Itinerary: Cruise from Southampton – Åndalsnes – Bodø (Overnight onboard) – Narvik – Tromsø – Stavanger – Return to Southampton.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Southampton
- Åndalsnes: Åndalsnes sits where mountains fold around the Rauma River. Ride the Rauma Railway, take the bus to Trollstigen’s hairpins or hike to Rampestreken for a broad fjord view. Peaks and passes are close at hand. It’s Norway in high relief.
- Bodø (Overnight onboard): Bodø looks across open water to low islands, with the aviation museum and harbour paths nearby. Boat trips reach Saltstraumen’s maelstrom, and dark skies can bring aurora. The overnight allows a calm evening and an unhurried morning.
- Narvik: Narvik pairs a mountain-ringed harbour with wartime history. Ride the cable car to Narvikfjellet for broad views, then visit the War Museum. Lookouts and short trails lie close to town. It’s a tidy mix of height and heritage.
- Tromsø: Tromsø is an Arctic gateway with big sky and fjord light. Take the Fjellheisen cable car, visit the Arctic Cathedral and the Polar Museum, and watch for aurora if conditions allow. Everything sits on simple transfers. It’s compact for a far-north city.
- Stavanger: Stavanger’s clapboard old town meets a modern waterfront. A Lysefjord cruise reveals sheer rock walls, while the Petroleum Museum provides valuable context. Cafés and galleries cluster by the quay. Fjord access and city time balance neatly.
Return to Southampton