunch in 270 around 1:00 and saw them set up at about 1:30. A line started, so they started handing out the tickets. We got tender #1, but we ended not making there due to weather.

[Schatzie45]

Hi Seadog,

one question. How are the beds? On our last 2 cruises on the LOS they were really hard and uncomfortable, and had to ask for extra mattress covers to be able to get comfortable. On Anthem in October, wonder if the beds were the same, Thanks

[Lovetocruise2002]

Thanks Seadog67 for looking! Glad you made it to Coco Cay!

[tinker1bell]

Currently at the..

 

 

 

Awaiting the start of the Scavenger Hunt Activity...

 

Meanwhile the Schooner Bar Menu.. probably well known by know on the boards but the old Royal Photos on the pages never get old to look at...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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My favorite drink from there is the Lavender Martini and our favorite Bar Tender was Ashish. Hope he will be there for our September 6th cruise!!😍

[num1crewsfam]

Just booked an Anthem cruise today!!! LOVING this review. Thank you for taking us along!!!!

[Sjpenguin]

Love your reviews! Can you please continue to post the daily compass

I missed it yesterday. Thanks and keep enjoying one of my favorite ships!

 

 

 

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[seadog67]

Great Pictures

 

 

 

I love this! Thank you for posting. The muppets are my favorite.

 

 

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Thanks! Glad it is enjoyable! Thanks for following along!

 

 

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[seadog67]

If you can, please ask around for the status of the dock. Are they still on track for a June completion date? Any other news on it? Thanks!

 

 

 

I did not ask but you can see the progress here. Seems they have a ways to go but looks promising that is for sure!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[seadog67]

Love Love Love! your ongoing report. Will be on the Anthem this July for the first time and the information you have shared is just invaluable.

 

Thank you so much!

 

 

 

Awesome ladylyn! Glad it is helpful and enjoyable. It is what makes CC so great. Have a blast in July!!

 

 

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[Newbcruiser1]

I once had my flight home cancelled due to bad weather at home and had to spend a couple of extra days at Disney. There is quite a lot to see and do without buying park tickets. You can ride the boats and monorail and go resort hopping and dream of future trips. There is a nice walk between Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness, once there you can go in the barns and see the horses, or lounge on the (no-swimming) beach. The Boardwalk resorts are also a great place to explore and have some ice cream. Character meals at a resort are another option, not free, but less than park tickets. Disney Springs is nice but I think the resorts are more interesting if you have 4-6 hours to spend. There are also plenty of cheap ubers within Disney to make things more efficient between point A to point B.

 

 

 

Thanks for the ideas! I’ve seen the resorts, etc on my land trips in the past. A character meal could be fun though (again, I’ve done several but always in the parks). Alternatively I’d be just as happy at Disney springs as they’ve changed quite a bit since I was there last (5 years ago) and would be just as happy wandering around the stores, having a nice lunch, etc.

 

 

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[seadog67]

Hi Seadog,

one question. How are the beds? On our last 2 cruises on the LOS they were really hard and uncomfortable, and had to ask for extra mattress covers to be able to get comfortable. On Anthem in October, wonder if the beds were the same, Thanks

 

 

 

Our bed, while firmer than our mattress at home is very comfortable and we have had no issue on our 3 trips on Anthem with the beds. I have known back issues and fare really well on them.

 

 

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[seadog67]

Love your reviews! Can you please continue to post the daily compass

I missed it yesterday. Thanks and keep enjoying one of my favorite ships!

 

 

 

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You read my mind!

 

Day 5 Compass

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[seadog67]

Well now that the good old PiPhone XL is charged we can continue with our day...

 

Last we left we were heading over on the second tender to CocoCay..

 

 

 

Arrived lickety split past the new dock being constructed

 

 

We headed left after arriving to grab two chairs and see Anthem Anchored in all here glory

 

Choices Choices...

 

These two will do...

 

 

She’s a beauty

 

 

 

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[seadog67]

Then wandered all over to the right side of the island...

 

Plenty of floating mats to rent ( they did not have prices listed as in the past)

 

 

Washy Washy is here also...

 

 

In the event we get lost...

 

 

“Watch the tram car please”.... (Wildwood NJ trademarked saying, so now I have to pay royalties from this trip report )

 

 

Said Tram

 

 

This guy has a tough job!

 

 

 

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[seadog67]

Further down I came upon the cabanas and showed my sweet cabin card thinking this would get me entry, $395 please then you can enter... uuuhh never mind...back to steerage...

 

 

 

Further down the right...

 

 

They have...

 

Hoops

 

 

Volleyball..

 

 

Soccerball Pool

 

 

 

 

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[seadog67]

They also have one heck of a slide.. not sure of the cost or how to gain access

 

 

 

Also have Hammocks, glad no one video’d me trying to lay in one and falling out............

 

 

Soon enough we had enough morning alcohol, and sun and headed back to de ship...

 

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[FirstAnthem]

I notice on the cruise compass that it says the evening's dress theme is Casual. I'm assuming that means the suggested dress for dinner. We have early seating in the MDR. What would casual mean? Mostly wondering for my husband and son who would love to be as casual as possible!