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Cruise to Norway! Day 1 Boarding Anthem of the Seas - Royal Caribbean Cruise Vlog - Norwegian Fjords

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their first day boarding the Anthem of the Seas in Southampton, England, for a seven night cruise to the Norwegian Fjords. They begin by utilizing the Royal Caribbean Key service, which allows them to board early and have their luggage delivered directly to their stateroom. After exploring various ship amenities including the solarium, indoor and outdoor pools, and the SeaPlex, they discuss the benefits of their Key membership, such as priority boarding and high speed internet. The vlog includes a tour of their Spa Junior Suite, which they describe as their favorite room type due to the layout and balcony views. They also share historical context regarding Southampton and the Titanic before enjoying a themed lunch and a dinner featuring local British pub fare at the Windjammer. The day concludes with the creators successfully finding sandals for the passenger who forgot them and watching the ship sail away from the English Channel.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · Summer · 7 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we just boarded anthem of the seas for a seven night cruise to norway

we've never tried the key before and um we just wanted to try it out and see if it's worth it

this is the j4 aka spa junior suite which is our favorite room that we've ever stayed in in a royal caribbean ship

windjammer on quantum class seems to be amazing agreed and it's even better to eat outside

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use The Key for early boarding and luggage drop-off to avoid carrying bags for hours.
βœ“Book North Star or other activities early, especially on sea days, as they sell out.
βœ“Pack sandals or flip-flops for pool and hot tub access.
βœ“Consider staying in a spa junior suite for better balcony views and amenities.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Packing too early and forgetting essential items like shoes β€” Double-check packing list and consider buying forgotten items on board.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is The Key and is it worth it?
QWhat is the experience like boarding Anthem of the Seas?
QWhat are the stateroom options and amenities?
QWhat dining options are available on day one?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Bergen2Β½ Happy Bacon
Flam2Β½ Happy Bacon
Olden2Β½ Happy Bacon
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