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8-Year-Old Nearly Drowns Aboard Cruise Ship

8-Year-Old Nearly Drowns Aboard Cruise Ship

An 8-year-old boy was rushed to hospital last night [June 30] after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool aboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Anthem of the Seas shortly after the vessel left New Jersey. The child had reportedly been without oxygen for 18 minutes, leaving him in critical condition. A CBS story said, “An 8-year-old boy... Read more of this article

Video: View From Anthem’s ‘North Star’ Capsule

Video: View From Anthem’s ‘North Star’ Capsule

The Anthem of the Seas sailed into Bermuda yesterday [May 2], with the Quantum Class ship boasting a number of features including the “North Star” – a glass capsule that takes guests more than 300 feet above the ship, allowing them to take in unique views of the locations they visit. Royal Caribbean’s website describes it by... Read more of this article

Bermuda Delegation Welcomes ‘Anthem’ Ship

Bermuda Delegation Welcomes ‘Anthem’ Ship

A Bermuda delegation today welcomed the arrival of Bermuda’s first Quantum Class cruise ship visitor, Anthem of the Seas. Led by the Acting Premier Bob Richards, the group dined with the ship’s Captain Henrik Sorensen and was taken on a brief tour of the new vessel which had its maiden voyage just a year ago. The Acting Premier was joined by Acting... Read more of this article

Video: Bermuda Pilots On “Anthem Of The Seas”

Video: Bermuda Pilots On “Anthem Of The Seas”

A visit by the 1,141-foot Quantum Class Anthem of the Seas today [May 2] marked the largest cruise ship to ever visit Bermuda, with the vessel stopping in Dockyard carrying thousands of passengers. Deputy Pilot Warden Mario Thompson and Senior Pilot Wendell Burchall guided the massive ship in, remarking on a “really good trip” when all was... Read more of this article

Photos: “Anthem Of The Seas” In Dockyard

Photos: “Anthem Of The Seas” In Dockyard

Bermuda welcomed a notable cruise ship visit today [May 2] as the 1,141-foot Quantum Class “Anthem of the Seas” arrived, marking the largest ever cruise ship Bermuda has hosted. A Transport Ministry spokesperson previously said, “Accommodating the mega ship for a Dockyard berth – the vessel is 136 feet wide and 1,141 feet long with... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: “Anthem Of The Seas” Arrives

Photos & Video: “Anthem Of The Seas” Arrives

[Updated] In what marks the largest ever cruise ship to visit the island, the Royal Caribbean Quantum Class Anthem of the Seas arrived in Bermuda this morning [May 2] carrying nearly 4500 cruise visitors. The Royal Caribbean ship – just a year after its maiden voyage – is due to dock at Heritage Wharf at the Royal Naval Dockyard later this morning. Update:... Read more of this article

Bermuda To Welcome Largest Ever Cruise Ship

Bermuda To Welcome Largest Ever Cruise Ship

Bermuda is preparing to receive its largest ever cruise ship visitor, the Quantum Class MS Anthem of the Seas – a Royal Caribbean International mega ship – with nearly 4500 cruise visitors, the Transport Ministry said today. “The RCI ship – just a year after its maiden voyage – is due at Heritage Wharf at the Royal Naval Dockyard on... Read more of this article

Royal Caribbean Announce Bermuda Cruises

Royal Caribbean Announce Bermuda Cruises

The Royal Caribbean cruise line announced their 2017-2018 itineraries on their website, with plans for both the Anthem of the Seas and the Grandeur of the Seas to visit Bermuda. The website update said, “Anthem of the Seas will sail to Bermuda in the summer and the Caribbean year-round on 5-, 7- and 9-night itineraries. Anthem of the Seas will... Read more of this article

Photos: Onboard “Anthem Of The Seas” Ship

Photos: Onboard “Anthem Of The Seas” Ship

Royal Caribbean International’s newest cruise ship — the 4,180 passenger Anthem of the Seas — will be visiting Bermuda next year, set to begin in April 2016. According to the Royal Caribbean website, the Anthem of the Seas will offer 5-night Bermuda cruises leaving from New Jersey on dates including April 30, 2016; May 28, 2016; June 11, 2016;... Read more of this article

New Cruise Ship Set To Visit Bermuda In 2016

New Cruise Ship Set To Visit Bermuda In 2016

Royal Caribbean International’s newest cruise ship — the 4,180 passenger Anthem of the Seas — will be visiting Bermuda next year, the company has announced. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.’s Chairman and CEO Richard D. Fain officially received the new ship from Meyer Werft Yard in a signing ceremony held in Bremerhaven, Germany... Read more of this article