The Anthem of the Seas encountered a severe storm Sunday, February 7, off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. The cruise ship originally was on a seven-day voyage to the Bahamas, but Royal Caribbean International said it would turn around and head back to its original port in New Jersey. Passenger Greg Cribbs documented the damage on Deck 14.
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The storm flipped over chairs and tables aboard the Anthem of the Seas. Four people were injured, the cruise line said, but none seriously.
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The rough weather left a vase shattered. The ship suffered damage to some public areas and cabins but "remains seaworthy," Royal Caribbean said.
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Passengers shared photos and video of their harrowing trip on social media.
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A jewelry store on the ship remains in disarray after the storm.
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Passengers were told to remain in their staterooms during the storm. Most of the time, Cribbs said, the ship "leaned way over as the captain fought the winds."
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Cribbs said he didn't leave his room until midnight when he and other passengers went looking for food -- and finally found some pizza.
