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Really hoping my RT from Vancouver isn’t changed or cancelled because of this!

I was on Gem in 2016 and Anthem in 2016 and Jan of this year. Gem is a great ship if you like the smaller ships. My first cruise was I gem and I thought it was great. However, after I went on anthem my perspective completely changed. Anthem and RCCL all the way!

Being a young college student I do not have a credit card only a debit card. I have only cruised with my best friends family. The first cruise I went on (on NCL) I did not add a credit card before check in and they wouldn’t attach my moms card to my account since she was not sailing. However the last 2 cruises I’ve been have been on Royal (Anthem specifically) and I added my mom’s credit card to my onboard account (even though it wasn’t my name and she wasn’t sailing) and had no problem either time. Both times the check in agents said something to the effect of “great you have your expense account set up”.

Did this same intinerary in January.. best trip ever! Following along

Currently on Anthem. Captain came on about 3pm yesterday informing of us a grave medical emergency that could not be completed via helicopter evacuation due to severity of the patient & weather conditions. He was expecting an early afternoon arrival into Bayonne but due to rough seas and wind we were pushed back quite a bit and just arrived alongside the dock about 40 minutes ago. The original plan was to go back out to sea but with the late arrival time we are just staying in port until the usual disembarkation time tomorrow. Rumor has it the patient is a woman suffering from kidney failure and is on life support. Prayers to her and the family.

Excellent! Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!

Sending lots of positive thoughts to all the victims

Following! 22 more days until it’s my turn!

Hoping for the price of voom on my sailing to go down less then $14! Got it for $12 on my last sailing

Simply amazing! Thank you for posting Lloyd.

72 hours before your cruise

I'm also on this cruise :D Only 56 days!

This is my first 12 night but I have done a 10 night and was able to fit everything into a standard size large suitcase and a small backpack (and I'm a huge overpacked!). I find rolling clothes tends to save some space, but everything has their own methods. You can find lots of tips & tricks to maximize space on YouTube.

60 days until 12 night on Anthem to the Southern Caribbean!!

Did this excursion in December 2016. We met on the pier and met with an Atlantis representative who gave us wristbands and some information about the day. She led us to these large vands/small buses at the entersnce to the port and everyone got on (tons of buses and tons of people). When at Atlantis we were walked through the hotel, casino etc to the water park and showed the locker rooms and such. I believe it was $17 for a medium size locker. They had shuttles running constantly from about 2pm to 4pm to bring you back to the pier. It was nice having all the transportation arranged and I enjoyed the excursion very much! Hope this info is helpful (and accurate! It's only been a year and I can't remember everything :O )

You can take a water taxi for $4 per person each way in St Maarten and you'll be right on the beach

Underwater disposable camera! You can get one off of Amazon.

Following along! Can't wait to hear about the changes in itinerary and the ship.

Stayed on deck 13 last December and didn't notice any excessive noise.

The water park in Atlantis was definitely worth it, in my opinion. We booked the excursion through the ship and it was well organized and the water park and beach were both awesome.

Agreed! :D

I'm cruising on Anthem in January and I see multi device options. Maybe you need to wait until a bit closer to your sail date.

Bonine tablets (I take them everyday as a preemptive measure and have never gotten sick. Last cruise we went through some rough seas and most of my party was out of commission but I was fine). Also drink some ginger ale and have a green apple if you're already feeling sick. Sea bands are a good preemptive measure as well. I always wear mine.

WWRY. The Gift was not good. We left about 20 minutes in and we weren't the only ones

Never been on Liberty but Anthem's port Cape Liberty is very close to EWR. It is also an amazing ship!

I enjoy the free hot tea and coffee and love the iced tea on RC! Love mixing my iced tea with lemonade :)