LIVE – Anthem’s First Trip to the Caribbean Picture Review 11/10/15

[maaaaattt]

I'm a bit surprised at the timing. I know that the schedule typically brings the ship into the area and possibly into port around 4 or 5am, despite the 7am arrival noted.

I was surprised that they were able to get in around 9pm, 7 or 8 hrs faster.

How much to they slow the ship down on the last day or so?

Could they squeeze a 9 night NY - Caribbean itinerary into 7 days given this information?

 

 

Think of it in terms of a car. Most cars can top over 100 miles per hour. That doesn't mean it's safe, and it most certainly isn't fuel efficient.

 

My guess is that it cost Royal Caribbean a fortune to speed Anthem back to NY at 25 knots last night.

[MisterBill99]

I'm a bit surprised at the timing. I know that the schedule typically brings the ship into the area and possibly into port around 4 or 5am, despite the 7am arrival noted.

I was surprised that they were able to get in around 9pm, 7 or 8 hrs faster.

How much to they slow the ship down on the last day or so?

Could they squeeze a 9 night NY - Caribbean itinerary into 7 days given this information?

The 7 and 8 night itineraries are the same if you look at them. The difference is the timing of the Port Canaveral stop (the 8 night has a full day visit, the 7 night gets there mid-day) and they obviously go slower heading down on the 8 nighter. I strongly doubt they could cut 2 days off a 9 night cruise. You'd be assuming that they go slowly the whole way, which I'm sure is wrong.

[denatravels]

The 7 and 8 night itineraries are the same if you look at them. The difference is the timing of the Port Canaveral stop (the 8 night has a full day visit, the 7 night gets there mid-day) and they obviously go slower heading down on the 8 nighter. I strongly doubt they could cut 2 days off a 9 night cruise. You'd be assuming that they go slowly the whole way, which I'm sure is wrong.

 

 

I'm on the 8 day this February and the 7 day the following year. Hoping they start off a little faster on the 8 day and slow down later-- more sun time!

[OfTheSeasCruiser]

I'm a bit surprised at the timing. I know that the schedule typically brings the ship into the area and possibly into port around 4 or 5am, despite the 7am arrival noted.

I was surprised that they were able to get in around 9pm, 7 or 8 hrs faster.

How much to they slow the ship down on the last day or so?

Could they squeeze a 9 night NY - Caribbean itinerary into 7 days given this information?

 

They could add more ports or squeeze 8 days into 7, but I'm be pretty sure the cruise prices would be a hell of a lot higher, because of the added fuel costs.

[champagne123]

It has been reported on another thread that 2 out of the 4 people have died. So sad.

[maaaaattt]

It has been reported on another thread that 2 out of the 4 people have died. So sad.

 

 

Another report I've read said a third possibly passed. :-/

[MisterBill99]

They could add more ports or squeeze 8 days into 7, but I'm be pretty sure the cruise prices would be a hell of a lot higher, because of the added fuel costs.

I doubt the 7 night price is higher than the 8 because of fuel costs. you get less days on the ship on the 7 night and the itinerary isn't as appealing because you don't get off the ship until 2pm or so (vs. having a full day there on the 8 night). And don't forget that Royal gets the ship a day arlier for the next cruise.

[champagne123]

Another report I've read said a third possibly passed. :-/

 

Soooo sad. :( I think one of them was a child? Not sure. I think I read this.

Edited November 22, 2015 by champagne123
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[Overtyme]

Soooo sad. :( I think one of them was a child? Not sure. I think I read this.

 

 

What happened to these people? Were they a family traveling together or were there separate incidents?

 

Was there a reason that they weren't treated elsewhere rather than take the journey all the way back?

[champagne123]

What happened to these people? Were they a family traveling together or were there separate incidents?

 

Was there a reason that they weren't treated elsewhere rather than take the journey all the way back?

 

All separate incidents. No one knows the reasons due to "privacy act". Just an unfortunate day for these people and their loved ones. Don't know or understand, but they could not be heliported for some reason.

[Dave85]

Ken, it was great finally meeting you and Paulette on Anthem! Just read through your review and even spotted us in a couple pictures haha. Looking forward to reading your conclusions about the cruise. We had an amazing time and I decided that the Anthem is my new favorite ship.

 

Our and prayers are with the families of the passengers who passed away. Very sad seeing those ambulances last night. All of us experienced cruisers knew that something was very wrong when the ship started vibrating and then all of a sudden we were doing 24.5 knots on night 11... :(

Edited November 22, 2015 by Dave85

[ILuvCruisin']

Wow prayers going out to the families.

 

Quantum OS

 

 

Anthem OS

 

 

Notice a difference???????? #firstworldproblems

 

 

Wow!! These pics are beautiful!!! All your pics are good. What type camera are you using?

 

I can see the TV watching me as I take my afternoon nap on that sofa. LOL

Edited November 23, 2015 by ILuvCruisin'

[Kcjarvis]

Really excited to be sailing to a port we had never visited before, so we woke up early to enjoy the arrival. Good Morning Martinique!!!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Took a little while to dock, probably since it was the 1st time Anthem had docked there. We then took the short 5 min walk to the ferry to Pointe du Bout. Note - We stopped at the ATM across the street to get Euros. The ferry was $7 or 7 euros. I love that exchange rate so we paid in dollars

 

 

[Kcjarvis]

A short 20 min ride to Pointe du Bout

The return ferry schedule is post at the pier.

 

 

We walked to the end of the pier, made a right and walked to the end of the street.

 

 

 

There are 2 small beaches to the right and 1 slightly larger beach to the left. To the left, you can rent chairs for $15 dollars or 10 euros. Umbrellas are only for hotel guests, but there is good shade from the palm trees. Get there early if you want a chair.

 

 

 

[Kcjarvis]

There is a bar over the water that serves drinks and sandwiches, and a full service restaurant up the stairs overlooking the beach.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The food looked better than it tasted.

[Kcjarvis]

But the TI Punch was good

 

 

After a good beach day, we retraced our steps and took the 3:15pm ferry for our 4:30pm all aboard.

 

 

Sad to see the flag at Fort De France at half staff due to the Paris Tragedy

 

 

 

An amazing send off - video to follow

 

 

Good bye Martinique...

 

[Kcjarvis]

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[Kcjarvis]

American Icon for dinner

 

 

 

Pastrami turnover

 

 

Artichoke

 

 

Scallops

 

 

Short ribs

 

[NancyC]

How nice of the people of Martinique. I hope they continue this for my spring cruise. Thanks for sharing.

[sblair]

UGH!! Not Ken Rush again! We're sailing on Anthem on 12/12.

 

We've sailed on Allure twice with Ken Rush. The first time we thought he was awesome. The 2nd time we sailed 2 years later we learned he's just an animatronic robot. Every single joke, every single line, everything he ever said was identical. It got REALLY old really fast.

 

I get that it's hard to keep it fresh after doing it for 20+ years but for the love of God change things up some for repeat cruisers!

 

If I knew he was going to be on this ship we would have just booked something else. :(

[yj2cute]

UGH!! Not Ken Rush again! We're sailing on Anthem on 12/12.

 

We've sailed on Allure twice with Ken Rush. The first time we thought he was awesome. The 2nd time we sailed 2 years later we learned he's just an animatronic robot. Every single joke, every single line, everything he ever said was identical. It got REALLY old really fast.

 

I get that it's hard to keep it fresh after doing it for 20+ years but for the love of God change things up some for repeat cruisers!

 

If I knew he was going to be on this ship we would have just booked something else. :(

 

Really? You'd change your entire plan based on the CD? For the record, Ken's schedule of entertainment and events helped to make this an amazing cruise.

[Biker19]

I've yet to read any review mention Royal Nights - were there any? I assume not and that was a European thing only.

[Kcjarvis]

Woke up sailing past Nevis - birthplace of Alexander Hamilton and My Father.

 

 

 

In port with us - The Club Med 2 and a Silver baby cruise ship

 

 

and Serenade

 

 

Look who came up to say hello - Mario - #1 Concierge in the fleet

 

 

[Kcjarvis]

 

Left Port Zante and headed to The Circus for breakfast

 

 

Salt fish and coconut johnny cakes

 

 

Then grabbed a $12 taxi to the Marriott for a day pass - $35 pp.

 

 

 

[Kcjarvis]

 

 

 

Lunch