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2025/26 Itineraries and Destinations

Anthem of the Seas is gearing up for her first Australian season, bringing a lineup of 24 sailings that’ll take cruisers across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. Whether you’re after a quick getaway or something more ambitious, there’s plenty to choose from.

If you’re just looking for a short escape, there are 2 to 4-night coastal cruises. There’s also a 5-night itinerary to Hobart, giving you time to explore Tasmania’s historic streets and lively food scene before heading back to Sydney.

For those keen on a New Zealand adventure, Anthem has 9 to 12-night itineraries lined up, featuring scenic cruising through the country’s famous fjords and stops at must-visit destinations like Picton, Wellington, Lyttelton (Christchurch), and Port Chalmers (Dunedin). Whether you’re here for the wine, the wildlife, or the dramatic landscapes, these cruises deliver plenty of variety.

Then there’s the South Pacific—a region that’s practically made for cruising. Anthem will be offering 8-night sailings to places like Noumea, Port Vila, and the ever-popular Mystery Island, where the beaches are pristine, and life moves at a much slower pace.

And if spending the holidays at sea sounds like your kind of thing, Anthem has festive sailings. Royal Caribbean announced there’s a 9-night Christmas cruise departing December 19, 2025, and an 11-night New Year’s voyage setting sail on December 28. Tropical destinations, onboard celebrations, and zero holiday stress.

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Accommodations Details

Anthem of the Seas packs in 2,090 cabins, 1,570 of which have balconies. The ship has 375 rooms equipped with Virtual Balconies, which feature floor-to-ceiling screens displaying real-time ocean views and destination shots.

Cabins come with three power outlets—two US and one European—plus two USB ports. Some rooms also feature a bedside outlet. There are plenty of hooks for hanging clothes and towels, and the bathrooms include a motion-activated nightlight for added convenience at night.

There are four main stateroom categories: Interior, Ocean View, Balcony, and Mini-Suite.

There are seven suite categories, starting from Grand Suites and going up to the 975-square-foot Owner’s Loft Suite. The largest suite onboard, however, is the Royal Loft Suite, offering even more space and luxury.

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Dining and Culinary Experience

When it comes to dining at the Anthem of the Seas, a restaurant brand new to Australian cruising, Johnny Rockets will be an old-school American diner with many locations around the USA and on other Royal Caribbean ships. It is a specialty restaurant and is charged per item, not with a flat fee. Menu highlights range from the Chicken Club Sandwich to hot dogs, loaded fries, a wide range of burgers, and more.

There are nine complimentary dining options, including the four main dining rooms—Silk, Chic, The Grande Restaurant, and American Icon Grill. 

Solarium Bistro offers a Mediterranean-inspired dining experience in a tranquil setting, though it is not exclusively adults-only. For some on-the-go sandwiches and paninis, you can head to the café at Two70, with great ocean views tossed in as well. 

There are plenty of different flavours on offer at the Windjammer Marketplace, with the prime rib carving station a dinner-time highlight. Sorrento’s is a classic for pizza, sitting right on the main promenade with daily pepperoni and margarita pizza, as well as two pizzas of the day. 

Café Promenade is a quick and easy option, offering café bites like pastries and sandwiches. Coastal Kitchen is exclusively for suite guests and Pinnacle Club members, offering a more upscale Mediterranean option—the breakfast smoked salmon and dinnertime flatbread are cruiser favourites. Guests staying in Grand Suites and above can dine here for all meals, while Junior Suite guests have access to dinner only. 

Specialty Dining

Anthem of the Seas packs in nine specialty dining options. It includes the famed Chef’s Table experience, which offers a five-course wine-paired dinner, hosted by the ship’s executive chef and sommelier.

There’s also Jamie’s Italian by Jamie Oliver, where the food comes out served on ‘planks,’ offering rustic Italian dining.

Wonderland Restaurant offers a fascinating dining experience, with Alice in Wonderland-inspired décor setting the scene for whimsical dishes like Berkshire pork belly with apples and cracklin’.

Izumi is a Royal Caribbean staple, offering fresh sushi and sashimi, with the truffle creamy lobster tempura roll standing out as a favourite.

Chops Grille is a classic steakhouse, decked out with wooden décor and low lighting, where guests can try dishes like grilled sea bass, spicy jumbo shrimp, filet mignon, and more.

For a quick something, La Patisserie is the go-to spot for hot chocolate, pastries, artisan chocolates, petits-fours, macarons, and more.

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Onboard Activities [Family, Kids and Couple]

There are plenty of solo and family-friendly onboard activities on the cruise ship. Anthem of the Seas has Royal Caribbean’s famous RipCord by iFLY, a skydiving simulator with ocean views mixed in for all the thrill seekers. Fees may apply for this experience, so it’s best to check the latest pricing and reservation details before your cruise.

The cruise ship packs the North Star, a favourite activity on Australia’s previous Quantum Class ship. The North Star is an observation capsule that elevates guests over 300 feet above sea level, offering panoramic sea views.

Also found on Anthem is FlowRider, a surf simulator that lets guests experience the thrill of surfing right onboard.

Anthem of the Seas also has all the Royal Caribbean family entertainment you’d expect. There’s a rock-climbing wall, bumper cars at SeaPlex, sports courts, game shows, jewellery making, archery, a splash park for kids, circus activities, poolside movies, an arcade, and more.

There’s also more adult entertainment onboard. You’ll find the adults-only Solarium for relaxation, Latin dance classes, the large casino, and the fully equipped Vitality at Sea Spa.

Children Activities

For those aged from six to 36 months, they’ll be in the Royal Babies & Tots program, where trained youth staff will take them through activities and let them play with a range of toys.

Aquanauts is for those aged three to five years old, where staff will run the kids through educational and fun science programs and experiments.

Those in the six to eight-year range can hang out and do arts and crafts, science games, and performance workshops as part of the Explorers Program.

The Voyagers group is for those from nine to 12 years old, offering sports tournaments, video game competitions, talent shows, a ship scavenger hunt, and more.

The Teen Lounge is for teens, offering more choices between pre-planned events or simply a space to hang out and let the time pass. For children aged three to 12 years, after-hours services are available from 10 pm to 2 am at a rate of $7 per hour, per child, through the Late Night Party Zone.

Anthem of the Seas will have six Wiggles-themed itineraries during its Australian homeporting, offering a different and unique experience for kids. These exclusive cruises feature appearances and activities with beloved Wiggly characters. There are three Wiggles itineraries on Anthem of the Seas, with two options in the South Pacific and one in Queensland. The South Pacific sailings are November 20, 2025, and March 13, 2026, respectively. The Queensland sailing leaves on February 6.

Deck Plan

Anthem of the Seas is big—but not the kind of big that feels overwhelming. With 16-passenger decks, everything is spaced out enough that you won’t feel crammed in, but it’s still easy to find your way around.

The lower decks are mostly where you’ll find the staterooms, making them a quieter spot to retreat after a day of cruising. Move up a bit, and things start getting livelier. Deck 4 is home to the Royal Theater, where you can catch the big stage productions, and Deck 5 is where the ship’s main hub, the Royal Esplanade, comes to life. It’s lined with shops, cafés, bars, and all the little spots you’ll wander into on your way to somewhere else.

Up on Deck 14, you’ll find SeaPlex, the ship’s massive indoor activity space where you can try bumper cars, trapeze lessons, or just watch the chaos unfold. Deck 15 is where all the pools are, including an indoor one with a retractable roof and the Solarium, a quieter, adults-only spot with panoramic ocean views.

Then there’s Deck 16, where things get a little more adventurous. This is where you’ll find North Star, the glass capsule that lifts you 300 feet above the ocean, and RipCord by iFLY, the skydiving simulator that makes you feel like you’re freefalling—minus the whole jumping-out-of-a-plane part.

Accommodation-wise, staterooms are spread across multiple decks, from budget-friendly interior cabins to luxurious suites. Even the inside rooms get a view, thanks to Virtual Balconies, which stream real-time ocean views onto massive screens.

And if you’re worried about getting lost, don’t be. The ship has touchscreen wayfinders on every deck, so you’ll always know exactly how far away you are from your next cocktail.

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Bar and Nightclub

A day onboard Anthem is a delight. Whether you’re looking for a laid-back drink with ocean views or a night out that stretches into the early hours, Anthem of the Seas has you covered. The ship’s bar and nightlife scene is lively, varied, and just the right mix of classy and fun.

If you’re into live music, Music Hall is the place to be. This two-story venue hosts everything from rock tribute bands to themed DJ nights, so whether you’re dancing, singing along, or just soaking up the atmosphere, it’s got all the late-night energy you need. If Latin beats are more your vibe, Boleros is where the salsa music plays and the mojitos flow.

For something more low-key, Schooner Bar offers that classic piano bar experience, with sing-alongs, cocktails, and a relaxed, old-school charm. Vintages is the spot for wine lovers, with an impressive selection of reds, whites, and everything in between. And if you’re after something more high-tech, head to Bionic Bar, where robot bartenders mix your drinks—because why not?

Prefer a good pub? Michael’s Genuine Pub serves craft beers, whiskeys, and classic bar bites in a casual, cozy setting. And when it’s time to really let loose, the ship’s nightclub scene kicks off, with DJs keeping the party going into the early hours.

No matter what kind of night you’re after, Anthem of the Seas has a bar—and a vibe—to match.

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Entertainment

A great bonus of Anthem of the Seas arriving is that it will bring stage shows that haven’t been in Australia before. We Will Rock You is a popular musical featuring the music of Queen, set in a futuristic world where rock ‘n’ roll has been banned. The Gift is an original Royal Caribbean production, where a family, brought together by a mysterious gift, embarks on a journey of discovery and unity.

As far as bars and lounges go, there are a total of nine options. For great ocean views and a drink in your hand, you can head to the North Star Bar, located just below the North Star observation capsule. You can dance the night away with live Latin music at Boleros, sip poolside at the Pool Bar, or grab a refreshing drink at the Sunshine Bar, which is located in the adults-only Solarium. You’ll also find Royal Caribbean’s famous bionic bartenders at the Bionic Bar.

Come nightlife, Two70 transforms into a hub of entertainment, with audiovisual productions blending live performances and robotic technology. Most nights, you can catch Spectra’s Cabaret, an immersive show that combines live music, dance, and multimedia elements for a one-of-a-kind experience.

The Schooner Bar is the ship’s piano bar, perfect for a sing-along. You can drink upscale wine and enjoy small bites at Vintages Wine Bar. And the English Pub, known as The Brass & Bock Pub, has the most extensive range of beers on the ship, along with live music performances.

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Ship Facts

Anthem of the Seas is a Quantum-class ship operated by Royal Caribbean International. At 168,666 gross tons, she’s a floating city packed with entertainment, dining, and adventure. It stretches 1,141 feet long and 136 feet wide, definitely designed to impress.

Speaking of size, she carries up to 4,180 guests at double occupancy, with a total of 2,090 staterooms, including 375 interior cabins with virtual balconies—so even inside rooms get a view. And with a dedicated crew of 1,300, service is never far away.

There are 16 decks accessible to passengers. They house everything from high-tech entertainment venues to pools, sports courts, and more. Whether you’re here for the adventure, the relaxation, or just the sheer scale of it all, Anthem of the Seas delivers an unforgettable cruising experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions