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Anthem 3 day. First impressions.

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MattInFLL

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First. Wow. This ship is incredible to look at. I think it's the prettiest ship I have ever been on.

 

Crew has been universally friendly and helpful.

 

Got to the port by 10am as I was worried about traffic with the bit of snow we had. Porter put on my RFID tag and into the terminal. Immediately was directed to one of the roving check in people. She was happy I already uploaded my picture. She swiped my passport, stamped my set sail paper and directed me to Suite security line. I was the only one in line. Past security are regular check in desks like you are used to. There was a table to buy drink packages. Because I have OBC I waited to buy here rather than before sailing. Price for Ultimate was $59/day plus 18%. No sales tax. They gave me a sticker to put on my card. Have a place to put it until you get your sea pass!

 

I was directed to sit. At 10:30 boarding began. Special assist and suites and pinnacles first. Then D+ and so on down to general boarding. I have a JS so I was in first group.

 

It all went smoothly.

 

Because the ship has been sitting here for 2 days our cabins were ready upon boarding. Got to my cabin, got my sea pass. And there was a complimentary wow band on the bed. Got settled in and off to explore.

 

Royal iq was not working correctly for me so I stopped at internet service desk. We got it reloaded and working. Internet for one device is $15/day. With my D+ discount it's free.

 

Because of the recent Noro they are squirting you with hand sanitizer every 30 feet or so. I don't mind.

 

One thing I don't love is that they are measuring pours at the bars. But since I have the package it's not like I won't enjoy myself.

 

Tip: I could not get a northstar reservation before boarding. Once iq was up I was able to book it through the app. The open slots were quickly gone though.

 

I tried lunch at Michaels pub. Tomato herb soup and polenta fries. Yum.

 

Capt Claus is onboard. Just announced that he will keep us safe as we navigate to avoid the storm out to our south and east (we are headed to Canada). I have no doubt.

 

Off to sail away.

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fred30

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How can you tell? I have a beige building blocking most of her. Is there another angle to switch to?

 

You can listen to the transmissions between the Captain and the Harbor Master or whoever they are talking to on the webcam.

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First. Wow. This ship is incredible to look at. I think it's the prettiest ship I have ever been on.

 

Crew has been universally friendly and helpful.

 

Got to the port by 10am as I was worried about traffic with the bit of snow we had. Porter put on my RFID tag and into the terminal. Immediately was directed to one of the roving check in people. She was happy I already uploaded my picture. She swiped my passport, stamped my set sail paper and directed me to Suite security line. I was the only one in line. Past security are regular check in desks like you are used to. There was a table to buy drink packages. Because I have OBC I waited to buy here rather than before sailing. Price for Ultimate was $59/day plus 18%. No sales tax. They gave me a sticker to put on my card. Have a place to put it until you get your sea pass!

 

I was directed to sit. At 10:30 boarding began. Special assist and suites and pinnacles first. Then D+ and so on down to general boarding. I have a JS so I was in first group.

 

It all went smoothly.

 

Because the ship has been sitting here for 2 days our cabins were ready upon boarding. Got to my cabin, got my sea pass. And there was a complimentary wow band on the bed. Got settled in and off to explore.

 

Royal iq was not working correctly for me so I stopped at internet service desk. We got it reloaded and working. Internet for one device is $15/day. With my D+ discount it's free.

 

Because of the recent Noro they are squirting you with hand sanitizer every 30 feet or so. I don't mind.

 

One thing I don't love is that they are measuring pours at the bars. But since I have the package it's not like I won't enjoy myself.

 

Tip: I could not get a northstar reservation before boarding. Once iq was up I was able to book it through the app. The open slots were quickly gone though.

 

I tried lunch at Michaels pub. Tomato herb soup and polenta fries. Yum.

 

Capt Claus is onboard. Just announced that he will keep us safe as we navigate to avoid the storm out to our south and east (we are headed to Canada). I have no doubt.

 

Off to sail away.

 

So is it correct that you board by Cabin Category and not necessarily by the time you arrive? If I arrive at 11:00 am and my cabin category is M, then I must wait until everyone else has boarded? Is it even worth it to arrive early?

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So is it correct that you board by Cabin Category and not necessarily by the time you arrive? If I arrive at 11:00 am and my cabin category is M, then I must wait until everyone else has boarded? Is it even worth it to arrive early?

 

Earlier you arrive and board the earlier you start enjoying a ship that you have paid for!

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So is it correct that you board by Cabin Category and not necessarily by the time you arrive? If I arrive at 11:00 am and my cabin category is M, then I must wait until everyone else has boarded? Is it even worth it to arrive early?

When Matt arrived at the port, boarding had not yet started. This is the case at any port. You are directed to an area and then when boarding begins, it is always special assistance, Suites, Pinnacle Club Members and then D+ and down the C&A line.

 

If boarding has already begun when you arrive, you will check in and just board the ship with everyone else.

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When Matt arrived at the port, boarding had not yet started. This is the case at any port. You are directed to an area and then when boarding begins, it is always special assistance, Suites, Pinnacle Club Members and then D+ and down the C&A line.

 

If boarding has already begun when you arrive, you will check in and just board the ship with everyone else.

 

Thank you!

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I hope you have a fantastic cruise Matt! Nice of you to take time out and give us your impressions of Anthem. We love the ship and had a great time when we cruised in January. I have to agree with you that she's a gorgeous ship!

 

Looking forward to your continued updates and pictures! :)

 

Cheers!

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