irisheileen

We fortunately only experienced no AC in some public areas. OUR cabin was 9540 and we never lost AC thank God!

6 hours ago, psternklar said:

For those boarding today please post updates if available.

Yes  I'm curious as well as to how things are being handled with new set of passengers 

8 minutes ago, PortSideCruzan said:

 

Hi irisheileen ☺️

 

Anthem is going to gain an extra hour. Did Anthem change it clocks back one hour already? If not, the hour turned back/gained should take place tonight, late.  

 

On night 3 Anthem turned clocks forward 1 hour to match the time in St Maarten, St Kitts, Antigua, Puerto Rico, Barbados & St Lucia.

 

The extra hour gained back should be of some help as the Anthem pushes forward towards Bayonne.

 

☺️

 

 

 

 

Hi, we already changed back to Bayonne time a day or so ago. I've lost track when.

We are told 9am arrival. 

Bring some foam ear plugs to use when you know there will be noise.

We are due in Bayonne at 9am instead of 7am.

On the Anthem praying for the patient. 

I believe we are starting to move. 11pm ship time (Bayonne time)

Also praying for a passenger needing a medical evacuation. Anthem in now heading to Bermuda due to arrive by 930pm to evacuate the passenger.  Glad they will get the medical attention they need. 

FYI for those boarding next, this Friday,  we are expected 2 hours later due to change in course. 

We too are on this sailing. Fortunately for us on deck 10 forward starboard and our traveling companions on deck 6 forward port, we have had AC. We both have balconies. I am sorry to hear about so many passengers and crew without AC. It can ruin an otherwise awesome cruise. 

This is our 1st time on the Anthem and love it.

On 12/29/2018 at 6:58 PM, Dunholme said:

In December we took the local bus to the English Harbour US$1.75 pp.  Entry to Nelsons Dockyard and Shirley Heights US$8 pp. From Nelson's Dockyard we took a taxi to Shirley Heights then back to ship US$65 for 4. There were plenty of taxis outside Nelson's Dockyard.  Total for 4 US$100 for the entire trip.  We enjoyed a leisurely walk around with time for coffees etc.

So, which # bus did you take to English Harbour?  Then how did you get to Nelson's Dockyard from there?  Then a random taxi to Shirley Heights?  Did you then retain that same taxi driver at Shirley Heights to take you back to ship or beach?  THANKS!

Also, is is cost efficient to just get a taxi from pier to Nelson's Dockyard, stroll around and then catch any available taxi to Shirley's Heights, have that taxi wait and go back to ship?

We have been to these areas before years ago, but our travelling partners haven't and we want to enjoy the day with them.  We don't want to walk up to Shirley's Heights 😊. We don't think we want to go to a beach afterwards, just the attractions.  As I recall, the taxi drivers are regulated, right?  We won't get ripped off if just hiring a taxi at the pier, right? What would the cost for 4 ppl be each way/round trip? Also, thinking of Lawrence of Antigua $ price? or Scenic Tours Antigua for $38. Hoping for comparisons of your experiences of each method.  Which have you done?  We arive 7am and all aboard 4:30pm.  I would want to be on board by "3:30" for peace of mind. 😎 Thanks.

We took the public bus #2 to Nelson's Dockyard.

I have seen on a much older post that it is bus #17 that goes to Nelson's Dockyard.  Do they both travel that way?

25 minutes ago, Merion_Mom said:

 

 

You are so bad!  😄 😄 😄 

Oh.... now I get it 

Thanks! I think it will be fun! 🍹

We each have the Refreshment Package.  Will the bionic bar make me a non-alcoholic drink?  Or, is there only a preset drink menu from which to choose?  Thanks

Awesome, detailed review.  I copy/pasted a lot of helpful information for our upcoming January 12 night anthem cruise!  Thanks so much!

Sounds like you had a great time!  

Thanks for your review.  We can't wait to sail on the Anthem for the first time this January.

On 11/27/2018 at 11:01 AM, smplybcause said:

 

Incorrect. Royal Caribbean is not a healthcare provider and therefore not subject to HIPAA rules. Also, the rules are on what the provider can share with other parties not on what it could ask. 

Exactly.

Woohoo I can graduate kindergarten I was successful and using Wi-Fi calling and video calling. For those that are following my screen then showed a little phone receiver with the Wi-Fi signal above it as well as the video call and that was a confirmation that I was on Wi-Fi. Thank you to everybody who has answered!

9 hours ago, Host Clarea said:

Royal IQ only allows texting to those using Royal IQ on the same ship.

 

There have been reports of some texting apps working without purchasing VOOM, such as Google Hangouts.  However, if you don't want to depend on this anomoly (which may or may not be fixed by the time you cruise), I'd get VOOM Surf and enable WiFi calling on your phone.  WiFi calling will give you voice and text capability to the outside.  Keep the phone in Airplane mode whenever you are onboard the ship.

 

Best to test WiFi calling at home, there is usually a one-time setup procedure that must be completed while connected to cellular.

 

 

Thanks. I checked my settings and it looks like I already have Wi-Fi calling turned on. I have a screenshot of it below. Since it's already been on how do I test if it works?

Cruising on the Anthem Jan 6th -12 nights and I need to be in contact with family because my sister is sick.

• Do I need to buy a package to easily text  using my Android cell phone to the outside (not people on ship) on the Anthem?
• Does Android texting work well on Anthem without Voom package? 
• We need to get Royal IQ app on phone to text, correct? That only allows testing to others on board, right?
• If I buy VOOM Surf, will I also be able to PHONE home to the outside?  If so, how? Do I need an app? Which one?😕
• Do I keep phone on Airplane mode at any time?  When? 😀

Thanks!!

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Plus check out this lawsuit..

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/fl-bz-travel-insurance-kickback-suits-20180927-story.html

YES, it works.

I don't normally comment on the style of a post, but why the huge font? Is there a point being made, or is this how your computer is set up?

I also have had our reservations confirmed via

jlynch@carambolabeachclub.com