VIDEO: Anthem of the Seas 1 Bedroom Owner's Suite #11234

Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas

1 Bedroom Owner's Suite #11234

see video on youtube: https://youtu.be/51iiTaoLQwc

You can get a lot more elbow room with a suite!

Thoughts on choosing a stateroom...
When considering a cruise we try to research potential rooms, and a lot of that is via YouTube. We do this a lot! There are tons of videos on YouTube, but we couldn't find one for this room specifically so we uploaded our own.

Cruises can be expensive. For many people just getting a room with a balcony is a splurge, or perhaps it's more affordable to have an interior room. There are other factors you may want to consider about where on the ship the room is located. Towards the bow? Near elevators or close to the buffet? on the Port side? On what deck? etc.

Being able to see the space of the room can be helpful in your decision making, and if you are able to look up a specific room, or perhaps nearby on the same deck, you can get a better understanding of what to expect. Are there obstructed views on the balcony, like lifeboats or overhangs? How big is that mini-fridge? How many hangers are in the closet? Finding out these little details ahead of time can really help make a cruise (that much) more enjoyable. 

Many of our cruises have to also accommodate an older person with a mobility scooter. Getting a suite might seem to be more the expensive option but there is considerable value in having ample space for 2-3 people, luggage, and a scooter. (Leaving a scooter in a hallway, risks damage, theft and inconvenience). Additionally, suites tend to come with perks (the cruise line and suite level can vary this) drink packages, internet packages are typically included, whereas they are an additional cost to that "cost saving" interior room. If a suite is just not an option financially, a budget friendly alternative is to consider 2 adjacent staterooms with an interior connecting door.

Suite Advice:

• Work with a travel agent to get better rates 
• Keep an eye out for sales and specials! 
• Book early (potentially even a year out) to get good rates (Plus it gives you more time to help pay off any costs).

For Anthem of the Seas, a 1 bedroom owner suite was available. One of the standouts for this room is the generous balcony size. The average stateroom with balcony on Anthem has between 55-65 sq. ft of balcony space. THIS suite has an impressive 259 sq.ft.!