Shreya Shimpi
The cruising industry is gaining momentum in Asia, with nearly 2.4 million passengers recorded this year alone. Royal Caribbean hosted an exclusive media event, which offered the members a unique opportunity to explore the pinnacle of luxury cruising first-hand, onboard the magnificent ‘Anthem of the Seas’ during its Mumbai halt. The ship is en route from Dubai to Singapore. The ship is a testament to Royal Caribbeans’s legacy of over fifty years of delivering memorable experiences with world-class ships providing bespoke experiences suited for multi-generational travellers. The guided tour helped participants explore the outstanding design of the ship, marvellous interiors, amenities, restaurants, bars, swimming pools (2 Indoor and 2 Outdoor), adventure activities, and the theatre.
The cruise ship has a capacity of 4,905 guests (total) and an international crew of 1,500. There are a total of 16 decks, with 14 guest decks and 2,090 State Rooms. There are three First at Sea activities of the ship which include RIPCORD by IFLY, a skydiving simulator. The North Star holds the Guinness World Record for the tallest viewing deck on a cruise ship. The Bionic Bar is where two robotic bartenders can shake, stir and mix your drinks.
Guests onboard the ship, have a choice of dining at four complimentary multi-cuisine restaurants. There are various speciality dining options such as Jamie’s Italian, Chops Grille, Izumi etc. The Café @Two70 is where cutting-edge tech can transform 270 degrees of windows two stories high. Guests can indulge their sweet tooth at the La Patisserie. The SeaPlex is the largest indoor active space at sea offering a full size basketball court and bumper cars. The award- winning musical ‘We Will Rock You’ is a must watch at the spell-bonding Royal Theatre.
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