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

We first sailed on Anthem of the Seas in August 2021. We have sailed on Anthem of the Seas a number of times since. We really enjoyed Anthem of the Seas with amazing venues and entertainment and the great standards and service provided by Royal Caribbean. This gives a brief overview of Anthem of the Seas. Subsequent blogs will look at various aspects in more detail. Anthem of the Seas entered service in 2015 and is one of Royal Caribbean's Quantum Class ships. The 168,666 ton

We first sailed on Independence of the Seas in August 2017. This was our first cruise experience. We enjoyed it so much that we sailed on Independence of the Seas three times since. We really enjoyed Independence of the Seas with amazing venues and entertainment and the great standards and service offered by Royal Caribbean. This gives a brief overview of Independence of the Seas. Subsequent blogs will look at various aspects in more detail. Independence of the Seas is one of