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Cruise Hive said:

Anthem of the Seas has been delivered to Royal Caribbean by german shipbuilder Meyer Werft.

The cruise ship which is the second ships in the Quantum class for Royal Caribbean has been delivered to Royal Caribbean by Meyer Werft at a ceremony in Bremerhaven, Germany. The cruise line is now in total control of the vessel and final fittings for the large vessel are now complete. The 168,600 gross ton cruise ship was handed over on April 10th.

“I am very happy to receive Anthem of the Seas from Meyer Werft Yards,” said Richard. “We’ve always broken the mold with each successive ship we build, and Anthem of the Seas is no different. I would like to thank Bernard and the Meyer Werft team for their ongoing partnership in designing and building awe-inspiring ships with us.”

Anthem of the Seas is one of the most technical advanced cruise ships along with sister ship Quantum of the Seas. Meyer Werft states that the ship features highly energy-efficient systems, optimised hydrodynamics, heat recovery, an effective underwater paint coating, a state-of-the-art exhaust gas treatment plant (hybrid scrubber) as well as energy-saving LED lighting systems.

“It’s wonderful to welcome Anthem of the Seas to the Royal Caribbean family of ships,” said Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International. “Just like every Royal Caribbean ship, Anthem of the Seas will deliver to guests its own distinctive set of amazing adventures, whether sailing in the Mediterranean or the Caribbean.”

The ship will go head to head with new ship P&O Britannia sailing out of Southampton UK but both vessels will offer a different style of cruising. The ship will depart from Bremerhaven to Southampton on 14 April 2015. Emma Wilby, travel agent, from Sunderland, U.K., is the Godmother for the world’s newest and most advanced cruise ship Anthem of the Seas. Upholding a timeless maritime tradition, Ms. Wilby will officially christen Anthem of the Seas and perform a special song for more than 1,300 invited special guests and dignitaries at the ship’s inaugural ceremony in Southampton, U.K., on April 20, 2015.Designed to revolutionize the industry, Anthem of the Seas will sail its inaugural season from Southampton before the ship repositions to its permanent homeport of New York in November.

Anthem of the Seas will carry 4,180 guests and 1,550 crew members, passengers will be able to enjoy the very best innovative features at sea including the North Star, SeaPlex, Ripcord by iFLY and Two70.

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Jeff Head said:

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These Quantum Class Cruise ships are HUGE. 168,000 ton displacement.

I thought I would compare another very well known and large cruise ship to it...the RMS Titanic.

Here is the comparison of the specifications/characteristics:

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kwaigonegin said:

I've been thinking about going on a cruise this summer as I've never been on one ...however I think I like a smaller vessel more than these behemoths!!!

As big as these ships are, the people who go in them are proportionate as well

I am not a big fan of large partying crowds and don't know if I'd like being stuck on a large floating tub with 6000 passengers!

anyone here been on one?

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These Quantum Class Cruise ships are HUGE. 168,000 ton displacement.

I thought I would compare another very well known and large cruise ship to it...the RMS Titanic.

Here is the comparison of the specifications/characteristics:

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And here are the two ships compared:

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Miragedriver said:

Wow! That is an enormous vessel! I

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Jeff Head said:

Here's a video of her arriving in South Hampton.

Yes...she is HUGE! Watch this video.

Royal Caribbean boasts that Anthem of the Seas is the world’s most technologically advanced ship. The ship spans 16 guest decks; encompasses 167,800 gross registered tons; carries 4,180 guests at double occupancy; and features 2,090 staterooms. It features highly energy-efficient systems, optimized hydrodynamics, heat recovery, an effective underwater paint coating, a state-of-the-art exhaust gas treatment plant (hybrid scrubber) as well as energy-saving LED lighting systems.

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Jeff Head said:

My wife and I went on three cruises between 1988 and 1993. Two were Royal Caribbean to the Bahamas, the other was from LA to Ensenada, Mexico.

We enjoyed them all, but the Bahamas cruises the most...mainly because the port call was so much better.

In all cases we had a really good time on the ships. They were not nearly this large though. Still, there were probably 2,000 or more passengers.

A lot of people did party...but not us. From all three trips, we only went to one "show."

We just took it easy. We had cabins on the stern, with a little patio on two of them. We spent our time either on deck just sitting, talking, and chillin'...in the cabin reading and watching shows...or at mess.

And boy did they feed you!

I mean, man, it was an eating extravaganza! They waited on you hand and foot...actually too much for my tastes (like every time you cup was as much as 1/3 of the way down some one was coming wanting to fill it up, or bringing and taking away new courses, etc.). But the food was really good.

We enjoyed our day trips. we did not spend extra money for anything special (and boy could you) We just disembarked and made our way to the markets and had a good time finding neat stuff to buy as souvenirs.

In three years, when I retire, my wife gets to decide on our "retirement" trip. She has narrowed it down to either a ten day, inside passage cruise from Seattle to Alaska and back, or a two week river cruise on the Rhine in Germany. I'm looking forward to it.

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antiterror13 said:

Jeff thinking cruise to Antarctic ?

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