Norway is the destination I keep coming back to more than any other. I’ve sailed the fjords with Royal Caribbean, Viking, MSC and P&O, and taken a four-day coastal ferry trip visiting 21 ports in winter. Whether you’re planning your first Norwegian fjord cruise or trying to decide when to go and what it will cost, everything I’ve found out is here.
I have been lucky enough to go on quite a few excursions while on cruises, some with the cruise line and some independently. If there is somewhere you particularly want to visit that isn’t near the port area, excursions can … Read more
When you think about cruising to Norway, you might think of fjords, waterfalls, and pretty coastal towns. It’s a stunning destination, no matter how or when you visit. If you’re looking for an intimate, immersive, and more personal experience, a … Read more
I was recently onboard a 7-night Royal Caribbean cruise, heading to Norway with my family on Anthem of the Seas. I’ve been cruising for years but usually, I only cruise with other adults. On this cruise, though, I brought my … Read more
Norway is one of my favourite places to cruise to – I have returned again and again. The weather can be unpredictable, to say the least, so you need to be prepared for all eventualities. If you are planning a … Read more
I recently took a four-day trip down the coast of Norway on the Havila Polaris. Polaris is a Norwegian Coastal Ferry built in 2023. Havila has four ships – Havila Capella, Castor, Pollux and Polaris. All the Havila ships have … Read more
I recently disembarked a cruise on a battery-powered ship that visited 21 different ports in 4 days. The journey took us from Tromsø up in the Arctic Circle all the way down to Bergen – and I took this cruise … Read more
If you are considering booking a trip on any of Havila’s four modern ships you might be wondering which cabin option would suit you best. Havila has four ships – Havila Capella, Castor, Pollux and Polaris. These ships are identical, … Read more
If you are taking a trip on a Havila Norwegian Coastal Ferry you may be wondering if a Seaview cabin is a good choice. In this article, I will review the Seaview cabin 4207 onboard Havila Polaris. Havila has four … Read more
#1 Havila Have Four New, Purpose Built Ships Havila has four ships – Havila Capella, Castor, Pollux and Polaris. All the Havila ships have been built between 2021 and 2023. They sail along the Norwegian coast from Bergen to Kirkenes … Read more
If you are considering a cruise, you may be wondering how much Norwegian Fjords cruises actually cost. I’ve been on many Fjords cruises and have spent a lot of time researching the cheapest ways to cruise. In this post, we … Read more
If you are considering taking your first cruise, you may be considering taking a cruise to Norway. I’ve just disembarked a Norwegian Fjord cruise with Royal Caribbean and have also visited with Viking and MSC. I often recommend cruising to … Read more
If you are considering a cruise to the Norwegian Fjords you may be wondering when is the best time to visit. I have cruised to Norway many times and during this post, we will explore the best time to visit … Read more
In this post, I will discuss all cabin grades available onboard Britannia and share a review of the balcony cabin that I enjoyed during my week-long cruise around the Norwegian Fjords. In this post we will cover: Inside cabins Sleeps … Read more
I was lucky enough to be invited by Viking to join them on a portion of their ‘Into the Midnight Sun’ cruise. The cruise would take us down to Bergen from Tromso at the top of Norway. Day 1 – … Read more
In June 2018, I took my first cruise around the Norwegian Fjords on P&O’s Britannia. Since then, I have returned time and time again. In this post, I’ll share with you things I wish I had known before my first … Read more