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Anthem of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

Anthem of the Seas

Activity-dense and tech-forward — North Star and the skydiving simulator are the signature draws rather than a waterpark.

Class
Quantum Class
Built / refit
2015 / 2025
Guests
~4,180
Typically sails
Alaska

Best for

  • Families
  • Solo travelers
  • Activity seekers

Less ideal for

  • Waterslide seekers
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What makes it different

Why choose this ship

  1. North Star capsule ascends over 300 feet, the tallest viewing deck at sea

  2. A live orchestra accompanies every main theatre performance

  3. Two70 runs virtual concerts on 4K projection with moving robotic screens

Worth knowing

Watch outs

Things that may matter depending on your travel style — not criticisms.

  • RipCord by iFLY skydiving simulator carries an extra charge
  • Nursery drop-off for babies and tots costs extra; Adventure Ocean is included

Facilities and activities

On board

4 poolsWaterpark: None — activity focus is North Star, RipCord by iFly, and SeaPlex rather than waterslides

Entertainment

  • Two70 panoramic entertainment venue
  • SeaPlex (bumper cars, roller skating)
  • Bionic Bar

Family facilities

  • Kids' club
  • SeaPlex activities for teens

Adults-only areas

  • Solarium (unheated pool)

Spa & wellness

  • Spa

Notable facilities

  • RipCord by iFly skydiving simulator
  • North Star observation capsule
  • SeaPlex indoor sports complex
  • Two70 entertainment venue

Choosing a room

Cabins

Compare room options for your party.

  • Inside studio staterooms for one guest carry no single supplement
  • Virtual balcony interiors show real-time floor-to-ceiling views of outside
  • Selected staterooms connect, useful for groups travelling together

Climate suitability

Indoor & outdoor

What is under cover and what is open to the weather — worth reading for Alaska and northern Europe.

  • Adults-only Solarium spans two decks under an enclosed glass roof
  • SeaPlex, Two70, Music Hall and arcade form a large indoor venue set
  • FlowRider, rock wall and main pool deck are open-air on decks 14 and 15

Dining at a glance

Food styleStrong

Food & Dining

Food Strength

VERY GOOD

One of this ship's strengths.

Strong overall reputation for food, though details vary by ship.

How we rate food ▾

Food Strength is an editorial comparison across cruise ships generally — not just within this cruise line.

This dining assessment reflects broader Royal Caribbean patterns where ship-specific evidence is limited. Individual venues and experiences vary by ship.

Reviews & Traveler Perspective

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From other cruisers

What cruisers are saying

Independent videos covering the ship, activities, food and practical tips.

Ship tour

[4K] Cruise Ship Tour | Royal Caribbean, Anthem of the Seas - Complete Ship Walkthrough

Guidebook Traveller · YouTube

Activities

TOP 5 BEST ACTIVITIES on Anthem of the Seas - Royal Caribbean

Khiz & Eesa · YouTube

Food

Anthem of the Seas Food Review: Best Specialty Restaurants

Cruise Show UK · YouTube

Practical tips

20 tips for Anthem of the Seas (2024)

Get Lost With Ben & Gareth · YouTube

Videos by independent YouTube creators.

Where it goes

Routes on this ship

The route profiles Galythia holds for Anthem of the Seas.

Where this ship information comes from ▾

Ship facts above are read from the cruise line's own pages, and from an established secondary reference only where an official page returned nothing.