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Thanks for all the info. Will bring a cup, even if just for ice water, but will try to get it filled with soda at the bar to se what happens.

We are leaving on the Gem July 5th and have the soda package. Are there soda machines like on other ships or do you need to go to one of the bar areas? Also, we plan on bringing our own cups as the bar cups are so small. Will they let us use these? thanks

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Thanks for the info. We are going out on the Gem July 5th . Got a few questions for you. We have the soda package and on some ships they have the soda machines and some you have to go to a bar area. Which does the Gem have? Also, what are some of the sights on the island we really don't want to miss. With 2 1/2 days we don't want to get bored but also don't want to miss anything. What is the easiest way to get around the island. (one of us uses a cane and doing stairs can be a problem). Thanks for any info.23 days and counting:)

My teenage son has brought his acoustic guitar with him on EVERY ONE of our 6 cruises and never had a problem. He has entered many talent shows on board and became quite popular with other guests. He wont ,leave home without it!!

My son is thinking of bringing his guitar on our upcoming cruise. I am trying to dissuade him, not because of his playing (he's very good) but because there are already 4 of us in an aft mini-suite and I can't imagine where the guitar can go when he's not playing it.

My teenage son brings his guitar on EVERY cruise we go on!!! He'd sleep with it if he had to:D!!!

Decided to read up on this game. Very interesting!! Shows all the strategies needed to win

 

http://wizardofodds.com/games/flip-it/

Thanks for the article Parrotfeathers. Helps add to the challenge (but I really only do it for fun:) )

Anthem quarter slide game

 

 

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I already hear it calling my name!!!!😂

We will be right there beside you on that cruise. Addicted as well, although we learned how to play Blackjack on our last cruise and had a lot of fun with that, so we may do that again this time.

 

 

 

For me it's about length of play. I don't play in the casino to try and make money, it's not an investment, it's just for fun. I can take $60 into a casino and spend maybe 20-30 minutes playing slots or roulette before I'm broke, while I can sit at the quarter slide for an hour or two.

Yeah, I don't "gamble" in the casino at all. This game is more just for fun and you'd be amazed at the folks you meet and strike up conversations with. Last year on our cruise I met a gentleman who alternated with me for quite a while, watching each other's quarter machines so we could get more quarters from the change machine without losing our spots:) Talk about addicted!!! :)

That game has worse odds than slots or roulette!

Yeah, I know but I love it! !!

They have the quarter slide game

YES!!!! I, unfortunately am quite addicted to that game.:)

Thanks

We set sail on Anthem in 6 days :) but I have a couple questions. For those who have been on Anthem...Do they have the "Quarter slide game" in the casino. The one where you drop a quarter in and hope the quarters fall? Also, about the onboard communication package for $7.95pp (for people to text each other onboard). Can that be used with tracfones.(Easy way to keep track of my teens)

Thanks

I very strongly second the recommendation of going on an Oli's Trolley tour.

 

https://olistrolley.com/

Thanks Merion Mom. We did book a tour through Oli's Trolley. appreciate the info.

We will dock at Bar Harbor on our Anthem cruise in August. We want to go see Arcadia park (I think that is how you spell it) but really don't want the expense or structure of a tour. I heard there might possibly be public transportation we could take.is this true,what is the cost,and is it close enough to have enough time to get there,look around and still catch transportation back without missing the ship? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks Bob. Can ALL balcony dividers be removed. My Ta wasn't sure if they all could be.

I have booked balcony room 12166 and connecting balcony room 12164 for my teenagers. Does anyone know if the balcony divider can be removed so they too can be connected for a larger balcony. Thanks for any help.

I was wondering if anyone knows if tracfones work on The Anthem. My kids have them and I thought it would be a good way to keep in touch with them via text, since they tend to "get lost" quite often.:)

LOVE IT!!! How do you know when the dance will be performed? I would love to watch it (definitely NOT dance it) when we go in August. Do they announce when it will be done? Thanks

We are booked for the August 25th 9 day cruise on Anthem from New Jersey going to Canada/New England. We have never cruised up that way (we usually go South) at this time of the year so we are not sure what to pack. Will it be cold? I'm assuming a jacket/sweatshirt but what about pants/shorts and will it be warm enough to swim? Thanks

We are reserved for Anthem on August 25th. I don't drink alcohol or soda what else is available (for free or purchase)?

Any charge for air hockey, ping pong, etc?

Thanks so much for all the info. We will have to think on it. I would rather enjoy the ship but my teens want Disney!!!

We are due to set sail on the Gem on July 5th. One of our stops is at Cape Can. and we are wondering if it is even worth it to attempt a day at Disney??? I have been told you can take a taxi to it.

I believe since you are indifferent cabins you don't have to. It's by cabins not reservations.

My brother and sister-in-law just got back from a cruise on The Breakaway. They RAVED about the Vibe Beach Club. We are going on the Gem in July. Does anyone know if there is a Vibe Beach Club on the Gem? or anything like it? Thanks

Thanks for all the advice. We decided it's better to be safe than sorry and called our travel agent to purchase the insurance.