As it is getting more difficult to coordinate schedules with adult children, we paid a bit more to sail over NYE, tho sailing out of New Jersey kept airfare reasonable. We chose the Anthem as the onboard activities looked great, especially with young adult children.
Embarkation:
We stayed in NYC Times Square the night before. Scheduled a car pick up (Camel Limo; only $65 for large vehicle as there were 5 of us) at 8:30 & were at the port by 9! Checkin took MINUTES & we were sitting & waiting. Able to get on at 10:30 (plus could book Escape room, Ripcord & North Star as we were one of first 100 passengers on board). When we got up on deck there was a LOOOOONG line of cars snaking into the port at that time--COME EARLY & relax!
This was a great location on the 6th floor, close to most shows, game shows, casino & dining. Room was spacious (MORE than enough space!) & nice modern decor.
Our adult children (18-23) shared an accessible OV (3170)--they LOVED the oversized room & location.