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    Just off Adventure of the Seas review

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    On 6/29/2019 at 12:38 PM, Lady Hudson said:

    I was on Adventure in May and going back in July.  I didn’t experience anything like the OP and her group (but I was able to use the Diamond/+ breakfast area) in the MDR.  Sometimes trying to seat a large group like the OP had can be an issue as well.  

     

    To the OP.  Sorry you had a bad experience on Adventure.  Summer time cruising can sometimes be hectic as is traveling with a larger group.  I would, if I were you, give Adventure another chance in the future..  IMHO Adventure is a great ship.

    Can you explain the breakfast dining for Diamond + members 

     

    thank you

    Anthem of the Seas July 12 2018 Review

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    We are booked for a 9 night cruise next summer. I didn't realize there are only 3 pre-booked shows. Were the other shows that don't require pre-booking good in your opinion?

     

    My husband enjoys shows and I didn't realize until after booking how few Anthem had compared to Oasis' pre booked shows.

     

    We are family of 4 (including 2 teens) who booked non-refundable so I don't feel like shelling out $400 to change ships. Oasis doesn't sail in summer 2019 anyway.

     

    Thanks!

     

     

    They had a ton of entertainment besides the pre booked shows. The magician was amazing. The comedy shows were great some were adult only and the tribute acts were fantastic. We had the Police Experience and honestly they were one of the highlights of the entertainment onboard.

    Anthem of the Seas July 12 2018 Review

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    We had our group of ten and walked right to the taxi stand. They had plenty of vans available we told our driver to pick us up at 430 and she was there promptly at 430. The drive is about ten minutes each way.

     

    When we arrived at the resort I went to the front desk and they were very accommodating. It truly was a perfect beach day. I highly recommend it.

    Anthem of the Seas July 12 2018 Review

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted · Edited by apc0204
    Grammar

    Anthem of the Seas July 12 2018

     

    I am a Diamond member on Royal and am writing this review as a long time cruiser.

     

    The ship is absolutely gorgeous the crew keep her spotless and she really has unique charm. That being said the ship IS CROWDED. Keep in mind we were sailing during peak summer vacation time. I was shocked because the Oasis class never felt remotely crowded compared to this.

     

    The windjammer was an absolute nightmare during breakfast and lunch however the great news is they offer a great breakfast in cafe 270 as well as a full buffet in the Solarium Bistro for breakfast and lunch. We thoroughly enjoyed it there and it was never crowded.

     

    The food in the main dining room for dinner was excellent. We were at my time dining and traveling with three other cabins so on the first night we asked to have a table for ten every night at 730. They were very accommodating and had top notch service every night. Table 701 in American Icon Ricardo was our waiter and Remzi was our head waiter.

    Ricardo brought out as much as you wanted and often brought things we never ordered just to try. Cannot say enough about the staff... excellent all around.

     

    We ate at Chops and Jaimie’s Italian as well both meals were excellent and very memorable. I highly recommend Jaimie’s for the homemade pastas and pear prosciutto and arugula salad.

     

    The cabins... I had balcony cabin 8264 and honestly it may have been the best balcony cabin I ever had. Loved the layout it was huge. Tons of storage, large tv and refrigerator. The best part was you could shower leave the bathroom door open and have a full view of the ocean from the glass enclosed shower.

    The entertainment was great really enjoyed “The Gift” and “Spectra’s Cabaret”. My favorite was the “Police Experience” who were amazing. If you are a music fan definitely check them out.

    Our cruise stopped at Bermuda, St Maarten, San Juan, and Labadee.

     

    Bermuda was great have been several times we wandered around town and did some shopping. St. Maarten was wonderful as we took a van to Divi Little Bay resort which was only $5pp and spent the day at the beautiful beach. Beach chairs were $5. It’s amazing the money we saved by doing our own excursion. San Juan I stayed onboard to use the pools as I have been numerous times and rather be on the Anthem. Labadee was great but extremely crowded 4500 people fighting for a spot at the various beaches.

     

    Fellow passengers were often downright rude to the point we witnessed many arguments throughout the sailing. It’s pretty sad when people have to fight and push over buffet food, pool chairs, and seats in the theater. When the elevators open let the people off before barging in.

    In general I loved the ship but it was WAY too crowded for me. I also didn’t like the pool towel policy. It became quite a pain especially waiting twenty minutes for towels as you were getting off to Labadee. NCL does this right they provide you towels in your stateroom and replace them daily and have a desk by the pool. Hopefully RC changes this policy in the future.

     

    Overall a great trip and made many memories with our traveling companions.

    LOS naughty room

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    Ten is alot really. I mean if one has a license to carry, one should know that guns will not pass through detectors of any kind. Having said this, I do feel really, really naked & vulnerable each time I'm not carrying. as I carry everywhere I go when stateside.

     

    Exactly!!! Felt the same in Disney this past winter.

    #2A

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