(Originally posted on my old blog on May 5th 2015)
I was lucky enough to be invited on Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise liner, Anthem of the Seas on bank holiday Sunday. And when I say lucky, boy do I mean it! “A cruise?! Aren’t they for old people?!” I hear you proclaim, you could not be more wrong!
I have cruised with Royal Caribbean around 5 or 6 times now and each time just gets better. You can do as much or as little as you like. The ships are full of activities, from rock climbing and ice skating to drinking cocktails round the pool in the sunshine. They are full of some of the most interesting people I have ever met and I can see myself cruising for the rest of my life. (Not continuously, although that would be awesome!)
Anthem of the Seas is the second in Royal Caribbean’s groundbreaking Quantum Class of ships, with more state-of-the-art technology than any other cruise ship in the world. Everything feels like it has been re-vamped compared to other ships I’ve been on. There seems to be more colour and vibrance everywhere you go and the whole ship feels more modern. I was walking around with the most excited smile on my face!
THINGS TO DO
The North Star - When I was told I was going to be able to ride this I was super excited! A glass pod that takes you 300ft above sea level for 360 degree views? Sign me up!
Flow Rider - Fancy catching a wave while sailing through the middle of the ocean, well you can! Even if you don’t want to actually ride (me, I’m scared), watching others wipe out is always a fun way to spend an afternoon!
Rip Cord - Skydiving out at sea? Why not? Who comes up with these ideas?
Sea Plex - A bit of everything. Dodgems at sea, Circus School, full-sized sports courts. You can even play Xbox Live. When the sun goes down, the party starts!
Bionic Bar - As a barmaid I have mixed feelings, am I going to be out of a job soon? Jokes aside, HOW COOL?! I want one in my house please.
Rock Wall - Imagine the views you could get when you reach the top!
There is also a full gym, spa, running track and kids pool area!
Also a glass floor … really high up! Look at the tiny, little ant people!
THINGS TO EAT
There are 18 different places to eat according the website. Picky eaters now is your moment! I was only on board for a few hours but I got a look around the restaurants (and taste a few cheeky samples) before lunch in Jamie’s Italian!
Look at those bread sticks!
I’m hopefully going to be on this ship in August for a 2 week holiday and I really want to try Wonderland. Think Heston Blumenthal meets Alice in Wonderland.
A few snaps from the other restaurants ...
THE MUSIC HALL
Make sure to catch The Wild Boys, mum says they’re great! Also I want that chandelier in my house too please!
And last but not least…
MY FAVOURITE PLACE
I walked in and I was completely stunned. This place in so beautiful I don’t ever want to not be there. The Solaruim. The most amazing pool ever. The best place ever.
I was tempted to get in fully clothed. How could I not be?!
All in all, I spent about 6 hours on board and that was not enough time to fully appreciate the magnificence of this out of this world cruise liner. This is a holiday everyone could enjoy and I seriously recommend you do! Royal Caribbean go above and beyond when it comes to holidays and it is worth every penny!
Thanks for having me!
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