Is Anthem of the Seas Still Great in 2026? 18-Night Cruise Review
We just finished 18 nights on Anthem of the Seas — Royal Caribbean's Quantum Class ship — and this is the full, unfiltered Anthem of the Seas review we wish someone had made before we booked. Seven-night reviews tell you whether a ship is fun. Eighteen nights, with 13 sea days back-to-back, tells you whether a ship actually holds up. In this video we break down the entire experience: the cabin, the food rotation, the entertainment repeats, the crew, the crowds, the maintenance, and the day-by-day reality of a Transpacific cruise that spends more time at sea than in port. Here's what we cover: a full walkthrough of the Anthem of the Seas ship tour highlights — North Star, RipCord by iFLY, FlowRider, SeaPlex, and Two70 — plus honest verdicts on the main dining room rotation, the Windjammer after two straight weeks, and whether Wonderland, Chops Grille, Izumi, and Jamie's specialty dining are worth the money on a long sailing versus a short one. We also talk about something most reviewers are ignoring: Anthem has not been through Royal Amplified. Her sister ship Ovation of the Seas just lost the Bionic Bar and the Music Hall in her 2026 drydock — which means what you see on Anthem right now may not exist much longer. We'll tell you whether that's a reason to book her soon or a reason to look elsewhere. Finally, the part you actually came for: the money. We break down the real cost of an 18-night cruise — cruise fare per night, drink package math over 18 days, Wi-Fi, gratuities, laundry, specialty dining, and the shore excursion decisions we'd make differently. If you're comparing Royal Caribbean 2026 long sailings, weighing a Transpacific repositioning cruise, or just wondering if you can handle that many consecutive sea days, this honest cruise review is built to help you decide before you put down a deposit. Timestamps are below — jump to whatever you need. And if you want this sailing priced out with no booking fees, we can help with that. 📍Book your next cruise with Amy's Turnkey Travel: 🌐 amysturnkeytravel.com 📞 Call or Text: (813) 591-3823 📧 amysmith@cruiseplanners.com 📺 YouTube.com/@amysturnkeytravel 📸 Facebook: fb.com/@AmysTurnkey #AnthemOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #CruiseReview #QuantumClass #CruiseVlog #18NightCruise #TranspacificCruise #SeaDays #CruiseTips #HonestCruiseReview #CruiseTravel #ShipTour #RoyalCaribbeanCruise #CruiseLife #LongCruise #CruisePlanners #TravelAgent #NorthStar #CruiseWorthIt #AmysTurnkeyTravel