Cruise · 10 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Discovering the Islands of Arctic Norway
A 10-night cruise from Rosyth aboard Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral, tracing Norway’s Arctic coast with calls at Måløy, Sortland, Honningsvåg and Leknes, plus time spent cruising striking mountain ranges and fjordland waterways.
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Departs
- 18 May 2027
- Sails from
- Rosyth
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £1,549
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Crossing the Arctic CircleWith an on-board ceremony
Cruising past Torghatten mountainWith its natural hole
Visits to Måløy, Sortland, Honningsvåg and Leknes
Cruising the Seven Sisters mountain range
4x4 rides through fjordland around Honningsvåg
About the trip
Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral heads north from Rosyth, setting a thoughtful pace with a day at sea before reaching Måløy, a small coastal town often overlooked by larger ships. Along the way, the ship skirts past the distinctive Torghatten mountain, known for its natural hole through the rock, and the Seven Sisters range, whose jagged peaks rise sharply from the Norwegian landscape.
Visits continue in the Vesterålen archipelago, with Sortland’s calmly utilitarian port offering a contrast to the sharp wilderness beyond. Then on to Honningsvåg, a gateway to the northern tip of Europe where you could try king crab or take an off-ship 4x4 ride into fjord country. Harstad and Leknes provide further glimpses of Arctic life and long spring days under the midnight sun.
Passing the Arctic Circle is marked by a modest on-board ceremony rather than fanfare. The cruise finishes as quietly as it began with two days at sea returning to Rosyth, balancing moments of quiet reflection and coastal drama from a ship familiar with fjords and remote harbours.
- 1 Rosyth
- 2 Måløy
- 3 Sortland
- 4 Honningsvåg
- 5 Harstad
- 6 Leknes
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Rosyth, Scotland
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Måløy, Norway
Day 4
Torghatten, Norway
Scenic cruising
Day 5
Seven Sisters mountain range, Norway
Scenic cruising
Day 6
Sortland, Vesterålen, Norway
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 Rosyth
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Interior Room
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 Discovering the Islands of Arctic Norway?
- Discovering the Islands of Arctic Norway is a 10 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Discovering the Islands of Arctic Norway depart from?
- Discovering the Islands of Arctic Norway departs from Rosyth.
- Who operates Discovering the Islands of Arctic Norway?
- Discovering the Islands of Arctic Norway is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Discovering the Islands of Arctic Norway cost?
- Prices for Discovering the Islands of Arctic Norway start from £1,549, 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.
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