Our FIRST EVER Royal Caribbean cruise - Boarding Anthem of the Seas SURPRISED us!

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The creators document their first experience sailing with Royal Caribbean aboard the Anthem of the Seas, departing from Southampton. The video follows their embarkation process, which they describe as exceptionally quick due to the digital boarding system. After boarding, the couple manages several logistical tasks, including selecting specialty dining reservations and completing their mandatory safety training via the mobile app. They explore various ship amenities, such as the spa, the solarium, and the indoor and outdoor pool areas. The creators also experience high-altitude activities like the North Star observation capsule and visit the iFly simulator. Throughout the day, they sample various beverages, including cocktails and wine, and eventually settle into their balcony cabin. The day concludes with a formal dinner in the main dining room and an exploration of the ship's nightlife, including the casino and various lounges. They express high levels of satisfaction with the ship's facilities, the quality of the food, and the overall service provided by the crew.
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it's our first ever time on Royal Caribbean and we're so so excited it's gonna be awesome
the whole tracking process was extremely quick in fact the quickest yet
we've done our last there and we've done our dining and now we're going to go to the spa
we're really impressed with our cabin we found it to be Tastefully decorated very spacious
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