Our final day on the Anthem of the Seas, and what a fantastic cruise it has been. Returning to cruising did feel a little bit risky, but we needn't have worried. Royal Caribbean has been brilliant with well-executed safety plans and thoughtful service. The atmosphere on this ship has been superb, and it has been great to see the crew so excited to be finally welcoming guests … [Read more...] about Anthem of the Seas Day 5 – Banana Bread Final Day Delight
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Anthem of the Seas Day 4 – Slippery Sturgeon
One of the reasons for booking our Staycation Cruise on Anthem of the Seas was that it offered several ports of call. Several of the cruise lines currently operating for the British Market are providing cruises to nowhere. However, our cruise was intended to visit Belfast and Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands. While we visited Northern Ireland yesterday, today, our trip to … [Read more...] about Anthem of the Seas Day 4 – Slippery Sturgeon
Anthem of the Seas Day 3 – Ards Peninsula Belfast
Day 3 on the Anthem of the Seas, and we have a port of call! I never imagined when we left the Anthem of the Seas in October 2019 that our next cruise port of call would be Belfast. Also, I never imagined that Belfast was a "tropical paradise" a short ferry ride away from our home. Today we explored the beautiful Ards Peninsula. "Tropical Paradise" is not something that … [Read more...] about Anthem of the Seas Day 3 – Ards Peninsula Belfast
Anthem of the Seas Day 2 – What is Suspended and Available?
Day 2 on our Anthem of the Seas Staycation cruise around the United Kingdom. Yesterday, we discussed how the cruising experience had been redesigned to keep you safe. During these posts, I will focus on how the cruising experience has altered rather than provide a traditional travel blog. Cruise holidays are not cheap, and the current changes will not be satisfactory for … [Read more...] about Anthem of the Seas Day 2 – What is Suspended and Available?
Anthem of the Seas Day One – Return to Cruising
If you had to name one industry that has been affected most by recent world events, you would be hard pushed to name anything above the cruise industry. From horror stories at the start of the pandemic of passengers and crew sailing on infected ships to worldwide sailing ban, it has been a tough 16 months. I even stated how I would never cruise again. However, "it is a funny … [Read more...] about Anthem of the Seas Day One – Return to Cruising