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ROYAL CARIBBEAN ANTHEM OF THE SEAS CRUISE FRANCE & SPAIN FROM THE UK - TRAVEL DAY

Leigh & Nick | The Lodge Guys
Leigh & Nick | The Lodge Guys
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👁️ 47K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 41:07

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their travel day and initial experiences aboard the Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas. The journey begins with a morning of shopping and navigating terminal logistics before boarding the vessel. Once on board, the group explores various amenities, including the main atrium and the North Star observation capsule, which provides views of the Southampton skyline. The vlog details the group's dining experiences, ranging from buffet breakfasts to formal dinners in the main dining room, and highlights a specific issue regarding a room upgrade auction that resulted in a discrepancy between the advertised and actual stateroom. After a minor delay involving missing luggage, which is eventually resolved, the creators spend a sea day relaxing in the solarium and participating in activities like a silent disco. The video concludes with the group preparing for their upcoming port visit to La Rochelle, France.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

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What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogCasual Creator
👫 Best for GroupNorthern_europe · Summer · 7 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the ship is literally out the window the ship literally missed out here this window will open any further it's just there so we can see the back of the ship

we've got a bottle of but i'll show you when we get back champagne in our room so that's very nice

i would recommend as soon as you get on board you basically get it booked because first thing in the morning it basically gets booked up

the food is the same in them all but we just want to try something a bit different tonight

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book the North Star as soon as you board to secure a slot.
If bidding for an upgrade, verify the room picture carefully to avoid disappointment.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What to do on the first day at seaAcclimatize, explore the ship, and plan for port days.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the process for booking the North Star observation wheel?
QHow does the upgrade bidding system work on Royal Caribbean?

Topics Covered

Booking Process1½ Sad BaconLoyalty Program2½ Happy BaconService Crew2 Happy BaconEmbarkation1½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3 Happy BaconDining Main2½ Happy BaconPool Deck2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

La Rochelle1 Happy Bacon
Southampton2 Happy Bacon
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