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Anthem of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship of the Quantum class, in service since 2015. She measures 168,666 gross tons and carries 4,180 guests. She sails Australia and New Zealand, South Pacific, Alaska, Hawaii itineraries. We rate her 4.0 out of 5.
Anthem of the Seas, the second Quantum-class ship, entered service in April 2015 from Southampton, where she was christened by travel agent Emma Wilby. She shares the class's signature features, including the North Star observation capsule, the RipCord by iFLY skydiving simulator, a FlowRider surf simulator and the SeaPlex with bumper cars. In the 2026-27 schedule she spends the southern summer sailing to the South Pacific, New Zealand and around Australia from Sydney and the northern summer on Alaska cruises between Vancouver and Seward, with Hawaii on the crossings.
Anthem of the Seas is bigger than 91% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 94%. At 40.4 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 55% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Royal Caribbean International fleet average across 30 rated ships in service.
Anthem of the Seas is one of 3 Quantum class ships. Ovation of the Seas (2016) and Quantum of the Seas (2014) are in service.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem of the Seas this ship | 2015 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Ovation of the Seas | 2016 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Quantum of the Seas | 2014 | 4.0/5 |
Sailings 2026-05-01 to 2027-04-05 · From 2026-05-01 · Through 2027-04-05. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.
What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.
Applies to the operator sailing-date window 2026-05-01 through 2027-04-05. Confirm cabin category, outlook, accessibility, connecting doors and refit details for your actual departure. Cabin cautions are inferred from labelled spaces and vertical relationships, not confirmed noise reports. Cabins are mapped to the category colors in the official plan. Where grades share a color, their codes are grouped; the exact booking grade requires confirmation. Category images and sizes are representative.
Sailings 2026-05-01 to 2027-04-05 · bow to the right
2091 cabins mapped in this edition. Hover, focus or tap a cabin for its grade and details.
Compare every grade in this plan edition. Cabins within a grade can differ in layout and balcony size.
. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 1N, 2N. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 3
Views: Real-time ocean views and destinations via a high-definition screen. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 166 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 1U, 2U. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 276 sq. ft.; Balcony: 161 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 5 guests. Size: Stateroom: 267 - 301 sq. ft.; Balcony: 81 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades J3, J4. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 351 sq. ft.; Balcony: 259 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 6, 7, 8, 13
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 198 sq. ft.; Balcony: 55 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 3D, 4D. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 198 sq. ft.; Balcony: 55 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 1D, 2D. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 177 sq. ft.; Balcony: 55 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 1E, 2E. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 6, 7, 8, 13
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 1 Guest. Size: Stateroom: 119 sq. ft.; Balcony: 55 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 6, 7
Views: Ocean View Some staterooms have obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 2 guests. Size: Stateroom: 198 sq. ft.; Balcony: 55 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Views: Real-time ocean views and destinations via a high-definition screen. Occupancy: 1 Guest. Size: Stateroom: 101 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks:
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have an obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 177 sq. ft.; Balcony: 65 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 1C, 2C. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have an obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 177 sq. ft.; Balcony: 65 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13
Views: Real-time ocean views and destinations via a high-definition screen. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 166 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 3U, 4U. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 696 sq. ft.; Balcony: 216 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 8, 10
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 673 sq. ft.; Balcony 183 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 8, 10
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 6 guests. Size: Stateroom: 1,640 sq. ft.; Balcony: 553 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 8
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 351 sq. ft.; Balcony: 109 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 975 sq. ft.; Balcony: 501 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 8
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 214 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 3M, 4M. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 8, 9, 10, 11
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 8 guests. Size: Stateroom: 543 sq. ft.; Balcony: 259 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 9, 10
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 541 sq. ft.; Balcony: 259 sq. ft.; NOTE: Balconies on Suites 12138 and 12638 do not wrap around.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 11, 12
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 2 guests. Size: Stateroom: 267 sq. ft.; Balcony: 81 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks:
The cabin number and location are shown in Royal Caribbean’s official plan, but its color does not match a reliably identified category in the accompanying ship-specific legend. Confirm the booking grade, size, features and photo with Royal Caribbean.
Decks: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Deck 10 between cabin Decks 9 and 11
Compare a central room with accommodation immediately above and below, away from lifts, stairs, connecting doors and service access.
Why we flag this
The selected sailing edition shows extensive accommodation on Decks 9, 10 and 11. This is a spatial shortlist, not measured noise data. Check the source plan.
Deck 13 under occupied Deck 14 areas
Match the room to pool, whirlpool, buffet, outdoor seating and public dining footprints above. Ask about opening hours and early furniture setup where areas overlap.
Why we flag this
The selected Deck 14 diagram shows pool and dining areas above portions of Deck 13 accommodation. A flag is conditional on the exact vertical footprint. Check the source plan.
Deck 6 over occupied Deck 5 public areas
Compare the exact room with theatre, dining, bar and entertainment footprints below; confirm balcony outlook and any lifeboat obstruction separately.
Why we flag this
The selected Deck 5 diagram shows major public venues and lifeboats below portions of Deck 6 accommodation. This is a layout caution, not a confirmed noise or obstructed-view report for every room. Check the source plan.
Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Official ship-specific interactive SVG deck artwork for the operator-selected sailing period. PDF compiled by Cruise Frog, not separately issued by Royal Caribbean. The source link preserves the selected operator profile.. Reviewed 2026-10-22.
Home port: Sydney, Australia.
Anthem of the Seas sails from Sydney, Australia. The airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), with 15 lounges to wait in before you board.
Anthem of the Seas is operated by Royal Caribbean International and belongs to its Quantum class.
Anthem of the Seas is one of 3 Quantum class ships. Ovation of the Seas (2016) and Quantum of the Seas (2014) are in service.
Anthem of the Seas measures 168,666 gross tons and 347 metres in length, with 16 decks.
Anthem of the Seas is bigger than 91% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 94%. At 40.4 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 55% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Anthem of the Seas has a passenger space ratio of 40.4: 168,666 gross tons for 4,180 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Anthem of the Seas feels comfortable for her size.
Anthem of the Seas carries 4,180 guests at double occupancy.
Anthem of the Seas entered service in 2015.
Anthem of the Seas sails Australia and New Zealand, South Pacific, Alaska and Hawaii itineraries. Her home port is Sydney, Australia.
Anthem of the Seas sails from Sydney, Australia. Fly into Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), which has 15 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Royal Caribbean International publishes the deck plans for Anthem of the Seas; this page links to Deck plans.
Cruises Frog rates Anthem of the Seas 4.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on entertainment (5/5) and lowest on dining (3/5).
For the “Sailings 2026-05-01 to 2027-04-05” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Deck 10 between cabin Decks 9 and 11: Compare a central room with accommodation immediately above and below, away from lifts, stairs, connecting doors and service access. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.
For the “Sailings 2026-05-01 to 2027-04-05” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Deck 13 under occupied Deck 14 areas: Match the room to pool, whirlpool, buffet, outdoor seating and public dining footprints above. Ask about opening hours and early furniture setup where areas overlap. Deck 6 over occupied Deck 5 public areas: Compare the exact room with theatre, dining, bar and entertainment footprints below; confirm balcony outlook and any lifeboat obstruction separately. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.
Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.
Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.
Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Sailings 2026-05-01 to 2027-04-05”, reviewed 2026-10-22. Applies to the operator sailing-date window 2026-05-01 through 2027-04-05. Confirm cabin category, outlook, accessibility, connecting doors and refit details for your actual departure. Cabin cautions are inferred from labelled spaces and vertical relationships, not confirmed noise reports. Cabins are mapped to the category colors in the official plan. Where grades share a color, their codes are grouped; the exact booking grade requires confirmation. Category images and sizes are representative.
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