The Port of Vigo will receive around 8,500 people today, including passengers and crew, who will arrive on board the 'Anthem of the Seas' and the 'Oriana', making a double stop in the city.
Arriving from Lisbon, Portugal, the 'Oriana' docked at the Maritime Station at 7:30 a.m. and is scheduled to depart for Southampton, Great Britain, at approximately 3:30 p.m. During its stay in our city, it will carry a total of 1,795 passengers and 799 crew members.
Meanwhile, the 'Anthem of the Seas' arrived in Vigo at 10:45 a.m. Having sailed from Southampton, Great Britain, it will depart the Vigo docks at 7:00 p.m. On board are a total of 4,310 passengers of 47 different nationalities (3,417 British) and 1,574 crew members.
'Oriana' data
Despite being one of the oldest ships currently in the P&O Cruises fleet, the 'Oriana' boasts a very elegant and radiant appearance. Launched in 1995, it was built in Germany but entirely overseen by British designers and decorators. It offers numerous outdoor areas with sea views, a feature appreciated by passengers who love sailing, as well as a good selection of indoor spaces for relaxing during the hours at sea.
Measuring 261 meters in length and 32 meters in beam, the 'Oriana' offers passengers a spacious, glass-enclosed hall spanning four decks, adorned with Tiffany-style glass panels and sculptures. A highlight is the L-shaped Anderson's Lounge, a tribute to the 1830 founding of the Peninsular Navigation Company,which features attractive 19th-century maritime paintings. This lounge evokes a distinctly British gentlemen's club atmosphere. Other notable features include Lord's Tavern, a library with hundreds of books, and the upper deck with its three swimming pools. Passengers can choose from 18 different cabin categories. The ship also offers single cabins for solo travelers, a rarity on modern ships.
After dinner, passengers can enjoy British humor or a Broadway-style musical in the elegant Theatre Royal, or even a second performance space in the charming Pacific Lounge, a more multifunctional venue offering musical and comedy shows, as well as dance classes for singles, couples, and groups. The Oriana also offers relaxation areas, such as the onboard spa and thermal baths, managed by the British company Harding Brothers, and a fully equipped gym with panoramic views from the bow. For lovers of international cuisine, the ship offers typical British dishes, as well as two main restaurants: Peninsula and Oriental. For those seeking a more casual dining experience, The Conservatory buffet and the Al Fresco pizzeria are excellent choices.
'Anthem of the Seas' Facts
With a length of 350 meters and a beam of 40.8 meters, the 'Anthem of the Seas' bids farewell to the Vigo docks after a total of ten stops made throughout this season, leaving approximately 55,000 people in Vigo.
It has 16 decks and a gross tonnage of 167,800. Belonging to the new 'Quantum Class', it is considered the ship of the future, and holds the second position among the largest cruise ships in the world. It boasts groundbreaking features, such as the first skydiving simulator at sea, a observation crane that transports passengers to a height of over 90 meters where they can enjoy the best views, and state-of-the-art leisure areas, including the largest indoor sports and entertainment complexes at sea with bumper cars, ice skating, and much more.
Furthermore, it boasts the largest and most modern cabins in Royal Caribbean history, including the industry's first virtual balconies. Passengers can also enjoy the extensive culinary offerings of its 18 restaurants, as well as its shows and performances in the Music Hall, Royal Theater, and Royal Esplanade.
But if the 'Anthem of the Seas' stands out for anything, it is for having chosen Vigo as the first port in the world where the ship has stopped, after its inauguration in Great Britain.
Thus, the 'Anthem of the Seas' has officially joined the Royal Caribbean fleet, which now totals 23 ships. It will be based in Southampton, UK, until October, from where it will visit the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands. In November, it will move to New York. Cape Liberty will be its home port, from where it will regularly sail to Bermuda, the Caribbean, and Canada and New England.
