Tee & Chilli Posted May 3, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 3, 2017 (edited) Few kids on board No problem with getting a second reservation for iFly later in the week Solarium Bistro is getting popular and have turned people away last night and tonight due to no reservations although there were empty tables Plenty of empty chairs in the Solarium No sign of drink cards available Highest Pinnacle member on board has over 2200 points (157 cruises) No sign of Indian dishes at the buffet:( Purchased bogo dining and was assigned Wonderland for first night-Yippee Internet is working great Staff has been wonderful Great room steward Pizza appears under cooked. No issues with the staff placing a few slices back in the oven for crispier crust Food has been yummy although this is subjective Line for bumper cars was efficient Bon Jovi band was popular but too loud for me to stay The Gift is only shown the first 2 nights Bad rocking last night and this morning I don't have the drink package Made to order crepes were available one day for lunch in the windjammer This is now my favorite ship! Hope this info helps someone Edited May 3, 2017 by TeeChi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loupana Posted May 3, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Thanks for the report, Quantum class is my favorite and cannot wait for my turn on Anthem June 8, 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee & Chilli Posted May 3, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted May 3, 2017 (edited) Embarkation was a breeze. Arrived around 10:45 and was on board in 15 minutes Syngery is very popular Spectra Caberet should not be missed I'm on deck 3 in an ocean view. I like the location near the elevators and one deck below deck 4 Esplanade The bed and sofa is hard. My great cabin steward added more padding to help with the bed So much music available in the evening throughout the ship 137 signed up for M&M Top tier event - day 5 at 10:30 was well attended Saw 2 accessible evevalors which I have never seen on other ships Representative at the next cruise desk tried to convince me to sign up for a credit card - no deal Dru is the cruise director The captain is from Croatia. I did not get his name. Loving this ship! Edited May 3, 2017 by TeeChi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsacco20 Posted May 3, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I'll be on her next Thursday! Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted May 3, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 3, 2017 When you get off what transportation are you going to use to get to the airport if that's where you'll be going ? I'll need to get to EWR when I cruise in October...Roll call shipmate ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee & Chilli Posted May 4, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Shared shuttle $20 to EWR. No reservations needed. It's discussed on the East Coast departures board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poohb Posted May 4, 2017 #7 Share Posted May 4, 2017 jsacco20 I haven't seen your name with our Roll Call for next week. If you haven't been on it, come over and join our group. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2343628&page=46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted May 4, 2017 #8 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Shared shuttle $20 to EWR. No reservations needed. It's discussed on the East Coast departures board. Yes...I know, have been posting/reading there also...just hoping now for "your" experience once you use it..as far as timing goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee & Chilli Posted May 4, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Ashland, I'll post more into after I use the shuttle. You provided great insight on the Alaska board a few years ago and it's my pleasure to return the favor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted May 4, 2017 #10 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Thanks for the feedback! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted May 4, 2017 #11 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Ashland, I'll post more into after I use the shuttle. You provided great insight on the Alaska board a few years ago and it's my pleasure to return the favor. Thank you so much for the kind words...Looking forward to hearing from you :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted May 4, 2017 #12 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Are the crepes with ice cream still is in the back of the WJ (yum, yum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsacco20 Posted May 4, 2017 #13 Share Posted May 4, 2017 jsacco20 I haven't seen your name with our Roll Call for next week. If you haven't been on it, come over and join our group.http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2343628&page=46 I'm over there and introduced myself! Just haven't posted much 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybergenie Posted May 4, 2017 #14 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Thanks for the reviews! Just made final payment for the Anthem sailing August 3. Looking forward to it! From all I hear, it could become our favorite, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillHoo Posted May 4, 2017 #15 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Few kids on board No problem with getting a second reservation for iFly later in the week Solarium Bistro is getting popular and have turned people away last night and tonight due to no reservations although there were empty tables Plenty of empty chairs in the Solarium No sign of Indian dishes at the buffet:( Pizza appears under cooked. No issues with the staff placing a few slices back in the oven for crispier crust Bon Jovi band was popular but too loud for me to stay The Gift is only shown the first 2 nights Made to order crepes were available one day for lunch in the windjammer Hope this info helps someone Very informative and useful review! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted May 4, 2017 #16 Share Posted May 4, 2017 OP, Thanks for posting. Love your short and sweet style without having to start at "In the Beginning God created....." and read through a whole history book......though I enjoy that on snow days.:D:D;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee & Chilli Posted May 4, 2017 Author #17 Share Posted May 4, 2017 This is a unique sailing of Bermuda and Boston. Please advise if any info is needed from the cruise compass while I'm still on board. I don't usually bring the compass home with me. After this cruise I'll need a vacation to recuperate from vacation. So much action going on around the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SportsFanatic Posted May 4, 2017 #18 Share Posted May 4, 2017 This is a unique sailing of Bermuda and Boston. Please advise if any info is needed from the cruise compass while I'm still on board. I don't usually bring the compass home with me. After this cruise I'll need a vacation to recuperate from vacation. So much action going on around the ship. Can u tell me what movies are playing ? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof359 Posted May 4, 2017 #19 Share Posted May 4, 2017 great info, many thanks, when you talked about the ship rocking were you referring to rough seas ? how bad ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee & Chilli Posted May 4, 2017 Author #20 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Can u tell me what movies are playing ? Sent from my iPad using Forums Star Wars, La La Land, Fences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee & Chilli Posted May 4, 2017 Author #21 Share Posted May 4, 2017 great info, many thanks, when you talked about the ship rocking were you referring to rough seas ? how bad ? When we left Bermuda there were high winds. I placed on a motion patch which helped. The rough seas lasted that night and didn't end until the following afternoon. It was difficult to walk straight and I dint drink. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMikefromTexas Posted May 4, 2017 #22 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Few kids on board No problem with getting a second reservation for iFly later in the week Solarium Bistro is getting popular and have turned people away last night and tonight due to no reservations although there were empty tables Plenty of empty chairs in the Solarium No sign of drink cards available Highest Pinnacle member on board has over 2200 points (157 cruises) No sign of Indian dishes at the buffet:( Purchased bogo dining and was assigned Wonderland for first night-Yippee Internet is working great Staff has been wonderful Great room steward Pizza appears under cooked. No issues with the staff placing a few slices back in the oven for crispier crust Food has been yummy although this is subjective Line for bumper cars was efficient Bon Jovi band was popular but too loud for me to stay The Gift is only shown the first 2 nights Bad rocking last night and this morning I don't have the drink package Made to order crepes were available one day for lunch in the windjammer This is now my favorite ship! Hope this info helps someone We are on the next Thursday Cruise, along with several of the other followers. Thanks for doing this. Wife is excited about a Bon Jovi tribute band. (Why are they always so loud?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee & Chilli Posted May 4, 2017 Author #23 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Are the crepes with ice cream still is in the back of the WJ (yum, yum) Sorry I missed this question. The crepes were in the windjammer with various choices of filling. On another occasion a lady with a cart was roaming windjammer with vanilla and strawberry hand packed ice cream. The ice cream was not on the same day as the crepes however it would have been nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missaud Posted May 4, 2017 #24 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Can't wait!! We are leaving next Thursday!!!!!!!!! I am soooo ready!! Thank you for your insight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee & Chilli Posted May 4, 2017 Author #25 Share Posted May 4, 2017 (edited) Another installment Today is day 6 and all aboard is 8:30 pm in Boston There is a smoking section outside of the next cruise desk on deck 5 Formal nights have been very formal to casual and everything in between Tonight is Anthem Rocks in the music hall. Might be too loud for me to stay. Tonight is Quest in 270 at 10:15 or 10:30 I'm have not visited the casino The dig house in located inside the Seaplex on deck 15 Johnny Rockets ran out of apple pie yesterday at lunch ImmIrgration came on board this morning and the rep advised me to behave. I asked him why is someone just telling me this on day 6 - too late I haven't seen the captain however someone is navigating us I'm traveling solo but I'm not solo. I've met a great group of people Uber SUV from Black Falcon cruise terminal to Faneuil Hall was $14 Edited May 4, 2017 by TeeChi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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