papcx Posted August 4, 2015 #151 Share Posted August 4, 2015 You did not mention trying the bumper cars, flow rider or iFly. I am looking forward to trying them. I am still a kid at heart. Don't forget the swinging Trapeze and rock climbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cisco 09 Posted August 4, 2015 #152 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Thanks so much for your great blog. And congratulations on your marriage. We are on the Anthem for the TA in October and are so looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejewgernaut Posted August 4, 2015 Author #153 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Thank you so much for your blog. I have really enjoyed reading it and getting excited about our trip on 15th August. We will only be going to the Complimentary Restaurants. We will note to check when each of those restaurants are serving Menu 1 and 2 so we get to try them both and assume that if we like one particular menu we should get back to that restaurant to try other options on the same menu. You did not mention trying the bumper cars, flow rider or iFly. I am looking forward to trying them. I am still a kid at heart. We did do iFly, I mentioned it on day 3 I believe (wayyy back in the blog!). It was a lot of fun. I also pulled some info for people as far as redoing it on standby. We didn't do any of the seaplex activities, as they were PACKED on sea days (very very long lines). Of them, I wish we had done rollerskating the most, personally. One tip - if there is something you REALLY want to do, do it on day 1. The lines are shorter then as people get on. I think there was roller skating and bumper cars on day 1, and the north star of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinyork Posted August 4, 2015 #154 Share Posted August 4, 2015 A great blog, well done. Youve invested a lot of your honeymoon to post this info and I for one am greatful. We are on Anthem in 8 weeks and your posts have made us even more excited. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiGal117 Posted August 4, 2015 #155 Share Posted August 4, 2015 A great blog, well done. Youve invested a lot of your honeymoon to post this info and I for one am greatful. We are on Anthem in 8 weeks and your posts have made us even more excited. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Ditto - thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choclover Posted August 8, 2015 #156 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Hi can you remember which port you docked at in Lisbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinyork Posted August 8, 2015 #157 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Hi can you remember which port you docked at in Lisbon. The ship docked at Tobacco Quay, the nearest to the City Center. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ttnc4me Posted August 9, 2015 #158 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I doubt my family could ever afford this ship, but this was a great review and I really appreciated the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTSKIandCRUISEGUY Posted August 9, 2015 #159 Share Posted August 9, 2015 We'll be on a 12 nighter in November. Did they change the menus in the regular restaurants (American Icon, Silk, Chic), part way through the cruise? ---------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejewgernaut Posted August 9, 2015 Author #160 Share Posted August 9, 2015 We'll be on a 12 nighter in November. Did they change the menus in the regular restaurants (American Icon, Silk, Chic), part way through the cruise? ---------------- Yes, several times. We thought it was 7 days one menu, 7 the other, but it appeared to be 4 days one, 4 days the other, then swapped again twice more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 10, 2015 #161 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Yes, several times. We thought it was 7 days one menu, 7 the other, but it appeared to be 4 days one, 4 days the other, then swapped again twice more. At this pace, it will morph into just traditional dining. Between the DD Classic and all of this menu rotation, the original DD can no longer be found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniPac Posted August 10, 2015 #162 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Yes, several times. We thought it was 7 days one menu, 7 the other, but it appeared to be 4 days one, 4 days the other, then swapped again twice more. So on 14 days it was 4-4-3-3? Have you been told on the beginning of the cruise how they rotate it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JezzaC Posted August 10, 2015 #163 Share Posted August 10, 2015 At this pace, it will morph into just traditional dining. Between the DD Classic and all of this menu rotation, the original DD can no longer be found. Well you can still choose between restaurants - if you like certain type of food or dislike something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejewgernaut Posted August 11, 2015 Author #164 Share Posted August 11, 2015 So on 14 days it was 4-4-3-3? Have you been told on the beginning of the cruise how they rotate it? They did not on day 2. It may have been posted somewhere and we missed it. We did do specialty dining on day 1, so maybe they said something then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayTea Posted August 12, 2015 #165 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Thanks for your effort and taking the time to produce a great piece. Not only did I enjoy a well-written and enjoyable blog, but it is especially useful as background and useful info for our trip (same itinerary) in a few weeks. Not forgetting the good job done by your DW in stitching together and presenting the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nina Panda Posted August 14, 2015 #166 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Hi Can you help me? Can you let me know if face clothes are provided and also whether shampoo, conditioner and soap also? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 14, 2015 #167 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Hi Can you help me? Can you let me know if face clothes are provided and also whether shampoo, conditioner and soap also? Thanks Yes to all but you may need to ask the cabin steward for refills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skin68 Posted August 15, 2015 #168 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Excellant. Really enjoyed reading your blog thejewgernaut. I was on the same cruise and am tempted to write a review of my first cruise. Our cruise was for our 25th Wedding Anniversary and it was a more relaxed affair lol. Just the one booked excursion and stuck with the complementary restaurants. Like yourself I like my alcohol and have a super time. Should I write about my experiences to assist others?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonj Posted August 15, 2015 #169 Share Posted August 15, 2015 should i write about my experiences to assist others?? yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted August 15, 2015 #170 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Excellant. Really enjoyed reading your blog thejewgernaut. I was on the same cruise and am tempted to write a review of my first cruise. Our cruise was for our 25th Wedding Anniversary and it was a more relaxed affair lol. Just the one booked excursion and stuck with the complementary restaurants. Like yourself I like my alcohol and have a super time. Should I write about my experiences to assist others?? Definitely :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denatravels Posted August 15, 2015 #171 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Great review-- really enjoyed it!! Thanks for taking up valuable honeymoon time. I was in Italy for 16 days in July. There were record breaking temps there-- has not been that hot at all for at least a decade. Just wanted to point that out for those considering this trip!! Apparently it's not always that bad-- As far as the menu rotation, I have been doing some research and apparently they are doing the 4 day rotation because DD classic diners rotate back in 4 days to the same restaurants. I've moved my dining around for February NUMEROUS times due to the constant changes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzad Posted August 17, 2015 #172 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Fantastic review!! Thank you so much for taking the time out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FISO_Vids Posted August 25, 2015 #173 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I echo the thanks noted by everyone else...a most enjoyable read and very informative. The OH and I sail on Anthem on 28th September to the Canaries. Having read your post, I now feel I don't have to attempt a mad panic of reservation booking prior to departure; I think we'll just go with the flow. BTW I'll remember your comment about "us Brits" and our complaining - if there's anything to complaint about (though I hope not), I'll do it the American way, face to face, right there and then !! lol Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare conandrob240 Posted August 25, 2015 #174 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Thanks so much for this! Awesome review! Can you comment on speciality cocktail pricing? If we do highest drink package, will the nice cocktails you describe be included? (Covers up to $12) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besberry Posted August 25, 2015 #175 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I echo the thanks noted by everyone else...a most enjoyable read and very informative. The OH and I sail on Anthem on 28th September to the Canaries. Having read your post, I now feel I don't have to attempt a mad panic of reservation booking prior to departure; I think we'll just go with the flow. BTW I'll remember your comment about "us Brits" and our complaining - if there's anything to complaint about (though I hope not), I'll do it the American way, face to face, right there and then !! lol Thanks again Hope you've added your names to the Meet and Mingle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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