Anthem of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Anthem of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean's 30 active ships and first entered service in 2015 with its most recent renovation in 2025. In terms of size, it comes in at 168,666 gross tons, 1,142 feet in length, and 16 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 4,154 guests and approximately 1,500 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $950 million and is flagged in Bahamas.
Anthem of the Seas
Ship Stats
Year Built
2015
Last Renovated
2025
Tonnage
168,666 GT
Length
1,142 ft
Capacity
4,154
Crew
1,500
Cost
$950 million
Decks
16
Quantum Class
Quantum Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Royal Caribbean. The first ship introduced in this class was Quantum of the Seas (2014), followed by Anthem of the Seas (2015) and Ovation of the Seas (2016).
Anthem of the Seas Ship Age
Anthem of the Seas entered service in 2015. Across Royal Caribbean's active fleet, the average build year is 2009 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 11 of 30 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Anthem of the Seas
Current ship
Anthem of the Seas Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2025.
Renovation details
In March 2025, Anthem of the Seas underwent a scheduled dry dock in Singapore. As the ship reached its 10th anniversary, the focus was on technical work, class inspections, and general hotel upkeep rather than a major "Amplification," ensuring all systems and interior finishes remain modern for its global itineraries.
Anthem of the Seas Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Royal Caribbean's fleet
Anthem of the Seas measures 1,142 feet (348 m) (vs Royal Caribbean fleet average of 1,081 ft) and has gross tonnage of 168,666 GT (vs fleet average of 160,100 GT). It ranks 10 of 30 by length and 12 of 30 by tonnage in Royal Caribbean's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Anthem of the Seas vs Royal Caribbean fleet averages
Anthem of the Seas carries 4,154 passengers (vs Royal Caribbean average of 3,708) and has 1,500 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,400). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.77:1 compared with Royal Caribbean's overall 2.65:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
4,154
passengers
Crew Members
1,500
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.77 : 1
Royal Caribbean Avg
2.65 : 1
Anthem of the Seas
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Anthem of the Seas.
Deck 14buffetWindjammer
Deck 14cafeSolarium Bistro Restaurant
Deck 3main dining roomThe Grande
Deck 4quick eatsAmerican Icon Grill
Deck 4quick eatsCafé Promenade
Deck 15quick eatsSeaplex Doghouse
Deck 4quick eatsSorrento's Pizza
Deck 5quick eatsThe Cafe @ Two70
Deck 5specialtyChef's Table
Deck 3specialtyChic
Deck 5specialtyChops Grille
Deck 14specialtyCoastal Kitchen
Deck 12specialtyConcierge Club
Deck 5specialtyIzumi Hibachi & Sushi
Deck 5specialtyJamies Italian
Deck 14specialtyJohnny Rockets
Deck 4specialtyLa Patisserie
Deck 4specialtySilk
Deck 5specialtyWonderland
Deck Plans
The Anthem of the Seas has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 2. The highest passenger deck is Deck 16. Click below to access deck plans for the Anthem of the Seas. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Deck 2 of 15
Cruise Director
On duty now · Kat Falcon
The cruise director is the heartbeat of the ship... the person responsible for onboard entertainment, activities, and guest engagement from embarkation to farewell. Think emcee, social director, and morale officer rolled into one. Below you'll find the current cruise director's bio, followed by a full historical timeline of every director who has served aboard Anthem of the Seas.
Kat Falcon
Kat Falcon is a Royal Caribbean cruise director known for her upbeat energy, expressive hosting style, and strong guest rapport.
Kat Falcon Full ProfileCruise Director Schedule
- Current
Cruise Director
Frequently Asked Questions
Anthem of the Seas quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Anthem of the Seas Casino on Deck 3 of the ship.
You will find the Anthem of the Seas buffet on Deck 14 of the ship.
In March 2025, Anthem of the Seas underwent a scheduled dry dock in Singapore. As the ship reached its 10th anniversary, the focus was on technical work, class inspections, and general hotel upkeep rather than a major "Amplification," ensuring all systems and interior finishes remain modern for its global itineraries.
The ship belongs to the Royal Caribbean class of ships known as the Quantum class.
The ship features 19 restaurants, 12 bars, 34 activities, 0 shows and 17 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Anthem of the Seas has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 2. The upper most passenger deck is Level 16.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Anthem of the Seas. The ship's capacity is 4,154. When comparing the occupancy to the average Royal Caribbean passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,070 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Royal Caribbean ships.
The Anthem of the Seas was built in 2015. Royal Caribbean includes 30 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2027. The average Royal Caribbean ship is 17 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2008
Each of Royal Caribbean's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Anthem of the Seas is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Anthem of the Seas length equals 1,142 feet (348 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 30 active vessels in Royal Caribbean fleet, measuring 1,081 feet (329 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.