Rare Solent Richard Posted April 23, 2015 #1 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Yesterday saw the first 'authentic' departure of Anthem of the Seas with paying passengers from Southampton... She had been berthed at Southampton's 'City Terminal'. I much prefer cruise ships that are berthed there to be 'bows-on' to Mayflower Park, taking the view that bow shots are more spectacular. However, it wasn't to be... Having pushed herself off her berth at the City Terminal she then proceeded to go into reverse past where I was now standing on Town Quay... Once past Town Quay and she was adjacent the Ocean Terminal... ..Anthem did a spin turn before heading off down the Solent... By departing this way I did get a great view of the giraffe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erby2283 Posted April 23, 2015 #2 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Thank you for sharing your pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missus Makkem Posted April 23, 2015 #3 Share Posted April 23, 2015 So why do you think the Naming ceremony was not an authentic departure? #I am sure the owners and VIP quests, Godmother and all others might think differentley. Just because there are now paying guests onboard does not make it any more authentic than the short 2 day naming ceremony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiemou Posted April 23, 2015 #4 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Lovely photos and thank you for taking your time to get them and to post them for us all to see. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseclues Posted April 28, 2015 #5 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Thanks for the Photos. :):):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu K Posted April 28, 2015 #6 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Great photos ! But sunny in the UK or was that photo shopped lol thanks Stu K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted April 28, 2015 #7 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Thanks OP for taking time out of day to post these wonderful photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted April 28, 2015 #8 Share Posted April 28, 2015 (edited) So why do you think the Naming ceremony was not an authentic departure?#I am sure the owners and VIP quests, Godmother and all others might think differentley. Just because there are now paying guests onboard does not make it any more authentic than the short 2 day naming ceremony. There are so many pre-inaugural cruises anymore that no one really knows which one counts as the first, not that it really matters. I doubt that the VIPs you speak of will be offended or feel discounted, as they are most likely not members of cruise critic.:) These 2 cruises are both firsts. The inaugural with VIPs, and the second cruise with guests that make revenue... the guests that really matter. After all the VIPs only got 2 days. ;) All joking aside, I am jealous that I was on neither sailing. Edited April 28, 2015 by A&L_Ont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donsyb Posted April 28, 2015 #9 Share Posted April 28, 2015 So why do you think the Naming ceremony was not an authentic departure?#I am sure the owners and VIP quests, Godmother and all others might think differentley. Just because there are now paying guests onboard does not make it any more authentic than the short 2 day naming ceremony. Wasn't the departure of the 22nd marketed as the "maiden sailing"? Certainly passengers were given inaugural gifts I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcclfanbp Posted April 28, 2015 #10 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Wasn't the departure of the 22nd marketed as the "maiden sailing"? Certainly passengers were given inaugural gifts I believe. Hi, I am currently sailing the Anthem's "maiden" voyage. They provided passengers with a red carpet welcome to make us feel like film stars as we entered the checkin area. Champaign was been passed around as we actually boarded. It was a very nice touch. As to gifts, we received an Anthems backpack & cap and some other small items. The Cruise Critic M&M was good with nice finger food and champaign. The ship is stunning and the cruise has been great. The cabin, staff, food and entertainment have been good all-around. I am not aware of any major glitches. Happy Sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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