Cruise · 17 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fjords of Norway & River Cities of France
Seventeen days aboard Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral, cruising the dramatic fjords of Norway before two days ashore in Bordeaux and visits to St Malo, Rouen and Honfleur on the French coast and Seine River.
- Duration
- 17 nights
- Departs
- 11 Jul 2027
- Sails from
- Southampton
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £2,399
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Cruising Norway’s LysefjordWith Pulpit Rock visible from the deck
Passing Langfoss waterfall in Åkrafjord
Two days docked in Bordeaux wine region
Stops in medieval St Malo and Honfleur
Cruising along the Seine to Rouen
About the trip
Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral sets off from Southampton for a 17-night cruise that begins with Norway’s fjords. The route calls at Leirvik and Skjolden, where waterfalls like Langfoss drop steeply into the water. From the deck, Pulpit Rock is a familiar landmark seen across Lysefjord. The ship also navigates Akrafjord, Lustrafjord and Nordfjord, cruising past Hornelen, Europe’s highest sea cliff.
After Norway, the pace steadies with two days docked in Bordeaux, allowing time to take in its grand 18th-century architecture and the surrounding vineyards. Next, the itinerary turns to northern France with stops in St Malo, Rouen and Honfleur. A cruise along the Seine river showcases gentle countryside and reaches Rouen, known for its timber-framed houses and the cathedral famously painted by Monet.
While the early days at sea bring rugged Norwegian landscapes, the final days trade fjords for French wine country and historic coastal towns. The return to Southampton closes a varied circuit, from steep cliffs and cascading waterfalls to mellow rivers and wine cellars.
- 1 Southampton
- 2 Leirvik
- 3 Skjolden
- 4 Bordeaux
- 5 St Malo
- 6 Rouen
- 7 Honfleur
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 of Norway & River Cities of France?
- Fjords of Norway & River Cities of France is a 17 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Fjords of Norway & River Cities of France depart from?
- Fjords of Norway & River Cities of France departs from Southampton.
- Who operates Fjords of Norway & River Cities of France?
- Fjords of Norway & River Cities of France is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Fjords of Norway & River Cities of France cost?
- Prices for Fjords of Norway & River Cities of France start from £2,399, 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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