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

[Another_Critic]

Did they have a top tier event on the 12/5 cruise?  I didn’t get an invite. I thought they started up again with D+ and Pinnacle invites.

[inna61]

1 hour ago, Radio said:

It appears to me that all precautionary measures have been working. There hasn't been any reported covid-19 cases. Real Caribbean is paying attention and monitoring situations on a daily basis.  

 

Radio

Thank you Radio! I feel much better!

[LuCruise]

2 hours ago, Radio said:

It appears to me that all precautionary measures have been working. There hasn't been any reported covid-19 cases. Real Caribbean is paying attention and monitoring situations on a daily basis.  

 

Radio

That's very comforting to hear.

[globaltraveller]

Do they do any testing to get off the ship since it was in Nassau?

[Radio]

32 minutes ago, globaltraveller said:

Do they do any testing to get off the ship since it was in Nassau?

 

They do not, unless a test is needed to return to your home country or if you're on a B2B, but for US Citizens just going home, there is no testing to get off the ship.

[Radio]

Hello everyone and good evening. Today marks the final day of the cruise. In just a few short hours, my Cruise will be over, and I will be asked to begin the debarkation process.

 

I enjoyed the Cheers with an Officer event today for lunch. I had a very good filet and enjoyed listening to the Captain and several officers that were present.

 

It seems that Captain Iv will be leaving the ship tomorrow for holiday, until April when he will be back. His replacement will be  Master Toni Kalne. He has been on for a week and will officially take command tomorrow. The Captain joked about about Captain Toni being so young (45)

 

I better start packing now. I have to get up at Radio Dark30 tomorrow to hopefully capture us sailing under the bridge.

Thanks for tuning in. . .

 

Radio

 

I had lunch at the Grande Dining Room.

 

 

 

There was room for about 100 DP 340

 

 

A very good selection.

 

 

 

Captain Iv spoke for about 20 min

 

 

 

The clouds were very low all day

 

 

 

 

No one in the pool, but the Lifeguards have to be ready

 

 

 

The Train Garden was in motion at Windjammer Marketplace.

 

 

 

[mrg0433]

Does Anthem have a Diamond/Platinum Members Lounge or just give drink vouchers. 

[mets123]

37 minutes ago, mrg0433 said:

Does Anthem have a Diamond/Platinum Members Lounge or just give drink vouchers. 

Anthem has a Diamond lounge on deck 4 outside the Royal Theater.

[mets123]

2 hours ago, Radio said:

Hello everyone and good evening. Today marks the final day of the cruise. In just a few short hours, my Cruise will be over, and I will be asked to begin the debarkation process.

 

I enjoyed the Cheers with an Officer event today for lunch. I had a very good filet and enjoyed listening to the Captain and several officers that were present.

 

It seems that Captain Iv will be leaving the ship tomorrow for holiday, until April when he will be back. His replacement will be  Master Toni Kalne. He has been on for a week and will officially take command tomorrow. The Captain joked about about Captain Toni being so young (45)

 

I better start packing now. I have to get up at Radio Dark30 tomorrow to hopefully capture us sailing under the bridge.

Thanks for tuning in. . .

 

Radio

 

I had lunch at the Grande Dining Room.

 

 

 

There was room for about 100 DP 340

 

 

A very good selection.

 

 

 

Captain Iv spoke for about 20 min

 

 

 

The clouds were very low all day

 

 

 

 

No one in the pool, but the Lifeguards have to be ready

 

 

 

The Train Garden was in motion at Windjammer Marketplace.

 

 

 

Radio,     Capt Ban used to be the other master of the ship. Is he now moving on to another ship? If so, he will be missed. 

[mrg0433]

2 minutes ago, mets123 said:

Anthem has a Diamond lounge on deck 4 outside the Royal Theater.

Thanks for the info.  We look forward to relaxing at the Diamond Lounge on our Jan 31 cruise.   

[mets123]

I'll see you there😁

[thompson4131]

7 hours ago, mrg0433 said:

Thanks for the info.  We look forward to relaxing at the Diamond Lounge on our Jan 31 cruise.   

Good luck finding a seat during the 5-8 time frame. No social distancing being observed. Must use drink vouchers in the lounge, so, no advantage of going to the lounge except for the free snacks.

[clochette]

17 hours ago, Radio said:

Captain Iv suggested at lunch again today that Anthem of the Seas will be sailing with over 3000 passengers starting tomorrow, and will sail full for.2.weeks after

 

Radio

 

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I know that you are probably getting ready to get off right now, but curious if they mentioned capacity after the holiday sailings, we are going on January 9.

 

[Radio]

Hello everyone and good morning. . .  Anthem of the Seas is back to Cape Liberty. She is getting ready right now to make over 3000 passengers very happy.

 

Very early this morning, around 5:15am we picked up the Pilot, and then we went under the bridge by 5:30am'. Anthem of the Seas was docked and tied up at  the Terminal at Cape Liberty at around 6am

 

The first passenger left the ship by about 6:45. Most passengers left the ship by around 9am. The Debarkation process was very smooth and very efficient. I left at 8:55 and was walking to my car by 9:10.  WOW. . .The facial recognition process works so well,  I wish all terminals had this.

 

I have many more pics and vids to share, but it will be much faster with my home system. It will take few days for me to sort everything out. Much of the footage and pics ends up on the Radio Press Room (cutting room floor), but I will try to get a several up in a few days.  I will try to re-read the whole thread and try to answer anything that I may have missed.

 

Thanks for tuning in. . .

 

Radio

 

The Debarkation Check outs were set up very early

 

 

 

We pass under the Verrazano Bridge around 5:30

 

 

 

Anthem of the Seas approaches the pier slowly for the final time this voyage.

 

 

 

 

There is a lot of work going on at the terminal with debarkation

 

 

 

 

 

No passengers anywhere in the lounges

 

 

 

 

No passengers on the outer decks

 

 

Departure Times

 

 

My view as I leave at 8:55

 

 

 

There was no traffic on the gangway

 

 

 

 

Most of the luggage was gone from the Terminal when I arrived

 

 

 

 

Radio, your Intrepid Reporter hopes to be on another ship very soon.

 

 

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Edited December 12, 2021 by Radio

[LuCruise]

Thanks for taking us along these past two weeks.  Looks like you've had a great time.  Safe travels home.  (Looking forward to any more photos that you share)

[retiredgram]

Thanks for allowing us to join you on your B2B. Enjoyed your reviews. Safe travels back home.

[Lady Hudson]

Thanks for the wonderful review.  So very much enjoyed it.  Katherine 

[Yorkvillain]

Bravo Radio. Bravo.  Thanks for doing this.

[Radio]

21 hours ago, Another_Critic said:

Did they have a top tier event on the 12/5 cruise?  I didn’t get an invite. I thought they started up again with D+ and Pinnacle invites.

It's it's funny that you mention that. I don't think I received an invite either. I received an invite for the November 28th Anthem of the Seas Cruise. . . 

 

I scanned every single notification that I received, and I'm unable to locate any notices for the Top Tier event.

[Radio]

On 12/10/2021 at 9:49 AM, Georgeny said:

Radio, can't believe that Linda and I were on the Oasis Oct 3rd with you and didn't have coffee together. Had no idea you also were sailing her with us. Just searching forums and thought of you and was hoping you were again out there doing your fantastic LIVE posts and found this.

 

We sail again Dec19th on Carnival Legend out of Baltimore. Honestly would be sailing Anthem instead form Bayonne but wanted to sail in that great Main Deck aft cabin with the huge deck we love one time. Only the Pride, Miracle, and Legend have those so decided to sail the Legend this Xmas cruise.

 

George in NY - Hoping to sail with you again sometime.

 

 

Thanks Georgeny . . . I'm sailing on Carnival Legend next month.

 

Radio

[sharonlacey]

Thanks again for taking us along, I will be going on the ninth of January and I am so excited.

 

[Hydrocatz]

On 12/10/2021 at 7:45 PM, Radio said:

 

Hello everyone and good evening. Today was a very relaxing day. There were so many different events today, I didn't know which one to select. I sat through a couple of trivia events, but never I seem to make it through the whole event. Afternoon Trivia, Ultimate Trivia, Friends Trivia. I'm not very good at trivia competitions.

 

I spoke to the Hotel Manager today. We were discussing future Cruise occupancy levels.

It was suggested that the next sailing would have over 3000 passengers and that the 2 holiday sailings which follow, would be a full ship. More crew will be coming on board this Sunday.

 

I was able to watch the rehearsal of Beatles Revolution show on Monday but I didn't reserve for last night and was Denied Entry. Note to Radio: Be sure to make a reservation for the shows you want to attend.

 

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

 

Radio

 

Promenade Deck 5 Starboard view

 

 

 

I'm glad this is here, but I don't want to use one.

 

 

The seas are very come today

 

 

 

Lots of shopping on Deck 4 today

 

 

 

"Friends" Trivia. . .(I wasn't very good)

 

 

 

I didn't realize bingo could be so costly.

 

 

 

I don't really understand this, but I like it

 

 

 

Beautiful sunset this evening

 

 

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Just catching up on the feed now that we're home with Internet and laughing that we made it into your Friends' Trivia picture all the way to the right with the toddler. We did pretty well in that Trivia at least. It was a great cruise overall and our first time at Coco Cay having a beach bed made the day really special. Until next time.

[uhclem42]

Back home, Great job on the Live reports.  I managed to sleep in and miss the Captain's talk.
I'll leave some comments in the Roll call thread.

[matt1]

On 12/5/2021 at 12:48 PM, Radio said:

Hello everyone good morning. My consecutive cruiser check-in is now complete.

 

 

Some crew are signing off their contract

 

Superb review as always! And thanks again for adding the Cruise Compass during your Week 1, they were so enormously helpful. Your daily dedication to these Live threads has always been amazing, and they are always a great read. Wish I had checked your pictures more often as to give me an idea as to how take better pictures! They are always so wonderful! I missed so many opportunities that you saw. Just wanted to add, if I may, that I can barely see me in this one (above and left of center) on your turnaround day standing behind my red car at the Tear Drop Memorial.
 

Until Radio’s next Live thread, we’ll be on standby with eager anticipation. Fair winds and following seas on all of your future cruises!

 

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Edited December 13, 2021 by matt1

[Radio]

2 hours ago, matt1 said:

Superb review as always! And thanks again for adding the Cruise Compass during your Week 1, they were so enormously helpful. Your daily dedication to these Live threads has always been amazing, and they are always a great read. Wish I had checked your pictures more often as to give me an idea as to how take better pictures! They are always so wonderful! I missed so many opportunities that you saw. Just wanted to add, if I may, that I can barely see me in this one (above and left of center) on your turnaround day standing behind my red car at the Tear Drop Memorial.
 

Until Radio’s next Live thread, we’ll be on standby with eager anticipation. Fair winds and following seas on all of your future cruises!

 

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Thanks, Matt1. . . Those were some very nice comments. Sorry I wasn't able to meet you and share a nice Americano. You should consider a "LIVE" for your next cruise. I have been doing Radio "LIVE with"  for for 20 years on Cruise Critic, and I don't care for my first few cruise "LIVE's"  I was just learning.

I learn from every one, and I borrow from others. As I read what I just wrote over the last 14 nights, I see many grammar, spelling, and syntax errors. . . Oh well.

Thanks again. I'm sure we will cross paths soon.

 

Radio