Spring & Summer
Norwegian Fjords from Southampton
7-night Geiranger, Ålesund, Stavanger runs — the classic 'no-fly' fjord week. North Star over the fjord is unforgettable.
← Quantum Class
Royal Caribbean · Quantum Class · Launched April 2015
Anthem of the Seas
The UK's favourite big-ship cruise — no flights required.
Anthem of the Seas sails year-round from Southampton, which is why she's become the UK's most-booked Royal Caribbean ship. Norwegian fjords in summer, Canary Islands and transatlantic Caribbean in winter — all reachable by car or train. The Quantum-class design (big glass, indoor SeaPlex, North Star observation pod) is perfectly suited to cooler northern waters.
Watch
Anthem of the Seas — a first look.
A first look at Quantum-class cruising — North Star, Two70 and the indoor spaces that make her ideal for northern seas.
Quick facts
The essentials — checked before we advise.
Fleet details change. These are correct at time of writing; we'll confirm the exact deployment for your dates when we speak.
Class
Quantum Class (sister to Quantum, Ovation)
Maiden voyage
22 April 2015
Size
168,666 GT · 16 decks (14 guest decks) · 1,141 ft / 348 m long · 136 ft / 41 m wide
Capacity
2,090 staterooms · 4,180 guests at double occupancy
Crew
≈ 1,500 international crew
Built at
Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
Home port
Southampton, UK (year-round)
Best for
UK cruisers who'd rather drive than fly, first-timers nervous about flying long-haul, Norway and fjord itineraries, families who want plenty to do on cooler-weather sea days
Official fact sheet
Every deck, dining venue and stateroom count — the full Anthem of the Seas fact sheet (PDF).
Onboard
Standout features, at a glance.
A high-level look. We'll go deeper on any of these — including the shows worth pre-booking — when we speak.
North Star
A glass observation capsule that lifts you 300 ft above the ship. On a fjord day it's the best view money can buy.
Two70
A three-storey lounge with a 270-degree glass wall by day and a wraparound RoboScreen show by night. Genuinely unlike anything else at sea.
SeaPlex
Bumper cars, roller skating, basketball and circus school — all indoors. Transformative on a wet Bay of Biscay sea day.
Dynamic Dining
Four complimentary main dining rooms — Chic, American Icon, The Grande, Silk — each with a different feel. Plus Jamie's Italian, Chops Grille, Izumi and Wonderland.
Ripcord by iFly
The only skydive simulator at sea in this part of the fleet. Free to try, always a talking point.
Solarium & spa
Adults-only glass-roofed pool with the retractable roof closed in cooler climates — a warm sanctuary from British weather even in October.
Cabins & where to book
Not all balconies are equal.
Anthem sails from Southampton in every kind of weather, so cabin choice matters more than on a Caribbean-only ship. A mid-ship balcony on decks 8–10 stays steady in a Bay of Biscay swell; forward cabins bounce; aft ones feel the engines.
We'll steer you clear of the obstructed views, the cabins under the pool deck and the noisy connecting doors — and towards the ones that quietly go for the same money.
Best value
Mid-ship balcony, Deck 9
Steady in weather, quiet, easy walk to the lifts and one deck below the Windjammer. The cabin most seasoned Anthem cruisers rebook.
Family sweet spot
Ocean View or Balcony connecting cabins, Deck 10
Two standard cabins with an interior door — far cheaper than a family suite and better for older kids who want their own space.
Splurge
Grand Suite, Deck 10
Full suite privileges (Coastal Kitchen, priority tender, concierge lounge) without going all the way to an Owner's Suite. The best value in the suite range.
Avoid
Deck 3 & 4 outside cabins
Lifeboat views on parts of both decks. Cheap for a reason — we'll flag exactly which cabin numbers are affected before you commit.
Where she sails
Popular itineraries for Anthem of the Seas.
A general picture of her deployment. Exact dates, ports and pricing shift — we'll confirm live availability for your window.
Autumn
Canary Islands & Iberia
10–14 night runs to Lisbon, Madeira, Tenerife and Gran Canaria — chasing the last of the sun without a long-haul flight.
Winter
Transatlantic & Caribbean
Repositioning crossings to the Caribbean, plus longer Southampton–Caribbean round-trips for those with time and no interest in airports.
Why book Anthem of the Seas with Valora
A Royal Guru in your corner.
- Southampton-based means we know the port, the parking, the hotels and the boarding rhythm inside out.
- We'll steer you clear of the lifeboat-view cabins on Decks 3–4 and towards the mid-ship balconies that hold their value.
- Pre-book the shows (Spectra's Cabaret, We Will Rock You) — walk-ups are painful. We'll do it as soon as your booking opens.
- Honest advice on drinks packages, dining packages and Wi-Fi — most people over-buy. We'll tell you what's genuinely worth it.
- Named Royal Guru on WhatsApp before, during and after — not a call-centre queue.
Ready when you are
Sail Anthem of the Seas the right way.
Twenty unhurried minutes with a named Royal Guru. Honest advice on cabin, deck and week — no obligation, no hard sell.