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Incredible things to do on Royal Caribbean! (Some now charged!)

Cruise With Ben and David
Cruise With Ben and David
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πŸ‘οΈ 184K viewsπŸ“… 5 years ago⏱️ 36:47

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a full day of activities and dining aboard Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas. The video begins with a discussion regarding cabin noise levels and the importance of selecting locations away from elevators or entertainment venues. The day includes breakfast in the American Icon main dining room, where they note updated menus following the lockdown period. For lunch, they visit Chops Grill, highlighting the quality of the steak and the benefits of dining at specialty restaurants during quieter midday hours. The creators also experience the North Star observation capsule, noting a recent change in the requirement to pay for the excursion. Afternoon activities include relaxing in an adults-only solarium and attempting the Ripcord by iFly skydiving simulator. The evening features a variety of high-quality entertainment, including a full-length production of the musical We Will Rock You, a live band in the music hall, and the eclectic Spectra's Cabaret. The day concludes with a sushi dinner at Izumi, where they praise the large portion sizes and the skill of the Japanese cuisine chef. Throughout the journey, the creators emphasize the high level of service from the crew and the diverse range of onboard amenities.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Anthem of the Seas
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Anthem of the Seas
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

We had an okay night's sleep last night. We broke one of our cardinal sins. Oh, well, well, we didn't really. We've got a cabin just below the Leo deck on deck 13, and it was a bit noisy.

We do recommend if you can pick a cabin that's not next to the Leo decks or not below it and not next to any entertainment venues or anywhere that could be light loud or too close to a lift or elevator cuz it can get quite noisy.

It's well worth the money. We see anyway. We can't wait.

Honestly, if you get the chance to do this, you must do it. It's so so much fun.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Pick a cabin that's not next to the Leo decks or entertainment venues to avoid noise.
βœ“Bring a water bottle to refill at bars and avoid thirst at night.
βœ“Get to the theater early for good seats, as it fills up even with reduced capacity.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Fear of heights on North Star β€” If you're scared of heights, do not recommend this, but it's safe and fun.
Nervousness about skydiving simulator β€” You'll be fine; the instructor is fantastic and gives tips.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are some incredible things to do on Royal Caribbean?
QAre the new charges for previously free activities worth it?
QHow is the food and service on board?

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