Cruise · 8 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fjords, Mountains & Waterfalls of Norway
An eight-night cruise on Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral through Norway’s fjords, including Lysefjord and its Pulpit Rock, with quiet ports like Leirvik and Nordfjordeid framed by steep waterfalls and mountain walls.
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Departs
- 11 Jul 2027
- Sails from
- Southampton
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £1,299
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
The Pulpit Rock from the size-restricted Lysefjord
Langfoss Waterfall audible from the ship’s deck
Kayaking and RIB rides on quiet Norwegian fjords
Passage by Hornelen, Europe’s tallest sea cliff
Visits to small ports Leirvik and Nordfjordeid
About the trip
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral sets out from Southampton for eight nights among some of Norway’s less crowded fjords. The trip opens with a sail down Lysefjord, where the famous Pulpit Rock rises abruptly above the water, visible from a ship small enough to navigate its narrow stretch. Ports like Leirvik and Nordfjordeid provide chances to stretch legs in small Norwegian towns.
Further north the ship cruises Åkrafjord, known for sharp ravines and the Langfoss waterfall, whose thunder you can hear from the deck. Kayaks and RIBs await those who want close contact with the glassy fjord waters, where steep mountains sometimes drip straight into the sea. The route also includes Skjolden, the terminus of Lustrafjord, a branch reaching into the core of Norway’s fjord country.
After a few days cruising northern fjords and passing Hornelen, Europe’s tallest sea cliff, Balmoral heads back through two days at sea to Southampton. The pace allows time to notice the slow change in light and landscape, a reminder that this is a trip designed for looking steadily rather than rushing on to the next highlight.
- 1 Southampton
- 2 Leirvik
- 3 Pulpit Rock
- 4 Langfoss Waterfall
- 5 Skjolden
- 6 Nordfjordeid
- 7 Hornelen
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Southampton, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Lysefjord, Norway
Scenic cruising
Day 4
Leirvik, Norway
Day 5
Akrafjord, Norway
Scenic cruising
Day 6
Åkrafjord & Langfoss Waterfall, Norway
Scenic cruising
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 Southampton
- 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 Fjords, Mountains & Waterfalls of Norway?
- Fjords, Mountains & Waterfalls of Norway is a 8 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Fjords, Mountains & Waterfalls of Norway depart from?
- Fjords, Mountains & Waterfalls of Norway departs from Southampton.
- Who operates Fjords, Mountains & Waterfalls of Norway?
- Fjords, Mountains & Waterfalls of Norway is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Fjords, Mountains & Waterfalls of Norway cost?
- Prices for Fjords, Mountains & Waterfalls of Norway start from £1,299, 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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