Itinerary: Cruise from Southampton – Stavanger – Nordfjordeid – Kristiansund – Åndalsnes – Ålesund – Haugesund – Bruges (Zeebrugge) – Return to Southampton.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Southampton
- Stavanger: Old clapboard lanes sit beside a modern harbour. Take a Lysefjord cruise for sheer rock faces, or visit the Petroleum Museum. Galleries and cafés cluster by the quay. It’s an easy blend of fjord and city.
- Nordfjordeid: Quiet town on a broad fjord with green slopes. Visit Sagastad’s Viking ship or take short lakeside walks. Views open up quickly from the waterfront—a calm stop with close-at-hand scenery.
- Kristiansund: Island city linked by bridges and sea tunnels. Ride the Sundbåt harbour boat and sample the compact centre. The old fish wharves tell the coastal story. It’s small-scale and characterful.
- Åndalsnes: Mountains fold around the Rauma River. Ride the Rauma Railway or head for the Trollstigen road. The Rampestreken lookout offers a brief but rewarding hike. Peaks and passes are close by.
- Ålesund: Art Nouveau streets across low islands. Climb Aksla for a broad harbour view or visit the aquarium. Museums sit within easy reach. Architecture and outlooks share the day.
- Haugesund: Harbour town with Viking-era echoes. Stroll Smedasundet and see Haraldshaugen. Short hill paths and island trips are simple to arrange—a gentle final taste of Norway.
- Bruges (Zeebrugge): Cobbled lanes, canals, and the Belfry. Boat rides offer a quick glimpse of the old town; the Begijnhof provides a quieter, more serene corner. Chocolate shops and cafés dot the centre. Medieval charm that rewards an unhurried wander.
Return to Southampton