- Launched
- April 2015
- Gross tonnage
- 168,666 GT
- Passengers
- 4,180 (double), 4,905 (max)
- Crew
- 1,500
- Length
- 347 m
- Home port
- Cape Liberty (Bayonne, NJ) / Southampton (seasonal)
Anthem of the Seas entered service in April 2015 as the second Quantum-class ship. She splits her year between Cape Liberty for winter Caribbean and Bermuda sailings and Southampton for summer Northern European programmes.
Anthem is Royal's most consistent Bermuda operator — regular summer Cape Liberty-Bermuda sailings — and the primary Quantum-class ship on the UK-departure market from Southampton.
Her Southampton season includes Norwegian Fjords, Baltic, and Canary Islands itineraries — fly-free access to a Quantum-class ship for UK guests.
Highlights
Southampton summer
UK fly-free access to a Quantum-class ship.
Cape Liberty base
New York area homeport for winter Caribbean and Bermuda.
North Star
90-metre glass observation capsule — Quantum-class signature.
Same class
Sister ships
Launched 2021
Odyssey of the Seas
The fifth Quantum-class ship — Quantum Ultra spec, Fort Lauderdale winter and Mediterranean summer.
Launched 2019
Spectrum of the Seas
The fourth Quantum-class ship — the first Quantum Ultra, purpose-built for the Chinese market from Shanghai.
Launched 2016
Ovation of the Seas
The third Quantum-class ship — Australia's largest and newest cruise ship, splitting Brisbane summers with Alaska.
Launched 2014
Quantum of the Seas
The original Quantum-class ship — Singapore-based, Southeast Asia flagship and the smart-ship platform originator.
Also in Royal Caribbean International
Other ships in the fleet
Launched 2024
Icon of the Seas
The largest cruise ship ever built — Royal's Icon-class flagship, LNG-powered, eight-neighbourhood layout.
Launched 2025
Star of the Seas
The second Icon-class ship — Port Canaveral-based, seven-night Caribbean, sister to Icon of the Seas.
Launched 2024
Utopia of the Seas
The sixth Oasis-class ship — LNG-powered and the first Oasis-class vessel built for short-cruise duty from Port Canaveral.
Launched 2022
Wonder of the Seas
The fifth Oasis-class ship — briefly the largest afloat, now a Caribbean and Mediterranean workhorse.
Launched 2018
Symphony of the Seas
The fourth Oasis-class ship — Miami-based year-round, Ultimate Family Suite and Ultimate Abyss.
Launched 2016
Harmony of the Seas
The third Oasis-class ship — introduced the Ultimate Abyss dry slide and the Perfect Storm waterpark to the class.
Launched 2010
Allure of the Seas
The second Oasis-class ship — Galveston-based, Texas-market Caribbean workhorse.
Launched 2009
Oasis of the Seas
The original Oasis-class ship — the vessel that redefined modern mega-ship cruising, now New York-based.
Available on this ship
Onboard experiences
Royal Suite Class
Royal Caribbean's suite-class enclave — Coastal Kitchen, Suite Lounge, and dedicated Royal Genie service across the fleet.
Perfect Day at CocoCay
Royal Caribbean's private Bahamian island — Thrill Waterpark, Coco Beach Club, and the most heavily invested private destination in cruising.
Cruise line
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Royal Caribbean International
The world's largest cruise line — home to the biggest ships afloat and the most complete family-oriented product in mainstream cruising.
Royal Caribbean Group (parent group)
Royal Caribbean Group is the world's second-largest cruise operator, parent of Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea — three brands spanning contemporary, premium, and ultra-luxury.