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First Impressions After Anthem’s FIRST Cruise in Australia!

Deb & Matt Chat
Deb & Matt Chat
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👁️ 2K views📅 7 months ago⏱️ 6:44
What This Creator Said
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South_pacific · 3 nightsFrom SydneyVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

We had a great time. We did. We love these Quantum class ships.

The dining options are magnificent. There's so many of those.

This is a brilliant ship.

It's been a wonderful trip.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check out the tour and review of the virtual balcony cabin.
Watch for upcoming videos on Anthem in the next couple of days.
Keep an eye out for the back-to-back cruise in February.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the first impressions of Anthem of the Seas after its first cruise in Australia?
QWhat activities and entertainment are available on the ship?
QHow was the dining experience?

Topics Covered

Entertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy BaconDining Main4½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Sydney4 Happy Bacon
Eden4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Taste of Eden festival
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YouTube Video Description

After three unforgettable days onboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas, we’re wrapping up our series with some final thoughts and honest first impressions! 🇦🇺 Anthem has officially launched her first Australian cruise season, sailing from Sydney’s Circular Quay, and in this quick 6-minute review we share what stood out — from the Two70 entertainment to the Seaplex, food, and those all-important crew and cabin experiences. We talk about the people we met, the parties, and whether we think Anthem of the Seas is the perfect ship for cruising in Australia. 🎥 Highlights: ✅ Two70 & Seaplex – entertainment that blew us away 🍽️ Dining & food review – from buffet to MDR 🛏️ Virtual Balcony cabin impressions 🏊 Pools, parties & atmosphere 📍 Boarding and sailing from Circular Quay, Sydney 🛳️ Ship: Anthem of the Seas ⚓ Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International 📆 Season: First Australian sailings – 2025 👉 Watch the full Anthem of the Seas Australia Cruise Series playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrIRRgMzmBX3PAvrpolzbWRg CHAPTER MARKERS 00:00 Intro 00:34 Eden 01:24 Meeting People 01:51 Parties 02:11 Seaplex 02:28 Pools 02:46 Two70 Entertainment 03:35 Food 04:30 Cabin Steward 05:16 Virtual Balcony 05:41 Circular Quay Location