World's third-largest cruise ship Anthem of the Seas arrives in Southampton
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The highly-anticipated new cruise ship, the Anthem of the Seas, has just arrived in the UK.
Ahead of its naming ceremony, which will take place on April 20, the mammoth ocean liner has reached its berth: the 101 in Southampton Docks, which will be its home port for the summer season.
The world's third-largest joint ship, owned by Royal Caribbean, is expecting more than 80,000 people to travel on board this summer.
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The world's joint third-largest cruise ship, the Anthem of the Seas, has just arrived in Southampton, UK, for its naming ceremony
The new ship has a bar operated entirely by robots that mix cocktails using precise ingredients
Passengers with a head for heights will also be able to take a ride in a transparent capsule for amazing ocean views
With 16 decks and a capacity for almost 5,000 passengers at a time, the MS Anthem of the Seas, is truly an engineering marvel.
On board, guests will experience robotic bartenders, be able to take part in circus skills training activities and even go on a virtual sky dive.
Passengers with a head for heights can try out the North Star aerial observatory, a glass capsule that takes guests more than 300 feet above the ocean for panoramic sea views.
As well as skydiving and circus training, there are also FlowRider surfing simulators on board so kids (and adults) can ride the waves and, in case the weather is bad, SeaPlex is the largest indoor sports and entertainment complex at sea with activities including bumper cars and roller skating.
For foodies, there are 18 distinctive on board restaurants, ranging from traditional American to Jamie's Italian, a traditional pub and Japanese cuisine.
Some of the more unusual eating experiences include Wonderland (serving liquid lobster, tempura salmon caviar and truffled eggs), Izumi Japanese Cuisine and Devin Alexander's Devinly Decadence restaurant.
The ship also has an adult-only Solarium and spa with shaded cabanas, a Jacuzzi and adjoining bistro.
The 1,300-seat theatre will show Queen-themed West End musical We Will Rock You as well as a cabaret show and an original production for Royal Caribbean called The Gift.
Anthem of the Seas spans 16 guest decks, encompasses 167,800 gross registered tonnes, carries 4,180 guests at double occupancy and features 2,090 staterooms in total.
After a summer sailing from Southampton, New York Harbour will become the ship's permanent home in November, sailing regularly from Cape Liberty Cruise Port to Bermuda, the Caribbean and Canada and New England.
With 18 decks and a capacity of nearly 5,000, the ship is truly an engineering feat - and expects to welcome 80,000 on board this summer
The ship's naming ceremony will take place on April 20 at the 101 at Southampton Docks, which is its home port
Royal Caribbean hopes that the ship will also deliver around £50 million to the Southampton economy over the summer season
On board, guests will see robotic bartenders, have the opportunity to hone their circus skills and even go on a virtual sky dive
The Grande restaurant on board Anthem of the Seas will serve classic favourites in a luxurious setting
Adrenaline junkies will also be ableto enjoy the dodgems as part of the amazing variety of entertainment on board the ship
The magical restaurant Wonderland will serve imaginative cuisine which Royal Caribbean claims will be a 'feast for the senses'
The ship has 18 distinctive on board restaurants as well as a Music Hall, the Royal Theater, and Royal Esplanade shopping area
Emma Wilby, a 27-year-old travel agent, won the contest to name the ship Anthem of the Seas
Emma Wilby enjoys the glamour of a stateroom on board the Anthem of the Seas. The military wife won the chance to be trained by Craig Yates, Team Captain from Britain's Got Talent finalists Only Boys Aloud, so she could perform at the naming ceremony
The vessel received its unique name from a 27-year-old travel agent from Sunderland.
Emma Wilby won a competition for the honour of becoming the so-called Godmother for Royal Caribbean International's Anthem of the Seas.
Stuart Leven, managing director of Royal Caribbean, said: 'Anthem of the Seas is designed to deliver what today's holiday makers want - new kind of experiences and adventures.
'Ships like Anthem of the Seas will help attract new groups of people and build the future of cruising.'
He added: 'The UK and Ireland is our second largest market and with over 1.7 million Britons now taking a cruise every year, it has huge importance for our business.'
The company also said that they expect the ship to deliver around £50million to the Southampton economy during the upcoming season.
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