Royal Caribbean International has set sail from the UK, welcoming guests aboard Anthem of the Seas for the first time in over a year. This highly anticipated departure is just the beginning of an adventure-filled summer for UK families who have long missed making holiday memories with their loved ones. UK residents will gather on the 4-night Ocean Getaways and 5- to 8-night British Isles cruises that sail the UK coastline from Liverpool, England, and Belfast, Northern Ireland, to Kirkwall, Scotland.
The cruise line is celebrating its return to the UK by honoring 999 emergency services, NHS, social care, and military personnel aboard several cruise ships this summer. These professionals were offered the opportunity to sail on the Anthem in recognition of their tremendous efforts over the past year.
Ben Bouldin, Vice President of EMEA at Royal Caribbean, commented: “We are thrilled to be sailing from the UK again, and it is an honor to welcome some of the country’s many key workers on board our first voyages. It is thanks to these individuals, who have worked so hard to see our country through this challenging time, that this moment is finally here. I have no doubt they will enjoy an incredible and well-deserved break aboard our UK favorite, Anthem of the Seas.”.
Royal Caribbean guests can experience some of the most exciting activities aboard the award-winning ship this summer, including the Anthem's North Star, an all-glass observation pod offering unparalleled 360-degree views of the open ocean from 300 feet (91 meters) above sea level. Back on deck, vacationers can try their hand at target shooting or unleash their inner daredevil at SeaPlex, the largest indoor active space at sea; learn to freefall with RipCord by iFly, the first-ever skydiving experience at sea; or ride the waves from the comfort of the ship on FlowRider, the cruise line's popular surf simulator. Guests can also refuel at one of the 26 restaurants or bars on board before catching one of the many unique shows. The Anthem's programming offers vacationers live entertainment from bow to stern, including world-class show productions that blur the line between technology and entertainment at Royal Caribbean's ever-changing, multidimensional venue, Two70, and the West End hit "We Will Rock You" at the Royal Theatre.
The Anthem's triumphant return to UK shores comes after six years of cruising in the US and the Caribbean. With a fully vaccinated crew, the limited summer itineraries are open for bookings and are available only to UK residents aged 18 and over who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to children under 18 with negative test results.
