Anthem of the Seas

I recently attended a function in London to hear some exciting news about Royal Caribbean's new cruise ship Anthem of the Seas. I travelled on the Allure of the Seas earlier this year and thought that Royal couldn't be anymore innovative but it seems that I am proved wrong. I've been updated on the ships progress by the Head of Press the lovely Surinder Manky pictured below.

 The new Quantum class is shaping up to be one of the most exciting cruise ships on the seas and I cannot wait to sea the sister ship of Anthem, Quantum of the Seas, when it is finished next year. One of the features which is going to appeal to all cruisers is the stunning new theatre called Two70, set against a 270* panoramic view of the sea. The big news to accompany the launch of Anthem is that Music is going to be a major feature on the ship. Music is important to everybody and Royal have certainly done their research on this one. In a poll of the British public they found that it was one of the most important mediums to express emotion and reminds us of pivotal moments in our life weddings, break up, romance and of course holidays. The poll also came up with a short list of rousing songs which touched their emotions deeply and among Elgar's 'Nimrod' theme and the Beatles' Hey Jude' the top anthem was chosen to be 'Beautiful Day' by the Irish boys, U2! The Royal Philharmonic played their own renditions of the songs and prepared the speeches by BBC DJ Stuart Marconie and the Chief Executive of RCCL Adam Goldstein.

To have an even more memorable holiday experience Royal have added a ski diving simulator, a bumper car arena and a circus school as features in the new ship along with all the old favourites. In the new year there will be further announcements regarding music acts which will be appearing on the new schedule for Anthem. Even better news for Irish and Uk passengers is that Anthem will be based in Southampton when she goes to sea in Spring 2015. That means routes to the Baltic and Mediterranean Seas.
There is another feature on the Quantum class that may well blow you away and that is the North Star -  a glass pod which will hover over the ship suspended by a giant arm, giving its occupants a completely unique experience of the sea around and below them. It may well be the perfect spot for a special proposal or exchanging of vows!

After the spectacular entertainment we were left with not doubt that the entertainment on the

Anthem of the Seas holds plenty of more surprises to be unveiled before its maiden voyage 

in early 2015. If you are a regular cruiser and thinking of trying out Anthem you will need to 

get booking in Spring 2014 because something tells me that the demand is going to be huge.

Happy cruising

Michelle  :)