Stavanger is Norway's fourth largest city and a firm favourite port for cruises to Norway and the fjords. Located in SW Norway, the city became rich from fishing, fish canning, shipbuilding and since the late 60s and early 70s, from oil. Cruise ships dock in the heart of the city which means you can explore the city on foot directly from the cruise terminal. No shuttle buses here. Ships tie up opposite Gamle Stavanger (Old Town), a photogenic mix of white-painted timber house

Afternoon Tea on a Cunard ship is something of a tradition. We first sailed with Cunard in October 2025, aboard their newest ship, Queen Anne; a 7-night trip to Spain and Portugal. Afternoon tea takes place every day at 3.30pm in the Queens Room, a double-height ballroom with subtle lighting, elegant decor and seating around the edge. Afternoon Tea is included in your cruise fare and it is clearly a popular activity. We took our seats about 40 minutes before the event, even t

The Rooftop Garden sits at the very top of Celebrity Apex, a space described by Celebrity as a living urban playground. One highlight of the Rooftop Garden is the Rooftop Garden Grill, a speciality restaurant which allows diners to eat in the open air, under the stars, listening to the waves crashing several decks below you. Given the Rooftop Garden Grill is an open air venue, make sure you pick your dining time carefully. We ate there as we sailed away from Barcelona in Augu

Sharing Our Holiday Adventures: The Story of Our Journey Now it's time to share how we started on our blogging journey. The travels started first, initially with a love of holidaying in the UK and making sure our family enjoyed many diverse destinations and attractions that our home country has to offer. Then in 2017 we decided to spread our wings and try a cruise and then we were hooked! Out first cruise was on Independence of the Seas (Royal Caribbean) from Southampton. Sin

Welcome to the new website for Anchors Aweigh. Here we will share some of our holiday experiences. We hope you find some useful information on cruising, time on board and destinations abroad and closer to home. Over time we will add more information from our travels. Happy travels!