Norwegian Fjords - Southampton return

Located in the picturesque English county of Hampshire, Southampton is a vibrant waterfront city that seamlessly blends its rich maritime heritage with modern attractions. Whether you stroll through the historic areas or explore the contemporary districts, Southampton offers a delightful experience for all its visitors.

Olden
A peaceful village located at the mouth of Oldeelva river, Olden sits at the northern end of the Oldedalen valley on the Nordfjorden southern shore.
A place where winding valleys and peaks live in harmony with cascading waterfalls and glacier waters, in Olden, you are presented with many wonderful things to see and do.

Innvikfjorden (Scenic Cruising)
Cruises to Innvikfjorden immerse you in a land of enchanting beauty, with landscapes carved from the pages of a fairy tale. Journey through crystal waters, past emerald-green forests, majestic snow-capped mountains, and cascading waterfalls.

Nordfjord (Scenic Cruising)
Sailing offers by the far the best way to appreciate the scale and majesty of this ancient region, where the palette of blues, greys, and greens are occasionally punctuated by an ambitious hiker, or a wild pony grazing at the Fjords edge. Selected branches of the Nordfjord even resemble a tropical paradise, with near-transparent waters fringing beaches composed entirely of pure white sand.
Whether you choose to admire these passing views while strolling your ships deck or tucked under a blanket in the privacy of your staterooms balcony, your sail-by of the Nordfjord is guaranteed to deliver some of the most memorable scenery youll experience on your Norway cruise.
A journey that delivers no end of outstanding views, a cruise-by of Nordfjord is your chance to immerse yourself in the mesmerising natural scenery thats a signature of sailing Norways Fjords.

Sailing through Norways glass-like waters on route to Alesund, youll be struck by a sweeping peninsula of Art Nouveau architecture, stretching to lush greenery, where mountain peaks reach skyward, reflected in the converging fjords.
Arriving in Alesund, you could be forgiven for thinking youd stepped off your ship into the pages of a fairy-tale. A myriad of towering spires and decorative turrets, its easy to see why this vibrant fishing port is regarded as one of the prettiest cities in Norway.

A town that rose from the ashes after almost being destroyed in its entirety by a fire in 1904, Alesund now expands across seven small islands, seamlessly connected via an elaborate network of underwater tunnels.

Welcoming locals, delicious fresh cuisine, enchanting architecture, and breathtaking scenery, are just some of the highlights to look forward to if your Norwegian adventure includes a call in Alesund.

Explore regal pomp and ceremony, Norwegian style. The wooden Stiftsgarden is the citys official royal residence and monarchs are still being crowned here under the Nidaros Cathedrals gleaming spire.
You can also ride the quaint sightseeing streetcars, or visit the open-air folk museums, a working ski jump, or the famous Lokken Copper Mines.

Whilst sailing to Tromso, youll encounter Mother Nature at her most spectacular. Surrounded by unspoiled wilderness, glass-like fjords, and towering snow-capped mountains, every vista here offers something else to savour. The sky above Tromso can also be a truly breathtaking spectacle when the dramatic northern lights dance across the sky during dark winter nights.
In summer, the midnight sun never sets on this bustling city, famous for its vibrant nightlife. The crisp, clear days give way to long, bright nights, filled with hiking, fishing, or simply a warming cup of tea as you watch the locals go about their day

Honningsvag
Picturesque Honningsvag is the northernmost city in mainland Norway, and is often referred to as the gateway to the North Cape. Glimpse quaint colourful houses as you sail into the quiet and calm bay on your Cunard Queen, before disembarking and discovering this compact city. Its the perfect place to take a relaxing stroll and meet the friendly local people before sailing into the awe-inspiring wilds of the North Cape.
Explore museums where you can learn all you ever wanted to know about the North Cape, admire the pristine white exterior of the Honningsvag Church and maybe even visit the Artico Christmas House. This shop bills itself as the largest northernmost Christmas shop in Europe and its a winter wonderland perfect for adults and children alike.

North Cape, (Sail By)
With few signs of civilisation, a cruise to the North Cape feels akin to travelling back to a prehistoric time, long before man made its mark on the landscape.
Depending on the time of year your ship calls in, you could find yourself navigating the never-ending daylight of the midnight sun or enveloped in the inky darkness of a pitch-black sky that occasionally rewards its watchers with glimpses of the Northern Lights.
Either way, the scenery will astound. An infinite horizon, devoid of any landscapes. Imposing cliffs lapped by ever-encroaching waves. Perhaps youll have the good fortune to see puffins or reindeers on your stay in port. Or maybe youll visit when the snow has settled in, reminding you of just how high youve climbed above the arctic circle.

Not far from the idyllic Andalsnes, youll locate a unique curiosity: the Troll Wall, which features immense grassy cliffs forming Europe's highest vertical mountain face. An amazing natural wonder.
A steady climb of the Troll Ladder entails a zigzagging road of hairpin bends on the steep mountainside, revealing spectacular valley views as you near the thundering Stigfossen Waterfall.

In the far South of Norway, Kristiansand holds delightful charms made of classic wooden houses, historical districts, a cosmopolitan feel and the opportunity to explore surrounding forests and lakes.
Stay and explore the charms of the old town, or venture beyond at your own pace, by walking through shaded forests to dramatic openings and views of the port or by taking a boat trip along the coast.