Live - Anthem of the Seas Spring Fling Cruise..3-26 to 4-3-2017

[Life is Good Cruising]

Thanks Linda - (our next scheduled cruise on Anthem is the New Year's cruise.) A few more on other Royal ships before that. For you its easy to go on the Anthem.... for us - its an airplane to all ports...

 

I know it's a plane ride for you. I will ask Andy about NYE for you.

[BEENSAILING]

I know it's a plane ride for you. I will ask Andy about NYE for you.

 

Thank you....

[Life is Good Cruising]

Great info! Will have to check him out. In the casino to boot, interesting, did not see any performers there yet.

 

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They don't have singers in the casino and only make an exception for Andy, he is that good. I don't believe they indicate Andy's singing in the Cruise Planner. I'm pretty sure Andy will sing on night 2 in the casino, not sure of the other night he's going to sing, you can also find out from the Casino Host Christina, tell Christina that Linda told me to ask you :), she knows me.

 

Thank you....

You're welcome my friend :)

[seadog67]

They don't have singers in the casino and only make an exception for Andy, he is that good. I don't believe they indicate Andy's singing in the Cruise Planner. I'm pretty sure Andy will sing on night 2 in the casino, not sure of the other night he's going to sing, you can also find out from the Casino Host Christina, tell Christina that Linda told me to ask you :), she knows me.

 

 

You're welcome my friend :)

 

 

 

Great I will tell her you say hi! Thanks again for the great info!

 

 

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[Life is Good Cruising]

Great I will tell her you say hi! Thanks again for the great info!

 

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You're welcome, I am also on that same sailing 5-6 with you :D and we'll be on 4-29 too :)

We love Anthem just as much as you're loving it now :)

[seadog67]

You're welcome, I am also on that same sailing 5-6 with you :D and we'll be on 4-29 too :)

We love Anthem just as much as you're loving it now :)

 

 

 

That is awesome! B2B! Yes we have had a great time!

 

 

 

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[seadog67]

Just took a spin on the North Star

 

 

Really nice views, 9 min ride.

 

(Song used might get cw so music may get nuked but hope it is ok otherwise)

 

 

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[ETski]

Thanks for the info! We assumed it was reservations first like many shows. Heading there now! Thanks again!

 

 

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Thanks again for the best review ever!!!! We are on the Anthem in 30 days. Your review is getting us so excited.

I went to the cruise planner to see if you could book for the cover band and didn't see it. Wondering if booking is only onboard.

[Life is Good Cruising]

Thanks again for the best review ever!!!! We are on the Anthem in 30 days. Your review is getting us so excited.

I went to the cruise planner to see if you could book for the cover band and didn't see it. Wondering if booking is only onboard.

 

You do not have to book to see the Tribute band in the Music Hall or in Two70, just show up, but get there early for a good seat. The times will be listed in the cruise planner.

 

You would only need a reservation for the 3 Production shows which are, WWRY, The Gift and Spectra. The other Headliners that perform on other nights, do not need reservations.

Edited March 30, 2017 by Life is Good Cruising

[seadog67]

Thanks again for the best review ever!!!! We are on the Anthem in 30 days. Your review is getting us so excited.

 

I went to the cruise planner to see if you could book for the cover band and didn't see it. Wondering if booking is only onboard.

 

 

 

Thanks glad it is so enjoyable! I think the cover band shows do not require reservations, at least not last night so assume all of them are first come first serve at least as pertains to the cover bands in 270.

 

I know spectra cabaret Show required reservations in 270 the other night.

 

 

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[njboyindc]

Thanks for great posts. Can you keep us updated about the propulsion issue? Has it been fixed? I am on next week's sailing and have things planned in each of the ports so hoping they don't switch up the schedule again. Thanks!

[ETski]

You do not have to book to see the Tribute band in the Music Hall or in Two70, just show up, but get there early for a good seat. The times will be listed in the cruise planner.

 

You would only need a reservation for the 3 Production shows which are, WWRY, The Gift and Spectra. The other Headliners that perform on other nights, do not need reservations.

Thanks Linda I do have reservations for the 3 shows and North Star. Looks like we are on the same sailing as you in April. Hope to meet you onboard. My name is Lynn and my husband is Ed. We are traveling with my sister,Lois, and her husband John.

[Life is Good Cruising]

Thanks Linda I do have reservations for the 3 shows and North Star. Looks like we are on the same sailing as you in April. Hope to meet you onboard. My name is Lynn and my husband is Ed. We are traveling with my sister,Lois, and her husband John.

 

You're welcome, I'll be in the Music Hall a lot, see you on board :D

[amkras]

The view from the Northstar is awesome. Will you be going up again in another port?

[Jerseygirl1416]

First, I want to thank you, Seadog for taking the time to share all this information. This IMHO is the best live review since Doug did the NCL Escape live. I feel like I'm cruising along with you! And I must say you're killing my diet with the food porn.

 

In a past review I had read about lounge chairs for rent by the day. They said they were by the North Star. Have you seen these? Any information on them like price and where to go to reserve? I you could get a picture I'd be very grateful. Thanks again and I'm glad you're having a great time. Hopefully your back will cooperate going forward.

[seadog67]

Thanks for great posts. Can you keep us updated about the propulsion issue? Has it been fixed? I am on next week's sailing and have things planned in each of the ports so hoping they don't switch up the schedule again. Thanks!

 

 

 

I sure will provide any updates they provide as to the status. I also assume we will know if we return to faster cruising speeds on the return to Bayonne. Have a great time next week!

 

 

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[seadog67]

The view from the Northstar is awesome. Will you be going up again in another port?

 

 

 

Probably not tomorrow as we are hopefully going to Cocoa Beach for a visit and the last sea-day there is a lot we have seen on the ship yet so may be trying to see as much as possible.

 

I will hopefully try it again in Bermuda in a bit over a month so lets see then.

 

 

 

 

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[RRLLAL]

I have to say, we have been extremely lucky to have sailed quite a few times now in our life and on a few different ships, and not trying to throw shade at Anthem, but as calm as it has been sea-wise, the ship swayed a lot in minor swells, so much that it was asked multiple times during our tour of the staff. Also our cabin is the creakiest cabin we have had on any ship, in any weather. We have gotten used to it but it is noticeable coming from the structure.

 

Just a bit surprised is all, certainly not impacting our fun or sleep at all.

 

And about the bed, after 3 nights sleep we actually have slept well and it is comfortably firm, so it is not, to us overly firm just firmer than our home bed but ok.

 

 

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Don't mean to jump into your review, but we're on this cruise too. What one employee told me (which doesn't make it fact) was that when they lost one of the propulsion engines, they took in the/or a stabilizer just to be able to go 15 knots. Usually it is 21 knots and if they used the stabilizers it would be even less than 15 knots. Since the seas have been calm allowed them to do this without a huge negative impact. If so, it probably explains the swaying in very calm seas.

 

 

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[seadog67]

First, I want to thank you, Seadog for taking the time to share all this information. This IMHO is the best live review since Doug did the NCL Escape live. I feel like I'm cruising along with you! And I must say you're killing my diet with the food porn.

 

In a past review I had read about lounge chairs for rent by the day. They said they were by the North Star. Have you seen these? Any information on them like price and where to go to reserve? I you could get a picture I'd be very grateful. Thanks again and I'm glad you're having a great time. Hopefully your back will cooperate going forward.

 

 

 

Thank you very much! Glad it is enjoyable. There is an area by the NS that is reserved, I will try to get a picture and info so check back.

 

Here is a bit more food porn.

 

Had a quick bite to eat from the Windjammer. These 2 bite meatball and pulled pork sliders were delicious. I had several of each...

 

Meatball was excellent 10 out of 5 Forks!

 

 

Pulled Pork excellent as well 5 out of 5 Forks!

 

 

 

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[Theresajenkins0429]

We'll also be on Anthem 4/29 and the Bon Jovi the Tribute called *Wanted* is on that sailing. We've seen them quite a few times now and they are so very good :D

Seadog67, on the 5/6 Anthem sailing, another Journey Tribute band called *DSB*, who I like a little bit better than Resurrection, will be on that sailing, loving your review :)

http://dsbband.com/

 

Linda any clue who is on the April 9th sailing??

[Life is Good Cruising]

Linda any clue who is on the April 9th sailing??

 

It's the Journey Tribute band, DSB and they are great!!!!!!!!! :D

http://dsbband.com/event-list/

 

Enjoy your cruise!!!!!!!!

[sharonlacey]

I think the loungers are reserved for GS and above guests.

[Life is Good Cruising]

I think the loungers are reserved for GS and above guests.

 

I *think* anyone can reserve them for $150 a day and it comes with a bottle of champagne.

[BermudaBound2014]

It's the Journey Tribute band, DSB and they are great!!!!!!!!! :D

http://dsbband.com/event-list/

 

Enjoy your cruise!!!!!!!!

 

Are you sure? WANTED is on for the April 2nd cruise and I read they will be on the entire month of April. Seems weird WANTED would come one for one week, then leave for a week, then come back? I dunno, maybe :)

 

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Just looked up WANTED from Los Angeles. I have en email from Royal Caribbean saying they will be on the April 2nd cruise. According to the bands web page, they will be on the Anthem April 29th also. Looks like they do come and go by the week?

[seadog67]

Don't mean to jump into your review, but we're on this cruise too. What one employee told me (which doesn't make it fact) was that when they lost one of the propulsion engines, they took in the/or a stabilizer just to be able to go 15 knots. Usually it is 21 knots and if they used the stabilizers it would be even less than 15 knots. Since the seas have been calm allowed them to do this without a huge negative impact. If so, it probably explains the swaying in very calm seas.

 

 

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No worries about adding info, jump on in! That most likely is the sway, thanks! Hope you are enjoying enjoying the week as we are!

 

 

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