Where is Anthem of the Seas today?
At sea, heading to Picton
On day 3 of a 9-night Australia & New Zealand cruise from Sydney (Nov 11 to 20).
Between Sydney and Picton. Position estimated from scheduled times.
Next: Picton, New Zealand, tomorrow 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM · then Lyttelton-Christchurch, Sun Nov 15, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Scheduled position from Royal Caribbean International's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Fri Nov 20: 3 nights from $522
Upcoming Anthem of the Seas cruises from $472 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
9-night Australia & New Zealand cruise, Sydney round trip
Nov 11 to 20, 2026 · Picton, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin (Port Chalmers) and Fiordland National Park.
Where Anthem of the Seas sails, month by month
Anthem of the Seas sails from Sydney from December 2026 to April 2027 and from October to November 2027, Vancouver from May to September 2027 and Seward from May to September 2027 on 7- and 9-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Hubbard Glacier (20 calls), Skagway (18) and Icy Strait Point (Hoonah, 18). It also has longer sailings of 10, 11, 16 and 17 nights in February 2027 and April 2027 and from September to October 2027.
- Dec 2026Sydney · 4 sailings8, 9 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Sydney · 3 sailings8, 9 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Sydney · 3 sailings8, 9, 11 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Sydney · 5 sailings4, 9 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Sydney · 3 sailings8, 9, 16 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Vancouver · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Vancouver · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Seward · 5 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Vancouver · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Vancouver · 4 sailings7, 9, 10 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Sydney · 3 sailings3, 9, 17 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Sydney · 5 sailings3, 9 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Royal Caribbean International may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Anthem of the Seas sailings with prices.
Anthem of the Seas at a glance
Anthem of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship in the Quantum class. It entered service in 2015 (11 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2025. It carries 4,180 passengers and 1,500 crew, about 2.8 passengers per crew member. At 168,666 gross tons and 348 m (1,142 ft) long, it is a mega-ship (over 130,000 GT) with 16 decks and 2,091 cabins. It was built by Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany and sails under the flag of the Bahamas.
Part of Royal Caribbean's innovative Quantum Class launched in 2015, Anthem of the Seas features the North Star observation capsule rising 300 feet above sea level. Her technology-forward design includes RipCord by iFLY skydiving, bumper cars, and a robotic bartender at the Bionic Bar.
Anthem of the Seas specs
- Class
- Quantum
- Built
- 2015
- Refurbished
- 2025
- Gross Tonnage
- 168,666 GT
- Length
- 348 m
- Passengers
- 4,180
- Cabins
- 2,091
- Crew
- 1,500
- Decks
- 16
- Builder
- Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
- Flag
- Bahamas
- Age
- 11 years old
- Size
- Mega-ship
- Space Ratio
- 40.4 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.8:1
- Sister Ships
- 2 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 13th largest of 31
- Typical Cruise
- 7 nights
- Primary Region
- Alaska
- Next Sailing
- Nov 20, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
✨ Other
Anthem of the Seas FAQ
Where is Anthem of the Seas right now?
According to Royal Caribbean International's published itinerary, Anthem of the Seas is at sea today (Friday, November 13, 2026), between Sydney, Australia and Picton, New Zealand, on day 3 of a 9-night Australia & New Zealand cruise from Sydney. Tomorrow it calls at Picton, New Zealand, and it returns to Sydney on November 20. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Anthem of the Seas sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Anthem of the Seas sails from Sydney, Australia from December 2026 to April 2027 and from October to November 2027, Vancouver, BC from May to September 2027 and Seward, Alaska from May to September 2027 on 7- and 9-night cruises.
What ports does Anthem of the Seas visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Anthem of the Seas calls most often at Hubbard Glacier, Alaska (20 calls), Skagway, Alaska (18), Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska (18), Ketchikan, Alaska (16) and Juneau, Alaska (11), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 31 ports in all.
How many passengers does Anthem of the Seas carry?
Anthem of the Seas carries 4,180 passengers in 2,091 cabins. It has 1,500 crew, about 2.8 passengers per crew member.
When was Anthem of the Seas built and how old is it?
Anthem of the Seas entered service in 2015, so it is 11 years old. It was last refurbished in 2025.
How big is Anthem of the Seas?
Anthem of the Seas is 168,666 gross tons and 348 m (1,142 ft) long, with 16 decks. That makes it a mega-ship (over 130,000 GT).
How many crew work on Anthem of the Seas?
Anthem of the Seas has 1,500 crew.
What class of ship is Anthem of the Seas?
Anthem of the Seas belongs to the Quantum class, which has 2 other ships we track.
Which cruise line operates Anthem of the Seas?
Anthem of the Seas is operated by Royal Caribbean International.
Where was Anthem of the Seas built?
Anthem of the Seas was built by Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany.
How much does a cruise on Anthem of the Seas cost?
The cheapest upcoming Anthem of the Seas cruise we track starts from $472. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Anthem of the Seas prices
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