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THE WORST ROOM WE’VE EVER HAD… | Anthem of the Seas Obstructed View Balcony Room Tour 6198

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The Cruising Sisters
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👁️ 55K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 7:12

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Editorial Summary

The creators provide a tour of room 6198 on the Anthem of the Seas, which is an obstructed view balcony stateroom. They explain that they booked a guaranteed balcony to save money, a process where Royal Caribbean selects the specific room for the passenger. While they have had good luck with guaranteed rooms in the past, this particular room features a large, bright yellow lifeboat directly in front of the balcony. The tour begins with a detailed look at the bathroom, noting the two in one hair and body wash, the modern shower head, and the ample shelving and mirror space. Moving into the main cabin, the creators highlight the spaciousness of the room, including two separate closets, a couch, a safe for valuables, and significant storage via various drawers. They also point out the amenities such as the large television, a mini fridge, and a vanity area. The creators note that the room includes various plug types, including European and USB ports. Despite the view being obstructed by the lifeboat, they conclude that they are happy to have access to fresh air and daylight.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Anthem of the Seas
Barely Crispy
All-time creator consensus for Anthem of the Seas
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCabin / Ship Tour🥈Expert Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleOther · SpringFrom BayonneVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

this is actually an obstructed view balcony room which means that we have a Lifeboat just out front of our balcony

unfortunately this time we weren't so lucky

the Lifeboat is not a preference it is a pretty big eyesore bright yellow and you can't see down into the water

that's okay we're happy to have the fresh air and some daylight

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check price comparisons between guaranteed balcony and picking your own balcony
Bring your own conditioner as the provided hair and body wash is two-in-one
Ask your stateroom attendant for more hangers if needed

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

choosing a balcony roomConsider guaranteed balcony to save money, but be aware you might get an obstructed view

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is an obstructed view balcony room like on Anthem of the Seas?
QHow does a guaranteed balcony booking compare to choosing your own balcony?

Topics Covered

Cabin Balcony2½ Sad BaconService Crew2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bayonne
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