LIVE – Anthem’s First Trip to the Caribbean Picture Review 11/10/15

[Seaworthy01]

Love the photo's, thanks for sharing. 270 looks amazing.

[Kcjarvis]

Woke up to warm weather and smooth seas

 

 

At 11am we headed to the Galley Tour

 

 

 

 

 

[Kcjarvis]

Then at 1pm it was time for the Bridge Tour

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Kcjarvis]

Great News - Hurricane Kate is now east of us.

 

 

Talk about a busy sea day, we then went to We Will Rock You at 2:30pm. I will give my thoughts in the Cruise Summary at the end.

 

 

 

 

After the show we went back to the cabin and discovered it was an oven.

 

 

Maintenance arrived in 5 mins. We had a blockage in the cold water cooling system. The room is now an almost comfortable 68 degrees.

 

[Mott1086]

Great review, pictures are amazing

[Heather1972]

Yay, 68 degrees! I look forward to making my family freeze just like I do at home. LOL

[conandrob240]

LOL- that's me too- they say it's even colder on vacation!

 

Great pics. That's for sharing. Can't wait for more!

[cruiserking]

Great pictures and travelogue Ken, looking forward to watching the rest of your voyage unfold.

 

Jonathan

[MACE]

Your review ROCKS!

 

Also enjoy your 'Scopes' (I'm searoadcruz)

 

Our Newlywed Son and his Wife are also on the Anthem with you (they got engaged on a RCI ship) for their Honeymoon! They echo every sentiment you do about the Anthem...they're having a great time!!!

 

Just to make you homesick: It's Sunny and 44 degrees in Westchester County.

 

The Knicks are off after their recent loss, the Rangers are tied with 1-1 with the Senators end of the 2nd, and tomorrow is a must win for the Giants when the Pats visit us at METLIFE.

 

Keep the Awesome reviews coming!

Edited November 14, 2015 by MACE

[Kcjarvis]

Dinner - Silk

 

 

Not enough meat tacos

 

 

Very good fried rice

 

 

Great eggrolls

 

 

Dessert was just OK

 

 

Then off to 270 for music and dancing

 

[Kcjarvis]

We had a relaxing 1/2 day at sea. As predicted by the Capt, we arrived at the Pilot station at 2pm Atlantic standard time.

 

 

 

 

Safely a long side at 3pm AST

 

 

 

Off the ship at about 4pm

 

[Kcjarvis]

She looks fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

 

We took an unscheduled 1.5 hour Old San Juan Tour for $10 per person. Tour guide Stefano was very knowledgeable and extremely funny.

 

Condado Beach

 

 

 

 

Then we took a $20 taxi to Metropol in Isla Verde

 

 

[Kcjarvis]

 

 

 

Then back to the ship in time for our 10:30pm all aboard.

 

 

 

 

Good bye San Juan

[ladylemondrop]

I am loving this report especially your fantastic photos! (The fooooooood looks soooooo gooooood!) thank you and please keep sharing!

[Kcjarvis]

Finally almost live!!!!!! HAHA

 

North Star at 11:30am

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Kcjarvis]

Jamie's for an excellent lunch

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Cruisin' Ya Ya]

Forgot to note - We were actively tracking Tropical Storm Kate

 

 

Slightly long wait for an elevator to get us to Owners Suite 12634

 

 

Houston - I think we have a problem

 

 

A quick trip to Guest Services to "fix" the issue

 

 

Signed up for Voom - $210 with DP discount for 2 devices for the 12 days of unlimited use.

25 Megs at Sea????? AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

 

 

Then to the muster drill, which took 25 mins due to a technical error with the presentation. Luckily, we were sitting indoors, at the American Icon Grill. I still can't get that "Wash your hands" song out of my head... UGH

 

 

Do they shut the elevators down and make you go down the steps to get to the drill location?

[Kcjarvis]

An afternoon Love and Marriage Game show which actually worked very well.

 

 

 

Married 63 years

 

 

The winners!!!!!!!!!

 

 

The Newlyweds

 

 

[mrsbojamp]

Great pics and review. Love following your periscopes - I can't wait to go January 25! Question- do they offer a special discount for the internet package during the first few days?

[alexkrn46]

Love your photos and periscopes...enjoy your cruise

[LuCruise]

Following along. Thanks for the live review.

[conandrob240]

In your picture on page 2 of the "dancing" at 270- what time was that? I am surprised and a bit disappointed at how empty it looks. One of the things we liked most about Breakaway was how lively it was until the wee hours of the night- I was hoping being a NYC area based ship that that lively atmosphere would be similar Thoughts?

Edited November 15, 2015 by conandrob240

[karmacats]

In your picture on page 2 of the "dancing" at 270- what time was that? I am surprised and a bit disappointed at how empty it looks. One of the things we liked most about Breakaway was how lively it was until the wee hours of the night- I was hoping being a NYC area based ship that that lively atmosphere would be similar Thoughts?

 

i think most people go to the music hall. on quantum it was hopping 'til 1 or 2 a.m. every night. tbh, i loved 270 but never would have thought to go there for late night dancing.

[Kcjarvis]

Thanks for the first impression. Been on the Anthem some weeks ago and enjoyed it!

Can you confirm that WOW bands are no longer free?

If you have a chance, ask if you can re-use them on another cruise (if they can be re-programmed).

 

Thanks and have a great cruise!

 

$4.99 and you can reuse them

[Kcjarvis]

Nice connection on the scopes. And I love that you can now rewind or fast forward.

 

Thanks Yorkvillain - Win tomorrow!!!!!!!