Quantum of the Seas arrives in the UK today for the first –
and possibly only – time, ready for a weekend being shown off to and being
tested by some of the world’s media and travel trade partners.
Sister ship Anthem of the Seas (above) comes to Southampton in April
2015, and there are already deals on offer for her Transatlantic crossing to
New York departing on 27 October.
Fares start at £799 pp for the nine-night cruise (including
return flight to the UK) and an additional £299 secures a two-night stay in New
York. The lead-in fare is for an inside cabin complete with virtual balcony – a
wall-sized screen showing the view outside in real time. Outside cabins start
at £899 pp and balconies are from £999.
Some of the other itineraries Anthem will be sailing during
summer 2015 include a three-night cruise to Bruges and Le Havre departing 30
April from £499 pp (ocean view) or £549
(balcony). An eight-night cruise to France and Spain, visiting Vigo, Gijon,
Bilbao and Le Havre, departing 22 April, starts at £999 pp. A 13-night cruise to Vigo, Funchal, Lanzarote,
Las Palmas and Tenerife, departing 15 September, from £1,699 (ocean view) and
£1,899 (balcony).
The Quantum-class vessels are among the most technologically
advanced cruise ships in the world, with first-of-a-kind features including
dodgem cars, the NorthStar observation pod, a RipCord by iFLY skydiving
simulator, and robotic bartenders. The ships have also banished traditional
main dining rooms and feature so-called Dynamic Dining in a number of themed
restaurants.
That 27 October departure could be the last time we see Anthem in the UK - at present there are no plans for the ship to return to Europe. Details from Iglu Cruise 0208 544 6620.
