Ultimate Spice Route Adventure from Southampton

SHIP

Experience adventure on land – and sea – with Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas cruise ship. Boasting the world’s tallest observation deck on a cruise ship, the North Star®, expect extraordinary ocean views you won’t see anywhere else. During the day, get ready for non-stop action with thrilling onboard activities like an unforgettable free fall stimulator, family-friendly bumper cars or a have a skate at the nostalgic roller-skating rink. At night, experience fantastic entertainment with live shows performed by the exceptionally talented crew at the grand Main Theatre – or head to the Bionic Bar® for a futuristic cocktail served by bartender robots. Whatever you choose, thrills and chills await in every corner of this high energy cruise ship.

DESTINATIONS

During your voyage of the Ultimate Spice Route cruise, experience a vibrant and diverse port of calls on your 38-night odyssey. Visiting 11 countries in total, depart for your journey at the ever-popular Southampton port and head to the classic cruise region of the Mediterranean for visits to the historic and charming countries of Spain and Italy. Afterwards, sail towards the southeast of the Mediterranean for a Middle Eastern exploration of the ancient countries of Cyprus, Israel and Jordan and experience a historian’s dream against the stunning backdrop of rugged coastlines and emerald waters. For the second half of your voyage, continue further into the region with a visit to the futuristic city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates along with the culturally rich countries of Oman and India. Finally, end your cruise journey in the heart of Asia with unforgettable visits to the stunning countries of Thailand, Malaysia and, of course, Singapore.

HISTORY OF THE SPICE ROUTE

Used as a trading route for various spices and other historical goods, the Spice Route, also known as the Silk Roads, was first used as early as 2000 BC as the primary route for transporting goods from East to West. Beginning from Asia on the west coast of Japan, through the Indonesian islands and around India, goods entered the Mediterranean region and followed across Europe into the West where they settled in their final destination. Along with spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg, other materials such as ivory and silk become popular items for trade. Throughout the journey of the Spice Route, ports became not only an attraction for the spice trade and trading other goods, but also a collective market of ideas and knowledge across countries and continents. Experience this iconic passage and cruise across the Spice Route to see the history for yourself!