Cruise · 5 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Bank Holiday Fjords of Norway
A five-night cruise on Fred. Olsen’s Bolette from Newcastle through Norway’s Lysefjord and Hardangerfjord, calling at Bergen and Ulvik, with time to admire waterfalls and fjord-side villages.
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Departs
- 28 Aug 2027
- Sails from
- Newcastle
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Bolette
- From
- £999
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
View of Fureberg Waterfall from the Maurangerfjord
Walk along Bergen’s Bryggen wharf
Funicular ride to Mount Fløyen in Bergen
Kayaking opportunity from Ulvik in Hardangerfjord
Close approach to Vøringfoss Waterfall
About the trip
This five-night cruise with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sets off from Newcastle, heading north to Norway’s celebrated fjords. The ship passes the narrow Maurangerfjord to get close to Fureberg Waterfall, a chance to see a waterfall that frames the fjord with falling water you can watch from the deck.
A full day in Bergen allows for a stroll along Bryggen’s wooden wharves—a reminder of the Hanseatic League’s hold on the city—and a ride up the hillside funicular to Mount Fløyen for views over the port and red-roofed buildings. Later visits include Ulvik, tucked into the Hardangerfjord; kayak trips can bring you close to the water’s edge, and nearby Vøringfoss Waterfall is one of Norway's taller falls, thundering into a deep canyon.
The Bolette spends a day sailing before returning to Newcastle, allowing time to absorb the quiet movement through fjords rather than rushing. The cruise is straightforward, with a steady pace that suits those who want the landscape to speak for itself rather than a relentless dash ashore.
- 1 Newcastle
- 2 Bergen
- 3 Ulvik
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Newcastle, England
Day 2
Lysefjord, Norway
Scenic cruising
Day 3
Bergen, Norway
Day 4
Ulvik, Hardangerfjord, Norway
Day 5
Hardangerfjord, Norway
Scenic cruising
Day 6
Maurangerfjord & Furebergsfossen, Norway
Scenic cruising
Day 7
At sea
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
Before you book
- Price based on
- Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
- Travelling alone
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Flights
- Not needed if you join at Newcastle
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Interior Cabin
For full details of what’s included, check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. See the full details on their site
Questions people ask
- How long is Bank Holiday Fjords of Norway?
- Bank Holiday Fjords of Norway is a 5 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Bank Holiday Fjords of Norway depart from?
- Bank Holiday Fjords of Norway departs from Newcastle.
- Who operates Bank Holiday Fjords of Norway?
- Bank Holiday Fjords of Norway is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Bolette.
- How much does Bank Holiday Fjords of Norway cost?
- Prices for Bank Holiday Fjords of Norway start from £999, subject to availability.
The operator
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Smaller-ship cruises, many from UK ports
A Norwegian family name in shipping since the nineteenth century, known for smaller ships that can reach the narrower fjords and harbours.
You book with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.
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