Cruise · 5 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fjords & Falls of Norway in Five Nights
Five nights aboard Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral, sailing north from Newcastle to Norway’s fjords and waterfalls, with two days in Oslo and quiet cruising past the Olsen family home.
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Departs
- 23 May 2026
- Sails from
- Newcastle
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £1,899
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Cruising the OslofjordWith views of the Olsen family home
Two full days docked in Oslo
Close passage by the Vøringsfoss Waterfall near Ulvik
Springtime apple trees in bloom along the fjords
About the trip
This five-night cruise with Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral sets off from Newcastle before a day at sea heading north. The route includes a scenic passage through the Oslofjord, Norway’s long inlet where sailboats and pine-covered slopes are common sights. There’s a chance to glimpse the Olsen family home from the deck, a reminder of the company’s Norwegian roots.
Two days in Oslo offer time to see the capital’s galleries, wooden buildings in the old town and perhaps the striking Opera House. The passage continues along the fjords with waterfalls audible even from the ship, including the impressive Vøringsfoss nearby Ulvik, where the water drops 182 metres in a distinctive two-step cascade. Late spring means apple trees around the fjord are often in bloom alongside these scenes.
After cruising the fjords, Balmoral sails south with a day at sea before returning to Newcastle. This is a thoughtfully paced short cruise that balances time at sea with well-chosen stops in coastal and cultural Norway.
- 1 Newcastle
- 2 Oslo
- 3 Ulvik
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Newcastle, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Oslofjord, Norway
Scenic cruising
Day 4
by the Olsen Family Home, Norway
Scenic cruising
Day 5
Oslo, Norway
Day 6
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
- Single Ocean View
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 Fjords & Falls of Norway in Five Nights?
- Fjords & Falls of Norway in Five Nights is a 5 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Fjords & Falls of Norway in Five Nights depart from?
- Fjords & Falls of Norway in Five Nights departs from Newcastle.
- Who operates Fjords & Falls of Norway in Five Nights?
- Fjords & Falls of Norway in Five Nights is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Fjords & Falls of Norway in Five Nights cost?
- Prices for Fjords & Falls of Norway in Five Nights start from £1,899, 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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