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Anthem of the Seas Full Tour: Is This the Best Royal Caribbean Ship?

Late to the Sail Away with Paul & Lee
Late to the Sail Away with Paul & Lee
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Transatlantic · 18 nightsFrom SydneyVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We've just returned from a spectacular 18- night voyage from Sydney to Honolulu aboard Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas.

And we absolutely loved it. And if I'm honest, I'd happily book another cruise on the Anthem just to see it again.

Anthem of the Seas is a great allrounder, perfect for couples or families with a large number of attractions and venues to suit all tastes.

The Esplanard might be inward- facing and lacks the sea views you'll find on more traditional ships, but it's an extremely large and functional space with easy access to a variety of venues.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Order a coffee card before you sail to save heaps on specialty coffee.
Research local tour offerings to save a small fortune by doing it yourself.
Arrive early at the Skoona Bar to get a good seat during activities or performances.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Anthem of the Seas still worth booking in 2026?
QWhat is life like on a Trans-Pacific cruise with stops in New Zealand and French Polynesia?
QWhat are the key venues and attractions on Anthem of the Seas?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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Honolulu3½ Happy Bacon
Papeete3 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Join us for a full cruise ship tour of Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas. In this cruise vlog, we explore every deck, the cruise ship food, cabins, and what makes this cruise ship a real standout in the South Pacific and Alaska. Fresh from our 18-night transpacific cruise from Sydney to Honolulu, we take you deck-by-deck through Anthem of the Seas, showcasing the ship’s restaurants, pools, entertainment venues, accommodation, Royal Esplanade, Two70, SeaPlex, North Star, specialty dining and much more. Whether you’re planning an upcoming Royal Caribbean cruise, researching Quantum Class ships, or simply love cruise ship tours, this video gives you a detailed look at what life is really like onboard Anthem of the Seas in 2026. In this video we cover: 0:00 Intro 1:12 About Anthem 1:31 Royal Esplanade 4:47 Music Hall 5:43 Royal Theatre 7:12 Schooner Bar 7:33 Bionic Bar & Shore Excursions 8:56 Elevator Atrium & The Vie 10:27 Cafe Two70 & Two70 10:26 Chops Grille 13:21 Izumi Sushi 13:45 Wonderland 14:28 Jamie’s Italian 15:21 Main Dining Rooms 16:21 Casino Royale 17:01 Kids & Teens Clubs 17:43 Balcony Cabin 18:28 Windjammer Marketplace & Johnny Rockets 19:02 Pools & Resort Deck 20:50 Solarium & Solarium Bistro 21:51 Spa & Sports Deck 23:38 North Star 24:29 SeaPlex & Dog House 25:42 FlowRider, iFLY & Rock Climbing 26:27 Final Thoughts Anthem of the Seas will soon return to Australia for another season of cruises, so now is the perfect time to see what this spectacular Royal Caribbean ship has to offer. 🎥 Subscribe for cruise ship tours, cruise diaries, reviews, tips, dining experiences and more from around the world. ⚓ We’re Paul and Lee, and together we’re Late to the Sail Away! 🌐 Website: https://www.latetothesailaway.com/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/latetothesailaway 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latetothesailaway/ #AnthemoftheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #CruiseShipTour #QuantumClass #Cruising #CruiseVlog #RoyalCaribbeanCruise #CruiseLife #CruiseReview #CruiseShips #TranspacificCruise #Two70 #SeaPlex #NorthStar #CruiseYouTube #Alaska