Anthem ots some information

[floridaglen]

Thanks for clarification. Doesn´t sound very good. We have made the bookings based on menus and seems that now the whole Dynamic Dining has been completely trashed. Neither has been any information send to the booked passengers.

 

Maitre D and guest relations will have a quite a lot things to explain. We will have 12 day cruise - but have already made all planning between complimentary and speciality restaurants - complimentary ones based on menu.

 

At the moment it looks as though on a 12 night cruise you might only have these menus twice. That's what happened on the maiden voyage which was 8 nights.

[JezzaC]

At the moment it looks as though on a 12 night cruise you might only have these menus twice. That's what happened on the maiden voyage which was 8 nights.

 

Already edited my previous comment. Seems that samplers were used only on 3 day cruise. On longer ones they will have proper menus.

 

Wouldn't like even if it was only used once, since that wasn't the original idea of Dynamic Dining - at least they should then email the information before the cruise, so people could adjust their reservations if needed.

[floridaglen]

 

Wouldn't like even if it was only used once, since that wasn't the original idea of Dynamic Dining - at least they should then email the information before the cruise, so people could adjust their reservations if needed.

 

I agree. But as we don't sail until September I'm expecting it to all change again by then!! ;)

[Jules12Wed]

Also take no notice of the Royal IQ app. I looked on it to see places to go for lunch and saw American Icon lunch menu and fancied the burger as burgers in windjammer are not nice so got changed only to find its not open for lunches. So much misunderstanding!!

[floridaglen]

Also take no notice of the Royal IQ app. I looked on it to see places to go for lunch and saw American Icon lunch menu and fancied the burger as burgers in windjammer are not nice so got changed only to find its not open for lunches. So much misunderstanding!!

 

Were you on the 3 night cruise? Possibly that may be why it was not open because you had no sea days.

[Jules12Wed]

Yeah no sea days but it should've said that on the royal IQ app I assumed it was your personal itinerary!

[johala_reewi]

At the moment it looks as though on a 12 night cruise you might only have these menus twice. That's what happened on the maiden voyage which was 8 nights.

 

Yup, the 8 night maiden voyage had the taster menu twice completely unannounced. I can see the point of the taster menus on 3 night sampler cruises because you aren't going to be able to try all 4 restaurants.

It will be interesting to see if they keep using them on longer cruises.

[floridaglen]

Yup, the 8 night maiden voyage had the taster menu twice completely unannounced. I can see the point of the taster menus on 3 night sampler cruises because you aren't going to be able to try all 4 restaurants.

It will be interesting to see if they keep using them on longer cruises.

 

It does look as though they will be doing just that according to the email a lot of us received yesterday.

[Nextholiday?]

It does look as though they will be doing just that according to the email a lot of us received yesterday.

 

Hi

 

Do you mean you are going on a three night and were emailed?

[Nextholiday?]

Yup, the 8 night maiden voyage had the taster menu twice completely unannounced. I can see the point of the taster menus on 3 night sampler cruises because you aren't going to be able to try all 4 restaurants.

It will be interesting to see if they keep using them on longer cruises.

 

I didn't want to try all four restaurants

 

 

I wanted to go to two I decided on via menu and chops

 

I was very disappointed they did this

[Jules of The Seas]

We are on Anthem, 22nd May for 10 nights. Had email yesterday to tell us we would have a `Royal Evening`, on our second night (more often on longer voyages). It will be attended by the Captain (Wow!!) and we should

`Dress your Best`. Presumably this will be when we have the Royal menu. We are booked into American Icon, so hopefully the Steak will still be available.

I`m sure they will get it right eventually.

Have managed to book iFly, (for our boys and their wives!), but can`t book anything else until on ship.

Will write a review when we get back.

[Bobal]

I didn't want to try all four restaurants

 

 

I wanted to go to two I decided on via menu and chops

 

I was very disappointed they did this

 

Same here - I wanted to eat from the proper menus in the restaurants I chose based on my food preferences and from trying something a bit different, not from someone's idea of what the 'best' of each restaurants were. I made my feelings known in the feedback questionnaire.

 

We didn't even have the benefit of being forewarned about the menu changes by RCCL - we only found out a couple of days before, via discussions on these boards.

[Nextholiday?]

Same here - I wanted to eat from the proper menus in the restaurants I chose based on my food preferences and from trying something a bit different, not from someone's idea of what the 'best' of each restaurants were. I made my feelings known in the feedback questionnaire.

 

We didn't even have the benefit of being forewarned about the menu changes by RCCL - we only found out a couple of days before, via discussions on these boards.

 

Exactly

[Over Land & Sea]

- we only found out a couple of days before, via discussions on these boards.

 

Let's face facts that's pretty much the ONLY way you find out about things concerning RCCL cruises.

[floridaglen]

Hi

 

Do you mean you are going on a three night and were emailed?

 

No, we are on a 14 night cruise. Below is a copy of the email I received:

 

Experience something truly special, hosted exclusively onboard Anthem of the SeasSM, with our brand new Royal Evening beginning on sailings departing from 6 May 2015. This unique event takes place on the second night of your holiday (more often on longer voyages), and will even be attended by the Captain! It’s the perfect opportunity to dress your best, get together with family, friends and other guests, and enjoy an evening of tempting food, fantastic music and incredible entertainment.

As well as a stylish champagne reception in the Royal Esplanade and Via, you’ll be treated to a delectable dinner with exclusive Chef’s Special options at the onboard restaurants. And with a host of exciting entertainment offerings around the ship - including Casino specials and some spectacular live music performances - this truly is an evening like no other, and it's only available onboard Anthem of the SeasSM.

We can't wait to welcome you onboard.

The Royal Caribbean Crew

[Paulette3028]

Can someone who is on Anthem let me know who the Activity Manager is on your cruise? Is it Amy Tripp?

[saffikins]

Not currently on AOS, but we were on the 3 night sailing a couple of weeks ago... It was Amy Tripp then, so I imagine she is still there

[Paulette3028]

Thanks....great to know....she was very good when she was filling in on Indy as the AM back in February....and I knew she was transferred to Anthem.

[Jules of The Seas]

Hi everyone, on The fantastic Anthem now. Just left Lanzarote heading for Vigo.

Yes Amy Tripp is on the ship.

To allay all your worries.

The food, ship, entertainment, staff are superb. Don' t worry too much about the dynamic dining. The food in all of the restaurants is great. The surf and turf in American Icon is to die for. Don't worry if you want to change one night, if you go reasonably early they will accommodate you. Everyone is making an effort to dress smartly in the evenings, but not too many Dinner suits. The only time you really need a jacket is in the Grande. Some wear ties some don't. If you haven't got a jacket they give you one.

Cabins are great, shower is excellent with a proper door. Kettle in cabin, with tea bags but no coffee sachets. None on ship as coffee is in big containers around the decks. Nice coffee too. If you on select wine package All wine at 9 dollars, plus prosecco at 9 dollars, plus all beers, except one draught in Michaels bar are free. Nice wine too.

Enjoy it, we are.

[callie23]

Thanks for the positive comments. We are due to sail on the 20/5/15 and have seen lots of negative comments on Facebook. It has really helped to read how good things are on board. Enjoy the rest of your cruise.

[SausPud]

Thanks for the positive comments. We are due to sail on the 20/5/15 and have seen lots of negative comments on Facebook. It has really helped to read how good things are on board. Enjoy the rest of your cruise.

 

Well sorry to say but you have missed your cruise as the 20th was last week.

[callie23]

Sorry meant to say 20th June 15. Hope I don't miss it next month!!

[johala_reewi]

We were on the maiden voyage and are booked again for anthem's final UK cruise before she repositions. It will be interesting to see what has happened over the season.

[Dombo]

We were on AOS for 3 nights at the beginning of May. It was the first time cruising with 16 month old daughter. Although have done 7 RCCLs before, was the first with child and didn't really take too much notice of the Adventure Ocean etc. We were already booked to sail on 20/06 for my 30th birthday so was a good excuse for a "fact finding mission"! So glad we did;

 

Had a fab 3 days. The staff were the best we've had. It seems their training programme has changed because we thought there was a real difference. Suite att was excellent, far better than normal.

 

We thought the food was superb, even though we had the sample menus on the 2 nights we ate in the complimentary restaurants.

 

Adventure Ocean was excellent, didn't use the drop off service, but the play area was lovely and the staff were great with the little ones. There is a splash pool for babies who are still in nappies which was good news.

 

Our only gripe was the cot supplied in the suite. If I had to sleep in it, I guess I would have been uncomfortable, but our daughter didn't seem to mind. I will be bringing a mattress topper from home though to make it more comfortable for her.

 

I did premium package which worked out really well for me. My wife's not a big drinker so we just paid for what she wanted. I did get a bit wound up that some people seemed to be "sharing" the packages though. I guess this may have been because there were a lot of stag/hen party types that haven't cruised before.

 

Can't wait for 20th!

 

Happy sailing everyone!

[callie23]

Thanks for sharing your first experience on the Anthem. Really looking forward to the 20th June now. Enjoy your time on board too.