text: The highly-anticipated new cruise ship, the Anthem of the Seas, has just arrived in the UK. Ahead of its naming ceremony, which will take place on April 20, the mammoth ocean liner has reached its berth: the 101 in Southampton Docks, which will be its home port for the summer season. The world's third-largest joint ship, owned by Royal Caribbean, is expecting more than 80,000 people to travel on board this summer. Scroll down for video . The world's joint third-largest cruise ship, the Anthem of the Seas, has just arrived in Southampton, UK, for its naming ceremony . The new ship has a bar operated entirely by robots that mix cocktails using precise ingredients . Passengers with a head for heights will also be able to take a ride in a transparent capsule for amazing ocean views . Making waves: The cruise ship, which has capacity for almost 5,000 passengers at a time, features a surf simulator and even has a virtual skydiving machine . With 16 decks and a capacity for almost 5,000 passengers at a time, the MS Anthem of the Seas, is truly an engineering marvel. On board, guests will experience robotic bartenders, be able to take part in circus skills training activities and even go on a virtual sky dive. Passengers with a head for heights can try out the North Star aerial observatory, a glass capsule that takes guests more than 300 feet above the ocean for panoramic sea views. As well as skydiving and circus training, there are also FlowRider surfing simulators on board so kids (and adults) can ride the waves and, in case the weather is bad, SeaPlex is the largest indoor sports and entertainment complex at sea with activities including bumper cars and roller skating. For foodies, there are 18 distinctive on board restaurants, ranging from traditional American to Jamie's Italian, a traditional pub and Japanese cuisine. Some of the more unusual eating experiences include Wonderland (serving liquid lobster, tempura salmon caviar and truffled eggs), Izumi Japanese Cuisine and Devin Alexander’s Devinly Decadence restaurant. The ship also has an adult-only Solarium and spa with shaded cabanas, a Jacuzzi and adjoining bistro. The 1,300-seat theatre will show Queen-themed West End musical We Will Rock You as well as a cabaret show and an original production for Royal Caribbean called The Gift. Anthem of the Seas spans 16 guest decks, encompasses 167,800 gross registered tonnes, carries 4,180 guests at double occupancy and features 2,090 staterooms in total. After a summer sailing from Southampton, New York Harbour will become the ship’s permanent home in November, sailing regularly from Cape Liberty Cruise Port to Bermuda, the Caribbean and Canada and New England. 120 drinks an hour mixed by robotic bartenders . 18 restaurants including Jamie’s Italian . 2090 cabins, 1,571 with a balcony and 375 with a ‘virtual’ balcony – a screen showing the sea . £670m cost of building the giant vessel . 8 swimming pools and whirlpools across 18 decks . £50m boost to economy of Southampton . 300 foot height at which glass capsule observatory rises above the ocean waves . 1500 crew to look after 4,905 passengers . 80,000 guests are expected to holiday on the ship this summer season . 1300 guests invited to the naming ceremony . With 18 decks and a capacity of nearly 5,000, the ship is truly an engineering feat - and expects to welcome 80,000 on board this summer . The ship's naming ceremony will take place on April 20 at the 101 at Southampton Docks, which is its home port . Royal Caribbean hopes that the ship will also deliver around £50 million to the Southampton economy over the summer season . On board, guests will see robotic bartenders, have the opportunity to hone their circus skills and even go on a virtual sky dive . The Grande restaurant on board Anthem of the Seas will serve classic favourites in a luxurious setting . Adrenaline junkies will also be ableto enjoy the dodgems as part of the amazing variety of entertainment on board the ship . The magical restaurant Wonderland will serve imaginative cuisine which Royal Caribbean claims will be a 'feast for the senses' The ship has 18 distinctive on board restaurants as well as a Music Hall, the Royal Theater, and Royal Esplanade shopping area . Emma Wilby, a 27-year-old travel agent, won the contest to name the ship Anthem of the Seas . Emma Wilby enjoys the glamour of a stateroom on board the Anthem of the Seas. The military wife won the chance to be trained by Craig Yates, Team Captain from Britain's Got Talent finalists Only Boys Aloud, so she could perform at the naming ceremony . The vessel received its unique name from a 27-year-old travel agent from Sunderland. Emma Wilby won a competition for the honour of becoming the so-called Godmother for Royal Caribbean International's Anthem of the Seas. Stuart Leven, managing director of Royal Caribbean, said: 'Anthem of the Seas is designed to deliver what today's holiday makers want - new kind of experiences and adventures. 'Ships like Anthem of the Seas will help attract new groups of people and build the future of cruising.' He added: 'The UK and Ireland is our second largest market and with over 1.7 million Britons now taking a cruise every year, it has huge importance for our business.' The company also said that they expect the ship to deliver around £50million to the Southampton economy during the upcoming season.
target: Mammoth ocean liner, the Anthem of the Seas, has now reached its summer home: the Southampton Docks .
  Owned by Royal Caribbean, the impressive ship expects to welcome over 80,000 people on board this summer .
  While on board, guests will be served by robotic bartenders and also have the chance to hone their circus skills .