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Thanks everyone! For those who recommended taking the train...I think its best for us to get to the Boston area the day before we sail. I guess we would take the train and then Uber to a hotel and Uber to the port? I have to check because I don't know where we would get the train in NJ. I seem to remember looking once and there was no direct train plus we would have to leave our car and pay to park...I assume.

Next September we are going on a 15 day cruise out of Boston. We live in NJ so we will drive up there the day before we sail. Are there any hotels nearby that will let us leave our car there for the 15 days? I'm actually looking at an Embassy Suites about 26 miles from the port but I see no mention of this option. Since we aren't familiar with the area we thought it would be great to stay at a hotel and then be able to leave our car there and either take a shuttle...if that's an option...or Uber.

Thanks everyone!!!

I forgot one question...are you still allowed to bring a 12 pack of soda on the ship? My cruise documents say no nonalcoholic beverages 🤷‍♀️

We had Joff when we sailed last year and I thought I heard he was back. He was so good!!!! I was hoping he would be our CD on this cruise.

I am sailing on the Anthem in 12 days. The last time I cruised on Anthem was over a year ago. My questions for anyone who has recently sailed this ship: Is the Northstar still free on port days? When I sailed it was and it was $20 for sea days. I'm now seeing its $40! What about Ifly? I've only done this once and it was always free. Is it free on port days? I'm seeing a charge on what I believe are sea days. I know room cleanings are now once a day. Can you choose morning or evening or is that dependent on the cabin steward or deck (we're on deck 9). Lastly, is there Zumba on the ship? If there is, anyone know who is doing it? My last trip it was on sea days and Ziko was the one doing it. I saw him in May on the Adventure and he and Julietta (she is great and does lots on the ship including trivia) said they were trying to get back on the Anthem. 🤞 Lastly, who is the cruise director? I heard the one we had last year is back and he was amazing!!!!

How much are they going to charge you for that 6 pack? You're allowed to bring a 12 pack on the ship which is probably cheaper.

Last year a friend & I were on the Adventure. We had separate cabins right next to each other. We got to the room and got our cards, opened our doors and then were on our way. My friend for some reason had 2 cards. When we came back to our cabins, her card wouldn't open her door. She looks at it and it has someone else's name on it. Turns out she got the card that belonged to the cabin across from us. There were supposed to be 2 people in that cabin but one person couldn't make it because there was a hurricane where she lived and her card was in my friend's door. The other card she had was hers and that's the one she somehow used to initially open the door but it isn't the one she took with her. 😅 Lesson learned...always check the name on your card.

The last time I was on Anthem which was about a year ago...the only reservations you needed to make was for any show in 270. No other shows require a reservation.

Sorrentos!! Whenever we're on a ship that has one, that's where we go. Its never crowded and we can sit and relax without feeling like we're hogging a table because people are waiting. I avoid the WJ on embarkation day.

Same here! I had two cruises booked with the $18. Maybe we should blame RCCL for Covid as a way to avoid having to honor this great price. 😂

Where is "messages" in the app? I've never used it so I have never looked for it. Is it on the bottom and does it only show up once I'm on the ship?

Actually, this is a change. It used to be two bottles per cabin and now its one bottle per person so if you are in a cabin by yourself, you are only allowed 1 bottle not 2.

Sailing on the Anthem in November and they have eliminated our stop in Nassau. Because of this they are giving us OBC for the price of one day of the cruise which will be added once we get on board. My question is will I be able to see this on the app? I haven't been able to see any of my OBC on the app only on the website. Not sure if I'm just not looking in the right place or it just isn't on there. If I book an excursion, it will show me the OBC and ask if I want to use it but that's the only time I can see it.

Got an email today with this information. We sail November 5th and are skipping Nassau. While you still get to enjoy your day onboard Anthem of the Seas, to help make up for the missed port, we will provide you with a one-day (1) cruise fare refund in the form of an Onboard Credit. This will automatically be added to your SeaPass account on boarding day. Any unused portion will be refunded to your credit card associated with your onboard folio.

Can you be a little bit more specific?

I got an email that my November 5th Anthem cruise is skipping Nassau so we will have another day at sea and they said longer in Port Canaveral. I haven't checked yet to see the time.

I was able to open your link.

I'm booked on the Grandeur out of Boston September 7, 2024. A couple of stops in Canada and 3 stops in Greenland. It seems like the ship is filling up.

If I remember correctly, its up on top and I'm a short person so there is no way I'm reaching it. lol

I always bring one of those votive candles...not real candles...since there is no outlet in the bathroom.

Oldest (first): Explorer Newest: Symphony Favorite: Any of the Oasis class ships

Ugh...Ignore my previous post asking about the band on the Anthem. Not sure where my head was at. My friend is sailing on the Liberty next week and I'm curious if anyone on here has previous sailed the Liberty or maybe is on there now and can tell me what house band is on the ship and if they are good. We have seen lots of great bands on some our ships and hoping the Liberty will be the same. Thanks for any feedback and your forgiveness for my stupidity. 🤪

Are they good?

I'm asking for a friend...I really am. Trying to find out what band is going to be on the Anthem. My friend, her significant other and friends leave next Thursday and are hoping for a good band. If anyone has recently sailed or maybe is on Anthem now and can give me this information, that would be great. We have always been lucky and had good bands on all the ships we've sailed. Years ago on the Anthem it was the Royal Swedes who are amazing.