Anthem of the seas transatlantic cruise October 2022

mobeckwith · 9 Nov 21, 06:30 PM

Hi, has anyone any thoughts about this cruise for first timers,there seems to be a good price for a balcony cabin.Sails from Southampton to new York. ive always fancied a cruise and am planning on treating my mum

**Loopylooloo** · 12 Nov 21, 09:39 AM

Its a beautiful ship, only thing to note is the amount of consecutive sea days on a transatlantic, so on the plus side you will definitely get used to being at sea on a ship, downside is doesn�t give much chance to experience ports of call.
For a first cruise I would be looking at shorter more port intensive itinerary.

mobeckwith · 14 Nov 21, 03:16 PM

Thanks I think your right.I might have to rethink it 🙂

JAF · 14 Nov 21, 03:52 PM

We thought for ages before taking a transatlantic sailing as we like to see different ports and were worried about endless sea days with nothing to do. We did sail from Rome to Miami with Celebrity a few years ago and absolutely loved it and will be looking to do another one again. Db was also of the same view and after our experience sailed to New York and had one cancelled last year. There is normally lots to do as they seem to have a different programme from the normal multi stop cruise schedule and lay on far more activities. The Anthem has loads to do and is one of those we have looked at for our next TA.

**Loopylooloo** · 14 Nov 21, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by JAF

We thought for ages before taking a transatlantic sailing as we like to see different ports and were worried about endless sea days with nothing to do. We did sail from Rome to Miami with Celebrity a few years ago and absolutely loved it and will be looking to do another one again. Db was also of the same view and after our experience sailed to New York and had one cancelled last year. There is normally lots to do as they seem to have a different programme from the normal multi stop cruise schedule and lay on far more activities. The Anthem has loads to do and is one of those we have looked at for our next TA.

Yes, I know as I have cruised more and more I now love a sea day but to start with I wasn�t as sure. I think cruising and being at sea just grows on you, and it certainly makes you relax more! Anthem really is a fantastic ship, so much to do, I tried roller skating and my husband did the ifly indoor skydiving! We loved the steakhouse and wonderland restaurants too.

OP, I don�t think its a bad option, just some things to consider - also factor in the long haul flight one way and getting back to your car at southampton.

mobeckwith · 15 Nov 21, 12:25 AM

Thanks all i have now cancelled and rebooked a med cruise as my mum is 85 and i hadn't considered the long haul flight home🙂🙂

**Loopylooloo** · 15 Nov 21, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by mobeckwith

Thanks all i have now cancelled and rebooked a med cruise as my mum is 85 and i hadn't considered the long haul flight home🙂🙂

The med is wonderful, which ship is it?

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	14 Nov 21, 03:52 PM JAF Imagineer
JAF Imagineer Join Date: Apr 09	We thought for ages before taking a transatlantic sailing as we like to see different ports and were worried about endless sea days with nothing to do. We did sail from Rome to Miami with Celebrity a few years ago and absolutely loved it and will be looking to do another one again. Db was also of the same view and after our experience sailed to New York and had one cancelled last year. There is normally lots to do as they seem to have a different programme from the normal multi stop cruise schedule and lay on far more activities. The Anthem has loads to do and is one of those we have looked at for our next TA.