On the Anthem and all is Wonderful!!

[Lady Luck T]

We have been so pleasantly surprised so far!! There was a bit of a line pulling up to Cape Liberty but it moved fast and we were unloading in no time. Boarding was a breeze. Took the advice of everyone here and headed straight to two70. The line was crazy long so we re-routed to windjammer. There was a line for hand washing ( some were actually complaining about being forced to wash hands) but the line moved quickly. We proceeded all the way to the back and had no problem finding a seat. The food was great and as we were eating they announced that all rooms were ready. Perfect timing! Muster drill was crowded but easy and the Captain announced he sees nothing but smooth sailing ahead. No storms or strong winds in sight. Everyone cheered. We are looking forward to our first dinner tonight a Grande. Planning on Welcome Aboard show and a little casino action. Loving my vacation!!! Can't wait to be "rocked" to sleep tonight.

[RadioRob]

Awesome! Interesting to hear how two70 was so busy right at boarding!

 

Glad you're having a great time! Hope it continues and that you have a wonderful time. We're excited for our turn this October!

[Croozin Soozin]

Have a great cruise!

 

What time did you get to the pier? Glad to hear that boarding was a breeze!

[nelblu]

Glad you are ready to enjoy. Can't wait for our August Anthem cruising to NE & Canada. When I sailed on the Quantum, I found the Park Café by 2x70 not as good as the one in Oasis & Allure, but found the WJ to be the best of the entire fleet.

 

Ps. If you come back for any reporting, let me know if they have karaoke in the Music Hall--really enjoyed right after dinner. Some were good, but others were very bad, but entertaining.

 

Enjoy yourself.

[Aquahound]

See? That's the attitude! ;) Now, go enjoy your cruise. :)

[Merion_Mom]

Glad you are ready to enjoy. Can't wait for our August Anthem cruising to NE & Canada. When I sailed on the Quantum, I found the Park Café by 2x70 not as good as the one in Oasis & Allure, but found the WJ to be the best of the entire fleet.

 

Ps. If you come back for any reporting, let me know if they have karaoke in the Music Hall--really enjoyed right after dinner. Some were good, but others were very bad, but entertaining.

 

Enjoy yourself.

 

I posted 22 days of Cruise Compasses. You can see how much karaoke there is.

 

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2324095

[akcruz]

Woo hoo! Enjoy your cruise and remember to come back after and let us all know how it was.

 

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[xpcdoojk]

Proving again that a cruise is a happiness pill.:D

 

JC

[Setting sail for fun]

Sounds like you are off to a great start! Enjoy your cruise.

 

 

 

Debbie

[TargetsMom]

I posted 22 days of Cruise Compasses. You can see how much karaoke there is.

 

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2324095

 

Thanks so much, Merion_Mom. I am sailing on Anthem over Labor Day with several family members and I know they will appreciate the heads up about activities. (We are almost neighbors, btw. We are in Newtown Square.)

 

kathy

[Lady Luck T]

Dinner at Grande was so good tonight. After all the bad reviews I read I as so happy to have a great 1st dinner onboard. Had shrimp cocktail, French onion soup, filet minion with a lobster tail for the entree. Everything was cooked perfect, hot and tasty. Crime brûlée for dessert, my favorite dessert and here it was just average. The welcome aboard show was fun. The comidedian was funny and we plan to attend his late night show. DH bought me a very nice watch after dinner and we spent some time in the casino! It was a great ending to the first day of vacation. Looking forward to our 1st full day at sea tomorrow.

[Lady Luck T]

Glad you are ready to enjoy. Can't wait for our August Anthem cruising to NE & Canada. When I sailed on the Quantum, I found the Park Café by 2x70 not as good as the one in Oasis & Allure, but found the WJ to be the best of the entire fleet.

 

Ps. If you come back for any reporting, let me know if they have karaoke in the Music Hall--really enjoyed right after dinner. Some were good, but others were very bad, but entertaining.

 

Enjoy yourself.

 

Didn't notice if karaoke was happening tonight but I do see it listed for tomorrow.

[Merion_Mom]

Dinner at Grande was so good tonight. After all the bad reviews I read I as so happy to have a great 1st dinner onboard. Had shrimp cocktail, French onion soup, filet minion with a lobster tail for the entree. Everything was cooked perfect, hot and tasty. Crime brûlée for dessert, my favorite dessert and here it was just average. The welcome aboard show was fun. The comidedian was funny and we plan to attend his late night show. DH bought me a very nice watch after dinner and we spent some time in the casino! It was a great ending to the first day of vacation. Looking forward to our 1st full day at sea tomorrow.

 

Nooooooooooooooooooooooo.

 

Please don't eat the minions! :eek: ;)

 

[Sand$!]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooo.

 

Please don't eat the minions! :eek: ;)

 

 

Because it would be a crime?

 

Or are they already in the Crime brûlée?

 

Sorry. Absolutely loving the reporting of your trip and enjoyment Lady T but the auto correct is a hoot

 

Enjoy much more of your trip

[champagne123]

Woo Hoo...another POSITIVE review. :):):) Hopefully, it will stay that way.

[Merion_Mom]

Because it would be a crime?

 

Or are they already in the Crime brûlée?

 

Sorry. Absolutely loving the reporting of your trip and enjoyment Lady T but the auto correct is a hoot

 

Enjoy much more of your trip

 

There is no autocorrect on Cruise Critic. :cool:

[Bril]

There is no autocorrect on Cruise Critic. :cool:

 

 

No, but there is one on your device. My IPad had a Dutch auto correct, which made the word "otters" instead of "others", on the roll call at Tapatalk or the Cruisecritic forum app.

[A&L_Ont]

See? That's the attitude! ;) Now, go enjoy your cruise. :)

 

Proving again that a cruise is a happiness pill.:D

 

JC

 

Let it continue with happiness and sunshine, what a good start for Lady Luck.:)

[Seaworthy01]

Too many English and grammer teachers here, If it weren't for spellcheck I would be blackballed.

 

Thank you for the report.

[rubrrick]

I'm very happy.......so far, for Lucky Lady T. Wasn't she the one that wanted to cancel her cruise after the heavy storm cruise?

 

I love the change of attitude, and truly hope that you enjoy the rest of your cruise as you have indicated that you enjoyed day one. Keep up your reports, good or bad, and enjoy your cruise!!:)

 

Rick

[Biker19]

I'm very happy.......so far, for Lucky Lady T. Wasn't she the one that wanted to cancel her cruise after the heavy storm cruise?

 

There was a more vocal one that complained bitterly beforehand.:cool:

[Alter Ego]

There was a more vocal one that complained bitterly beforehand.:cool:

 

And I'm fairly positive that she's on this cruise too.

[nycglitter]

Awesome! Interesting to hear how two70 was so busy right at boarding!

 

Glad you're having a great time! Hope it continues and that you have a wonderful time. We're excited for our turn this October!

 

Could we all stop offering this up as a tip? lol

I told my family of 11 that we should head right to Two70 after we board as it will be less crowded.

Now I am going to have another game plan! I am taking this cruise with 6 first time cruisers and I don't want them to have a bad experience with lines the second they get on board. :)

[clochette]

So glad that you are having a great time, I am just curious what time did you arrive at the port?

[dmlee1990]

Enjoy your cruise! We plan to be on the Anthem in September. Will be following your updates.