Itinerary: Cruise from Southampton – Gijon, La Coruna, Vigo, Cherbourg, Southampton, Haugesund, Alesund, Skjolden, Lustrafjorden (Scenic Cruising), Sognefjord (Scenic Cruising), Stavanger – Return to Southampton.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Southampton
- Gijon: The Cimavilla old quarter sits above the waterfront, close to San Lorenzo beach and the Roman Baths of Campo Valdés. The city centre offers a choice of museums, cafés and seafront walks.
- La Coruna: La Coruña has a long seafront promenade and a compact old town. The Tower of Hercules, a historic Roman lighthouse, is a principal sight beyond the central harbour area.
- Vigo: Vigo’s old quarter and waterfront provide a straightforward city visit. The hilltop Castelo do Castro park gives views over the harbour and the Ría de Vigo.
- Cherbourg: The Cité de la Mer maritime museum occupies the former transatlantic terminal. Cherbourg also has harbour walks, a marina and a town centre with markets and cafés.
- Southampton: This is an intermediate Southampton call between the Spain-and-France section and the Norwegian fjords section. It must be distinguished from final disembarkation on 16 April.
- Haugesund: The waterfront and pedestrian streets form the centre of Haugesund. Haraldshaugen, the national monument associated with Harald Fairhair, is a further local sight.
- Alesund: Ålesund is known for its early twentieth-century Art Nouveau architecture. The town centre, harbour and viewpoint on Mount Aksla offer different ways to explore its setting.
- Skjolden: The small village at the head of Lustrafjorden provides mountain and fjord views. Shore options extend into the surrounding valleys, while shorter walks can be taken around the waterfront.
- Lustrafjorden (Scenic Cruising): This scenic passage follows the inner reaches of Sognefjord past steep slopes and small settlements. The views are from the ship, without a separate shore call.
- Sognefjord (Scenic Cruising): Cruising along Sognefjord links the inner fjord landscape with wider stretches of water. Mountain scenery and settlements can be seen from deck along the route.
- Stavanger: Old Stavanger has preserved wooden streets near the harbour. Other city sights include the Norwegian Petroleum Museum, while organised trips may explore the Lysefjord area.
Return to Southampton