“LIVE” from Anthem of the Seas - Nov. 28, 2021

[CruisinMama2003]

37 minutes ago, matt1 said:

Current view of Nassau…

 

https://www.paradiseislandcam.com/

 

 

Wow, a full house already today in Nassau! 

[alexgtp]

@Radio How are Latin Heat (are they your typical 4-5 piece Latin salsa band, or are they a larger brass horn filled salsa band?) and what type of music does High Voltage play? Looking like the music hall is getting back to music! So excited for the NYE cruise.!

[CruiserQ123]

How much are masks being enforced? If you are sitting indoors (not actively eating/drinking), are you required to wear masks? (Yes to vaccination)

 

Do you know how many/what percentage are not vaccinated? Any breakthrough cases?

 

Thank you

 

[Radio]

2 minutes ago, CruiserQ123 said:

How much are masks being enforced? If you are sitting indoors (not actively eating/drinking), are you required to wear masks? (Yes to vaccination)

 

Do you know how many/what percentage are not vaccinated? Any breakthrough cases?

 

Thank you

 

All passengers are required to wear masks while indoors if not in a fully vaccinated area.  I think that the enforcement seems to be up to the individual Royal Caribbean employee. I viewed passengers in the Royal Esplanade that we're sitting down (not eating or drinking) and not wearing a mask. Five employees walk by and say nothing, and a 6th person walks by to suggest that they put on their mask.

[Grandma1951]

On 12/7/2021 at 8:32 AM, Grandma1951 said:

Another question I have is there a fee for room service now? I am from the time when the only fee was the gratuity you handed the person that delivered your order.  Thanks for info. 

Radio noticed you stayed at Courtyard Marriott in Elisabeth NJ.  Was it pretty decent i mean Clean?  We have the Sleep, Park, Cruise deal as we’re coming from RI. Usually we have left from Fla., but air fares are crazy $$. Would have cist more than cruise. Ridiculous.

[Radio]

12 minutes ago, Grandma1951 said:

Radio noticed you stayed at Courtyard Marriott in Elisabeth NJ.  Was it pretty decent i mean Clean?  We have the Sleep, Park, Cruise deal as we’re coming from RI. Usually we have left from Fla., but air fares are crazy $$. Would have cist more than cruise. Ridiculous.

It was very clean, and very quiet. The only thing I did not like was if a person wakes up at 3:00 or 4:00 in the morning (Radio Dark30), a person cannot get a cup of coffee. . .  Grrr. Other than that, think we're very nice.

 

Radio

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[Radio]

Hello everyone and good day.  I was able to finally make it over to Margaritaville. The place is stunning. . . in a Margaritaville way. 

 

Things are designed to make you feel very comfortable and relaxed. I saw adults there, but there were no kids. I would have thought there would be a lot of families because of the lazy river, the sprays, the fountains, and the slides. But it was very quiet (except a four piece Island band that was very good)

 

Margaritaville Nassau hasn't even been open for one year and there are many residences, and many rental units (hotel rooms) 

Cruise passengers can get a day pass which may interest me in the future. The cost for the day pass is $115 for adults and $45 for children. This price includes a $25 food credit. It shouldn't be hard to use the food credit due to the high pricing of food items that I saw.

 

The price includes pool, FlowRider, slides, beach and all non motorized water sports.
I will be cruising again next month and I am thinking of booking a day pass online.

It was a busy Cruise passenger day in Nassau. There were five ships in Port including Mariner of the Seas, Serenade of the Seas, Carnival Elation and Anthem of the Seas.

 

I left the ship today at around 1:00 p.m. and came back at around 4:00 p.m.. Anthem of the Seas will be here until 9:00 p.m. We will then head over to Perfect Day at Cococay. 

 

Here are some pics from today. Thanks for tuning in. . .

 

Radio

 

The peer construction is moving along quickly

 

 

 

Carnival Legend is docked in the new section of the pier

 

 

Mariner of the Seas

 

 

There is still much work to be done on the pier before they can work passenger structures

 

 

 

 

A statue in front of British colonial Hilton

 

 

 

Margaritaville, The Point

 

 

 

I believe that Margaritaville residences are here

 

 

 

Margaritaville exterior

 

 

 

Margaritaville boardwalk area

 

 

 

Margaritaville Beach

 

 

 

Finn's Up FlowRider

 

 

 

Water park rules

 

 

 

 

Food is a little pricey here

 

 

 

 

Margaritaville lazy river

 

 

 

 

The front desk area

 

 

 

 

Back to my home for the next 4 nights

 

 

 

 

I am ready for lunch. And then I must watch news.

 

 

 

That's all was very busy today

 

Edited December 9, 2021 by Radio

[JessyCruises]

If you visit the pub while Damian is performing and get a chance, can you please ask him how long he is onboard?  I am traveling on a B2B on Anthem in March and he is my fave!

[Radio]

Margaritaville The Point

 

 

 

 

Edited December 9, 2021 by Radio

[Radio]

 

Margaritaville

Lazy River

 

 

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[Luckynana]

Radio, Margaritaville is beautiful!  Thank you for sharing all of the great pictures.  Looks like a great way to spend the day in Nassau.

[Radio]

Five Ships in Port today. . . Carnival Legend is hidden

 

 

 

[CruiserQ123]

Do you happen to have the current menu for the Solarium Bistro as well as Chops Grille and Jamie's Italian?

 

When I search online, there are a couple different menus. 

 

Thank you

[njkruzer]

11 minutes ago, CruiserQ123 said:

Do you happen to have the current menu for the Solarium Bistro as well as Chops Grille and Jamie's Italian?

 

When I search online, there are a couple different menus. 

 

Thank you

If you are booked on the ship the menus might appear in the app under the restaurants. 

[CruiserQ123]

6 minutes ago, njkruzer said:

If you are booked on the ship the menus might appear in the app under the restaurants. 

Thank you! I never even thought to look there!

[njkruzer]

18 minutes ago, CruiserQ123 said:

Thank you! I never even thought to look there!

We're on the Jewel for New Year's and I've been reading menus and dreaming!  We were supposed to be on the Anthem this October and since we did a L&S of the TA to next October its still on my phone.

[CruiserQ123]

If you happen to be near Cafe at 270, would you mind taking a picture of the menu? There is not one on the app.

Is it like a sit down type restaurant or can you take it to go somewhere else to eat?

[njkruzer]

3 minutes ago, CruiserQ123 said:

If you happen to be near Cafe at 270, would you mind taking a picture of the menu? There is not one on the app.

Is it like a sit down type restaurant or can you take it to go somewhere else to eat?

No, not a sit down. It's cafeteria style where they plate what you want.  They serve the famous roast beef sandwich, among other sandwiches.  They have soups, and made to order salads. Nice desserts.  Most things are free but I think there are specialty coffees (not my thing so not sure).  You take your food and find a seat in 270 venue.  Cafe is right before you reach the venue.

[Radio]

Anthem of the Seas pulling away from the pier slowly. . . 

 

Radio

 

 

 

A short pulling away from the pier slowly vid . . .

 

 

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[Radio]

Hello everyone and good morning. 

Welcome to DAY 5 of "LIVE" from Anthem of the Seas.

 

We arrived at CocoCay this morning at 7:00 a.m. Passengers were cleared to go ashore at 8:00 a.m. I will go ashore after breakfast. Most likely around 9:00 a.m. today. I will hang out at the Oasis Lagoon pool.  I may check out the South Beach area as well.

 

Freedom of the Seas has joined us for the day at CocoCay. She arrived about 30 minutes after we did.  Today the approximate passenger count for both ships is around 4,000 passengers. CocoCay will be very busy today.

 

Here are a few pics from this morning.

Thanks for tuning in.

 

Radio

 

 

Anthem of the Seas approaches the pier slowly.

 

 

 

Freedom of the Seas approaches the pier slowly.

 

 

 

Crew is taking food products ashore.

 

 

 

Windjammer Marketplace for breakfast

 

 

 

It's time for CocoCay to wake up

 

 

 

The Perfect Day at CocoCay Pier

 

 

 

Two big ships are visiting today

 

 

 

Freedom of the Seas has been tied up to the pier

 

 

 

Passengers are now able to go ashore.

 

 

 

Today should be a bright sunny day

 

[Radio]

Oasis Lagoon Pool

 

Radio

 

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Edited December 9, 2021 by Radio

[Radio]

15 minutes ago, alexgtp said:

Have you spotted the eagles? They hang out by the trees over wavehut water sports center!

No eagles, but I found the Peacock. . . 

 

Radio

[chiapet]

Wow .. Thanks so much to Radio (and Matt)!  
 

All this current information has been extremely useful … as we plan (hopefully) to board this coming Sunday! 

[Radio]

Hello everyone and good afternoon. Wow. . .I had a great time at Perfect Day at CocoCay.

I left the ship around 9:00 a.m. and went over to the Oasis Lagoon Pool. The Lifeguard suggested there were 4200 passengers here today between both ships. It didn't seem overcrowded.

The water was a little cold when you first got in. But as soon as you submersed yourself, it was wonderful.

There was plenty of shade for any passenger who wanted shade. (and maybe a nice tan)

Today was a day of chill. I chill at the Oasis Lagoon pool, I chilled hanging out in the shade, and I chilled during lunch and exploration of CocoCay.

I was here in October on Oasis of the Seas (B2B), and I was lucky enough to stay in a Coco Beach Club Cabana.  Last week, I enjoyed a Coco Beach Club day pass, and this week I didn't pay an extra dime for a wonderful relaxing day. 

 

I've heard passengers discussing the downfall of CocoCay, and how it may be considered a " nickel and dime" scenario. 
Here are the facts. Every single thing that you could do at CocoCay two years ago, you can still do now and so much more for no cost. Yes there are options to have a better experience while here. . .but it is optional.

 

I applaud Royal Caribbean for what they have done. I would like it if all private islands had a complimentary pool to enjoy. The Beach, the Pool, and the Children's pool and water slides are all included here. And a nice lunch is also included.

 

I stayed ashore for about 4 hours. I am thinking that in about 1 hour there will be a news program that I may want to enjoy.

 

Here are a few pics from today. Thanks for tuning in.

 

Radio

 

Anthem of the Seas gangway on Deck 2

 

 

Captain Jill's Gallion for kids

 

 

 

Hand washing station

 

 

 

The zero level entry was nice on the Oasis Lagoon pool

 

 

 

The water was a perfect temperature

 

 

It was very clean as well

 

 

 

There were plenty of lounge chairs

 

 

 

 

The Up Up and away balloon was near the pool

 

 

 

 

The landscaping was beautiful

 

 

 

These are the steps to the bridge that go to the pool bar

 

 

 

There were lounges in the 4-in section of much of the pool

 

 

The pool did not seem overcrowded today

 

 

 

The direction posts worth with the island

 

 

 

I didn't expect to see a peacock on board

 

 

 

Edited December 9, 2021 by Radio

[Radio]

Here are a few more pics. . .

 

Radio

 

Life preservers are available for children or adults

 

 

 

Captain Jack's had it plenty of tables for lunch

 

 

 

 

The Harbor Beach area was very busy today

 

 

 

You can see the ship from any parts of the island

 

 

 

Captain Jack's galleon was serving a ton of food

 

 

 

There were plenty of beach accessible chairs for passengers who needed them

 

 

 

SplashAway Bay was very popular with families

 

 

 

Kids love SplashAway Bay

 

 

 

 

 

Next time here I may try this

 

 

 

The entrance to Chill Island

 

 

 

It is time to head back

 

 

 

I think it is a nice look for the hull to be painted blue.

 

 

 

I can see the Chill Island beach from the ship

 

 

 

You can even see NCL's Great Stirrup Cay from the ship.