One of the most spectacular regions of the world, many argue that the only way to truly appreciate the scenery of the Norwegian Fjords is to sail through them. We, of course, agree. Fjord cruises offer more than any land based experience ever could. Not only can you take your pick of our Norway cruises & Fjord cruise itineraries which include calls at such scenic ports as Stavanger, Bergen and Flamm but, once back on board, your ship will embark on evening fjord cruises through some of the region’s most breathtaking sights. These unique Fjord cruises allow you to truly appreciate the pre-historic magnitude of these ice carved inlets with their spectacular waterfalls.
Cruising even further north you can experience the ‘top of the world’ with a journey beyond the Arctic Circle. Viking settlements dot the landscape and Inuit and Norse history is brought to life within museum walls. Most memorable on a Norway cruise is the phenomenon of the Midnight Sun. A uniquely spectacular experience, light is reflected across the lunar-like landscape of the North Cape.
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| AntwerpShow more | Belgium |   |
 About Antwerp The De Keyserlei is a pretty tree lined boulevard where you’ll find open-air restaurants, famous for their mussel dishes and Belgian beers. Many of which are produced by local microbreweries specialising in seasonal beers. If you have adventurous tastes, you could even try their strawberry or chocolate flavoured beers.
You’ll find the diamond and gold dealers in the Diamond District at the end of the De Keyserlei, nearest to the Central Station. In this area alone they handle almost 80% of the world’s rough diamonds. Visit Diamondland to see the diamond polishers, setters and goldsmiths at work. As stunning as its diamonds, Antwerp’s diverse architecture includes everything from Medieval to Art Nouveau making a walk around the city a real pleasure. Other attractions include Rubenshuis – the former home of the great artist Ruben, then there’s Steen Castle, Antwerp Zoo and the stunning Our Lady's Cathedral. Don’t forget the famous chocolate shops either.View typical shore excursions for this port |
| AkureyriShow more | Iceland |   |
About Akureyri A genuine ‘Midnight Sun’ destination, Akureyi cruise port is a charming Icelandic town with a stunning location on the countrys longest fjord - Eyjafjordur. There are several interesting museums and churches but the most amazing feature of Akureyi is its botanical garden - not surprisingly, the most northerly in the world. That this glorious display of flowers and plants thrives is a tribute to the local microclimate which is remarkably mild for somewhere so close to the Arctic Circle. Less surprising is the range of tours to appeal to nature-lovers from whale watching (18 species from minkes to killers have been spotted) to the spectacular ‘Waterfall of the Gods’ at Godafoss. Along the way, you will also see age-old glaciers, beautiful lakes, bubbling sulphur mud-pits, hidden caves and coves, dormant volcanoes and lava which has turned into bizarre-shaped sculptures.View typical shore excursions for this port |
| IsafjordurShow more | Iceland | |
 About Isafjordur The Icelandic fishing port of Isafjordur is the perfect starting point for those who want to experience the magnificent natural beauty of the West Fjords, and its two valleys of Tungudalur and Engidalur lend themselves well to outdoor pursuits. Surrounded by steep sloping mountains you can indulge in a spot of skiing, golfing, or hiking - just some of the activities on offer. The town is also rich in art, culture and historical significance. Main points of interest include the Slunkariki Art Gallery and the West Fjords Folk Museum which houses a remarkable collection of traditional tools and relics. Nearby Neostikaupstaour consists of the oldest buildings in Iceland, including four from the 18th century, which belonged to Danish merchants. The town centre is interesting to walk around as it has a selection of old streets, small shops and a unique array of houses. Known for its quirky peculiarities don’t be surprised to see the barber playing his accordion, the baker training for the marathon or see the goldsmith paddling around in his kayak!
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| ReykjavikShow more | Iceland | |
About Reykjavik The name means ‘Smoky (or Steamy) Bay’ but these days the Icelandic capital Reykjavik is even hotter than that. Its reputation now as a truly cultural, cosmopolitan city, with great restaurants and lively nightlife, has made it a hugely popular destination. Another big attraction is the opportunity to swim in open-air pools heated by the very geothermal springs that inspired Reykjavik’s name. Not that Reykjavik - or most of Iceland for that matter - is actually icy at all. It may be the most northerly capital in the world and in the ‘Land of Fire and Ice’, but if you want ice, you have to travel away from the capital on one of the exciting glacier safari tours. But the most popular destination remains the nearby Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, where minerals bubble up from 5,000ft below the earth’s surface.View typical shore excursions for this port |
| HeimaeyShow more | Iceland | |
Heimaey Mandal is the most southerly town in Norway and therefore enjoys some of the mildest weather the country has to offer. The picturesque town has many natural delights for visitors including over 120 hectares of country park and more than 2km of sandy beaches. The most famous beach, Sjøsanden, is situated within a short walk of the town centre. The beautiful natural surroundings have stiff competition in the form of the buildings that are dotted around the town. The numerous small, white-painted wooden houses are well preserved and fit perfectly alongside the pretty harbour. Another attraction is the city's church, Mandal Kirke, which is the largest wooden church in Norway.
Take a stroll through the pedestrian precinct and discover a lively commercial centre, with plenty of interesting shops. For those who like more of a challenge, the area is great for hiking, cycling, fishing, white-water rafting and canoeing.
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| AlesundShow more | Norway |  |
About Alesund Because it was completely rebuilt after being destroyed by fire in 1904, Alesund looks quite different to other Norwegian towns along the countrys west coast now better known as simply ‘Fjordland’. Stretching across three islands at the mouth of the magnificent Geirangerfjord, Alesunds architecture is now an eclectic mixture of mock-Gothic and neo-classical with more than a dash of Art Nouveau. Turrets and spires dot the skyline and you can trace the towns trend setting style development at the Art Nouveau Centre, one of several fascinating museums in the town. The pick is the open-air Sunnmøre while the Atlantic Sea-Park is also worth a visit as one of the largest aquariums in northern EuropeView typical shore excursions for this port |
| AndalsnesShow more | Norway | |
About Andalsnes People have been cruising to Andalsnes for more than 120 years because of its stunning location. For, an Alpine town as well as a cruise port, Andalsnes nestles where the towering Romsdal Alps meet the northern end of the sparkling Romsdalfjord. A small, friendly town with shops and markets, Andalsnes is also close to the famous Trollstigen road. This leads through pretty villages, past scenic fjords and majestic mountain peaks and across the stone bridge over the cascading Stigfossen waterfall to the Trollvegen (Troll Wall) which - at nearly 6,000 feet - is the highest vertical drop in northern Europe. Another way to see the Troll Wall and even more dramatic Alpine scenery besides is to take the Rauma Railway steam train which leaves from a station right by the cruise port.View typical shore excursions for this port |
| BergenShow more | Norway | |
 About Bergen A former ‘European City of Culture’ with a string of fascinating art galleries facing its Lille Lungedgardsvann Lake, Bergen cruise port nestles amongst the magnificent mountains strung along Norway’s western coastline and is a gateway to Fjordland. This 13th century Hanseatic – and now World Heritage - city was built on the site of an original Viking settlement and is full of historic sites, the best known of which is Bryggen. A collection of 11th century wooden buildings along the harbourfront, this is a World Heritage Site in its own right and has its own museum to tell its fascinating story. To enjoy the best views of this picturesque city, take the funicular railway to the top of Mount Fløyen, which overlooks both Bergen and the surrounding region. Also the birthplace of composer Edvard Grieg, Bergen is easily walkable and has a lively fish market and an even better general market along the harbourfront as well as many attractive bars and cafes.View typical shore excursions for this port |
| EidfjordShow more | Norway | |
About Eidfjord The Norwegian cruise port Eidfjord is just a small sleepy village but it stands on the edge of huge scale attractions including the largest high mountain plateau (Hardangervidda) and Norways largest national park. Eidfjord stands on the banks of the fjord, from which it takes its name, and has attractions of its own including a 14th century church and the largest collection of ancient graves in western Norway at its Viking Burial Place. A couple of miles away is the Hardangervidda Nature Centre, which is an unusual adventure centre with all kinds of interactive ways of illustrating the rich natural, cultural and historical heritage of the region. Equally unusual is the Troll Train, which travels through the Mabodalen Valley to Norways most famous waterfall - Voringsfossen, which free falls nearly 500 feet.View typical shore excursions for this port |
| FlaamShow more | Norway | |
About Flam Sailing through Norways beautiful Sognefjord, the worlds longest and deepest fjord, is one of the most memorable cruise experiences. Overlooked by snow-capped peaks and surrounded by cascading waterfalls, this is a sensational approach to the tiny village of Flam, which nestles in the innermost part of Sognefjord. But the fjord is not Flams only claim to fame, it also has the extraordinary Flam Railway. A masterpiece of engineering, this rises more than 2,845ft above sea level in just 12 miles and the views are just as dramatic as the journey. There are a variety of other boat and road trips which promise more fantastic scenery along with visits to farms, mines, villages and isolated mountain lodges.View typical shore excursions for this port |
| GeirangerShow more | Norway | |
About Geiranger It is just nine miles long but the snaking Geirangerfjord is the most photographed of all Norways fjords because of the sheer beauty of its setting. As you cruise along to the ships anchorage off Geiranger cruise port, just marvel at the views as spectacular waterfalls with evocative names like Bridal Veil and The Seven Sisters cascade down from the steep rocky peaks that overlook the fjord from both sides. Geiranger welcomed its first cruise ship (carrying a group of Quakers from Scotland) in 1869 and its appeal for visitors has hardly changed since then. It is still just a small village resort which simply makes the ideal base for walking, boating, or motoring tours into a surrounding area full of natural beauty and magnificent scenery with snow-capped mountains, verdant valleys, plunging waterfalls and age-old glaciers. There are superb views from the Dalsnibban mountain plateau overlooking the fjord.View typical shore excursions for this port |
| HonningsvaagShow more | Norway | |
About Honningsvaag They call Honningsvaag the North Cape cruise port these days, as this busy fishing port town on Mageroya Island is the capital of Nordkapp, Norways most northerly municipality. Bounded by the Barents Sea, Nordkapp comprises Mageroya and the facing stretch of mainland, but the place everyone wants to visit is the North Cape Plateau about 20 miles from Honningsvaag. On a clifftop more than 900 feet above the sea, this is Europes most northerly point and the final frontier before the Arctic Ocean. Many thousands of photographs have been taken of visitors beside the globe sculpture on the clifftop, usually lit by the Midnight Sun which shines here (clouds permitting) on 77 nights of the year. There is a fascinating North Cape Heritage museum in Honningsvaag and other tours outside the town include trips to a nature and bird reserve in nearby Gjesvaertappan.View typical shore excursions for this port |
| Lofoten IslandsShow more | Norway | |
About the Lofoten Islands A delightfully remote Arctic archipelago, the Lofoten Islands offer a vista of natural beauty spectacular even by Norways high standards. Yet it was as recently as 1984 that the first cruise ship called at any of its ports: Leknes, Svolvaer and Stamsund. A latecomer to Norwegian cruising, the Lofoten Islands have quickly become popular because of their picturesque fishing villages, awesome views of pristine fjords and huge variety of birdlife. There are even some beautiful white sand beaches which are much appreciated in the islands remarkably mild, Gulf Stream-influenced climate. Roads link five of the islands by bridge or tunnel so it is possible to see many of the best sights in one visit. There is a fishing museum to reflect the life that continues to dominate the island as well as a fascinating Viking Museum inside Scandinavias largest reconstructed Viking Longhouse.View typical shore excursions for this port |
| Ny AlesundShow more | Norway | |
About Ny Alesund Just 600 miles south of the North Pole, the rugged but spectacularly scenic island of Spitsbergen is civilisations most northerly outpost and Ny Alesund is the most northerly settlement on it. Although about two-thirds of Spitsbergen and the handful of smaller, neighbouring islands that make up Norways Svalbard territory, are covered in glaciers, the Atlantic Gulf Stream which passes to the west has ensured a rich variety of plants, flowers and birds. Large areas are now designated bird sanctuaries, nature reserves and national parks. A ban on hunting also means there are plenty of polar bears and arctic foxes to be spotted by keen-eyed visitors. Once the base for Polar expeditions, Ny Alesund is also the place where one of the most famous explorers of modern times, Roald Amundsen, set off in 1928 to rescue an Italian explorer on a dirigible flight from which he never returned.View typical shore excursions for this port |
| OldenShow more | Norway | |
About Olden The peaceful village of Olden has the perfect Fjordland cruise setting - nestling at the southern end of one branch of the beautiful Nordfjord and at the entrance to the gorgeous Oldedalen Valley. A lake in the valley has been turned a rich, deep green by the river pouring down the mountains from the vast, million-years-old Briksdal Glacier. Giant waterfalls also cascade down making the views even more spectacular as you travel through the valley to the foot of the glacier - one of the offshoots of the vast Jostedal Glacier now designated as a national park. Other tours head overland to the inner Nordfjord area with its wind-blown rocks, towering mountains and verdant valleys. Also in the area are folk and glacier museums, a skiing centre on the glacier plateau and northern Europes deepest lake - Hornindalsvatnet.View typical shore excursions for this port |
| SkjoldenShow more | Norway | |
 About Skjolden Surrounded by steep hills with spectacular falls, Skjolden is located at the head of the longest navigable fjord in the world – Sognefjord. As well as being situated in a breathtaking location, the town itself is host to a number of activities and attractions.
Once home to the Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951), he wrote some of his most important works here. Visit Urnes Stave Church, the oldest stave church found in Norway, included on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Built in the 12th and 13th centuries, it is an outstanding example of traditional Scandinavian wooden architecture, combing Celtic, Viking and Romanesque design. In the Jostedalsbreen National Park you can discover everything from fjords to green valleys, farms, barren mountains and glaciers, with peaks rising to 2000 metres. In the heart of these beautiful landscapes stands the Jostedal glacier, the largest glacier in mainland Europe, where you can enjoy a thrilling walk on the blue glacier ice.
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| StavangerShow more | Norway | |
About Stavanger The gateway to Norways spectacularly scenic fjordland, Stavanger is also a town with its own rich heritage as it is regarded as the ‘Cradle of the Vikings’. Your ship will dock right next to Gamle Stavanger, the old quarter, with its collection of 200-year-old white wooden houses (considered national heritage monuments in their own right), 12th century cathedral modelled on Winchester Cathedral, markets, craft stores and art galleries. Look out, too, for the Three Swords monument in the Hafrsfjord rock recalling the Viking sea battle won by King Harald the Fairhair to create Norway as one kingdom back in the 9th century. This is on the way to a recreation of an Iron Age Farm at Jernaldergarden. The other major landmark is a short boat trip away through the delightful Stavanger archipelago to the 2,000ft high Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen).View typical shore excursions for this port |
| TromsoShow more | Norway | |
About Tromso It is easy to make the most of a day in Norway’s most northerly city and cruise port Tromsø because, in summer, the ‘midnight sun’ shines around the clock. The best way to see its full glory is to take a cable car 480 metres up to the top of Mount Storsteinen, which affords spectacular views out over the city to the surrounding mountains. The launchpad for many Polar expeditions, Tromsø lies 400 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle and, if you are fascinated by the world of snow and ice, the city’s Polaria Science Museum is the place to find out all about it. Within its iceberg-shaped walls you can meet the local wildlife at a vast aquarium, experience an Arctic snowstorm or take a virtual trek through the frozen wilderness to encounter polar bears and see the mystical Northern Lights. And, if the experience leaves you thirsty, you’re in luck; Tromsø has more bars than anywhere else in Norway! View typical shore excursions for this port |
| TrondheimShow more | Norway | |
About Trondheim Enjoy the best of all possible worlds in Norways first-ever capital, which is still its third largest city and one of its most popular Fjordland cruise ports, Trondheim. Looking south along the picturesque Trondheim fjord, the most northerly in Norways west coast Fjordland region, are lush forests and valley but look north and you see the beginnings of the vast expanse of the Arctic Ocean. But, whichever way you are heading, there is much to enjoy in Trondheim before you set sail. Visit Stiftsgarden, the King of Norways official residence, which also happens to be the oldest wooden building in northern Europe, while the Archbishops Palace is the oldest secular building in Scandinavia. Among the pick of several fascinating museums is one featuring the decorative arts with its collections of 16th century ceramics and Art Nouveau artefacts. For the best bars and restaurants, try the 18th century Bakklandet waterfront district.View typical shore excursions for this port |
| MandalShow more | Norway | |
Mandal Mandal is the most southerly town in Norway and therefore enjoys some of the mildest weather the country has to offer. The picturesque town has many natural delights for visitors including over 120 hectares of country park and more than 2km of sandy beaches. The most famous beach, Sjøsanden, is situated within a short walk of the town centre. The beautiful natural surroundings have stiff competition in the form of the buildings that are dotted around the town. The numerous small, white-painted wooden houses are well preserved and fit perfectly alongside the pretty harbour. Another attraction is the city's church, Mandal Kirke, which is the largest wooden church in Norway.
Take a stroll through the pedestrian precinct and discover a lively commercial centre, with plenty of interesting shops. For those who like more of a challenge, the area is great for hiking, cycling, fishing, white-water rafting and canoeing.
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| RosendalShow more | Norway | |
Rosendal The town is most famous for having Norway’s only Barony – the smallest such palace in all of Scandinavia. The manor house, which dates back to 1665 attracts visitors from far and wide with its magnificent Renaissance garden and historical exhibitions. View typical shore excursions for this port |