Anthem Jan. 5, 2020 11 Nights Southern Caribbean - RECAP

[Biker19]

12 hours ago, bobmacliberty said:

How were the seas sailing down and back from NYC?

The barf bags were out on day 8-9 after we left St. Kitts.

[twangster]

As promised here are some menus from around the ship (minus the MDR).

 

The Pub 

 

The pub menu uses small fonts with fine characters so here are two sections of it blown up bigger.

 

 

 

Izumi

 

 

 

 

 

Jamie's Italian

 

Lunch:

 

 

Dinner:

 

 

 

Kids:

 

 

Chops Grille

 

 

 

Dessert:

 

 

 

 

Solarium Bistro

 

 

Wonderland

 

 

La Pastisserie

 

 

Since that menu is an eye chart here it is blown up bigger:

 

 

 

[twangster]

Missed one:

 

Taste of Royal

 

 

[twangster]

On 1/21/2020 at 5:55 PM, bobmacliberty said:

Twangster - How were the seas sailing down and back from NYC?  We've only done one cruise out of Bayonne (to Bermuda and back) and the seas were very rough the first and last day.  Outside decks closed and barf bags on the stairs.  That was also back when the terminal was a big tent and they shuttle bused you to the ship.  My wife swore never again.  I've tried to tell her that we had an unusually bad experience with the rough seas, but I don't know how true that really is.

 

On this cruise the rough seas were in the Caribbean.  The North Atlantic was smooth.  That's the thing, weather is weather.  No telling what it will be like one week to the next.  

 

Right now as I write this the Caribbean Sea is rough and ships are missing ports in the Bahamas.  

 

That's winter cruising.  Everyone fears hurricane season yet the waters tend to be smoother in the summer months until a tropical storm comes along and ships tend to avoid those.  

[cgags47]

Thanks for those menu pictures!!

 

I know that the Starbucks drinks are not included in the Deluxe Beverage Package, but are the other coffee drinks from La Patisserie included?

Edited January 23, 2020 by cgags47

[Clarea]

5 hours ago, cgags47 said:

Thanks for those menu pictures!!

 

I know that the Starbucks drinks are not included in the Deluxe Beverage Package, but are the other coffee drinks from La Patisserie included?

 

Yes.

[twangster]

Cruise Compass for this sailing:

 

Anthem 1-5-2020 CC.pdf

[kjacruiser]

Was Giovanni still tending bar in the brass bar 

[twangster]

As promised here are some archive photos from past Anthem cruises.

 

Indoor Family Pool at Night

 

 

 

 

 

Solarium at Various Times on Different Cruises

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some Outside Pictures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inaugural Miami Visit

 

 

 

 

[Jimbo]

Still amazed at how many photo's you get with no people in them, you must never sleep.

[PistolPete13]

Thank you for documenting this trip and all the amazing photos!  Superb use of a wide angle.  Was it 20mm or wider?

[twangster]

11 minutes ago, PistolPete13 said:

Thank you for documenting this trip and all the amazing photos!  Superb use of a wide angle.  Was it 20mm or wider?

 

12mm full frame

[PistolPete13]

4 minutes ago, twangster said:

 

12mm full frame

 

I knew it looked unique.  Something that wide is difficult to frame subject matter correctly.  You do a great job of it.  My widest lens is 16mm and I have a hard time getting things to look "right" and interesting.

[twangster]

1 minute ago, PistolPete13 said:

 

I knew it looked unique.  Something that wide is difficult to frame subject matter correctly.  You do a great job of it.  My widest lens is 16mm and I have a hard time getting things to look "right" and interesting.

 

Ultra wide angle is useful on a ship due to tight spaces but you have to careful using them.  The trick is to finding natural lines in the scene that compliment the lens distortion.  Shooting straight and level is also important to minimize keystone effect.   Some of that I correct in Lightroom but if you can reduce it when shooting it makes it easier later on.

[Getting out there]

Is the indoor family pool heated?

[Sea Dog]

Once I again let me compliment you on your outstanding photos! Great work. Also loved seeing the menus so thank you. Looks like a great trip. Cheers!

[Denise W]

3 hours ago, Getting out there said:

Is the indoor family pool heated?

Yes it is heated.

Denise

[Clarea]

3 hours ago, Getting out there said:

Is the indoor family pool heated?

 

Yes, and the Solarium pool too.

[tennislvr8]

On 1/23/2020 at 1:21 AM, cgags47 said:

Thanks for those menu pictures!!

 

I know that the Starbucks drinks are not included in the Deluxe Beverage Package, but are the other coffee drinks from La Patisserie included?

On anthem, the Starbucks drinks at LA Patisserie are included in the deluxe drink package. As long as it's not a stand alone Starbucks, they are included in the deluxe drink package. 

[cgags47]

1 hour ago, tennislvr8 said:

On anthem, the Starbucks drinks at LA Patisserie are included in the deluxe drink package. As long as it's not a stand alone Starbucks, they are included in the deluxe drink package. 

Good to know, thank you!

[bobmacliberty]

On 1/24/2020 at 3:09 PM, twangster said:

 

 

 I've not seen this before.  Is it a functional bench/swing, or just an interesting light feature?  If the former, at what time do towels appear on it during sea days. 😁

[z4ltw]

Twangster, thanks for all of the photo's , tips, and insights. I haven't had the pleasure of sailing this class but I will defintitely consider it for the future.

[twangster]

1 hour ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

 I've not seen this before.  Is it a functional bench/swing, or just an interesting light feature?  If the former, at what time do towels appear on it during sea days. 😁

 

You can sit on it and swing.  One person capacity.  

[Cruisin’A]

Sounds like you had a lovely time. Thank you for taking the time to write your review and enjoy your many future cruises!

[Tall-Cruiser]

@Twangster - Wow! What a great review and fantastic photos. You truly bring out the best of these ships with your photos. Looks like you had a great time and thank you for sharing all the info. 

I have followed the Quantum Class build for some time now and looking forward to sailing on one soon.