It was a busy week for Royal Caribbean, culminating with news that the second ship in the Quantum-class, Anthem of the Seas, will be based in Southampton, UK when she debuts in spring 2015.
Royal Caribbean made the big announcement at a special event in London on Thursday, signaling its intentions to up the stakes in the competition for the British cruise market.
While Anthem of the Seas will spend her summers in England, she will head back to Fort Lauderdale for the winter months. Royal Caribbean also said Anthem of the Seas will replace Independence of the Seas, although itineraries for both ships are still to be announced.
We can expect itineraries to go on sale in early 2014, along with more announcements about entertainment onboard.
Royal Caribbean News
- There's the possibility Quantum of the Seas could be too big for Bermuda's dock.
- Anthem of the Seas had her first block put in place.
- Royal Caribbean has a new television commercial out. What do you think of it?
- We got a sneek peak at Royal Caribbean's new Thanksgiving Day Parade float.
- Royal Caribbean's first ship, Song of Norway, was sold for scrap metal.
Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast
Have you checked out the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast yet? Our newest episode is out previewing Quantum of the Seas!
Royal Caribbean's next cruise ship is already getting people excited over what's in store, so this week Matt lists everything we know about the ship as well as a few rumors of things we think are coming too.
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Royal Caribbean Around The Internet
Cruise And Ferry asked Royal Caribbean CEO Adam Goldstein about Anthem of the Seas' entertainment options.
Travel Weekly confirmed trade relations inspired Royal Caribbean's decision to put Anthem of the Seas in England.
South Florida Parenting thinks Vision of the Seas' revitalization have expanded family offerings onboard.
