Itinerary: Cruise from Southampton – Haugesund – Olden – Innvikfjorden (Scenic Cruising) – Nordfjord (Scenic Cruising) – Alesund – Stavanger – Return to Southampton.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Southampton
- Haugesund: Haugesund has a waterfront centre and the pedestrianised Haraldsgata shopping street. An organised trip towards Avaldsnes is an option for learning about the area’s Viking history.
- Olden: Olden sits at the head of a fjord beneath steep mountain slopes. Excursions may visit the Oldevatnet lake area or the Briksdal glacier valley; these are inland outings rather than town-centre walks.
- Innvikfjorden (Scenic Cruising): Arvia cruises through Innvikfjorden, the inner stretch of the waterway serving Olden. Mountains and small waterside settlements can be viewed from the ship; this is not a separate port stop.
- Nordfjord (Scenic Cruising): The ship continues through Nordfjord past wooded shores, villages and wider stretches of fjord scenery. The scenic passage is experienced onboard rather than through a shore excursion.
- Alesund: Alesund is known for its Art Nouveau buildings rebuilt after a 1904 fire. The harbourfront streets are worth exploring, while the steps to Mount Aksla lead to a higher viewpoint for those comfortable with the climb.
- Stavanger: Gamle Stavanger has narrow lanes of white wooden houses near the harbour. The Norwegian Petroleum Museum tells the story of offshore energy, and organised boat excursions may visit the Lysefjord area.
Return to Southampton