Sarah

Hello, booked this cruise last week, travelling with my friend Tracey. I haven't sailed with Royal Caribbean since 2018 and not been on the Anthem before. Looking forward to being at sea again. Norway is beautiful - I have cruised there a few times - so enjoy cruise 1

My experience of sleeping in a bunk in an inside room is the pic with the twin beds underneath - I must say the bunk was very comfortable and I was up there for 12 nights! I don't think the bunk was put away each night but that didn't matter to us

A very balanced review. I have cruised both Royal and P&O but I don't have children. I would say that there's lots more for children on a Royal ship. P&O is cheaper. In my opinion the food is comparable. I would research the facilities each ship has. I would certainly cruise with either company - the itinerary is key for me

Your seapass card is used to access your room (as a keycard), shown at the bars (for your drink package) and to purchase items onboard (you'll link a credit card to it). Enjoy your first cruise!

Wow, so much cake!! How are you managing to eat it all?!

@Pooch thanks for your quick response

I've been very nervous about booking a cruise (it's been so long since my last one). I am completely vaccinated and have been very careful throughout the pandemic so as not to cause worry and additional stress to my vulnerable elderly parents or pass covid on to them. Are there separate areas on the ships for unvaccinated passengers?

@Mike.s thanks very much - strangely I can't see the 7th July cruise that I saw at the TA but I will look further

@berkeleykel thanks for the info, I shall persevere

Thanks - it must be the way I'm searching - when I put in July 2023 & Southampton it says: We've circled the globe and couldn't find any sailings

I spotted an advert in local travel agent window yesterday for a cruise on Anthem next July. I've looked on the Royal Caribbean website and cannot find the cruise - in fact I can't find any from Southampton or any on Anthem!!

It must be different from the UK. When I do my online check-in travel insurance is essential as I have to supply all the details. Didn't realise it was optional elsewhere

If you're not flying I don't think there is a restriction to the amount you can bring but I seem to recall that each bag should not weigh more than 20/25kg so that the porters can move them

Thank you @Love 2 cruise and @GregD for your fab reviews. Enjoy your time in London

the railway at Flam is fab and the trip is so quick. I love Stavanger - one of my favourite excursions is the boat out to Pulipt Rock