Cruise · 9 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Mountains, Waterfalls & Fjords of Norway
Nine nights on Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral cruising eight Norwegian fjords, from Portsmouth to the innermost reaches of Skjolden, with close views of waterfalls, cliffs and a chance to ride Norway’s longest cable car.
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Departs
- 3 Jun 2028
- Sails from
- Portsmouth
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £1,199
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Nine nights cruising eight Norwegian fjords
Passage by Hornelen, Europe’s highest sea cliff
Views of Langfoss waterfall from the ship
Rauma Railway trip opportunity in Åndalsnes
Cruise to the innermost point of Sognefjord at Skjolden
About the trip
This nine-night cruise with Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral starts from Portsmouth and heads north, crossing two nights at sea before arriving at Åndalsnes, a small town framed by steep mountains and the Rauma Railway. The ship then weaves through Romsdalsfjorden, Langfjorden and Eresfjorden, leading to Nordfjordeid on the fjord’s edge.
The route continues along Nordfjord and passes Hornelen, known as Europe’s highest sea cliff, visible from the ship in all its brooding scale. Further south are Vikøyri and the deep waters of Sognefjord, reaching as far inland as Skjolden. From there the cruise visits Eidfjord, within Hardangerfjord, before sailing past Åkrafjord and the Langfoss waterfall, where cascading water tumbles from a height of over 600 metres. The last fjord on the itinerary is Lysefjord, with its famously sheer cliffs above the water.
With Balmoral’s size allowing closer approaches than larger liners, there’s time for a rail trip or cable car ride ashore if you wish. The cruise ends with a final day at sea back to Portsmouth, giving a moment to reflect on the long, quiet stretches and sharp contrasts of fjords and waterfalls that mark Norway’s western coast.
- 1 Portsmouth
- 2 Åndalsnes
- 3 Hornelen
- 4 Skjolden
- 5 Eidfjord
- 6 Langfoss Waterfall
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Portsmouth, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Åndalsnes, Norway
Day 4
Romsdalsfjorden, Norway
Scenic cruising
Day 5
Langfjorden & Eresfjorden, Norway
Scenic cruising
Day 6
Nordfjordeid, 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 Portsmouth
- 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 Mountains, Waterfalls & Fjords of Norway?
- Mountains, Waterfalls & Fjords of Norway is a 9 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Mountains, Waterfalls & Fjords of Norway depart from?
- Mountains, Waterfalls & Fjords of Norway departs from Portsmouth.
- Who operates Mountains, Waterfalls & Fjords of Norway?
- Mountains, Waterfalls & Fjords of Norway is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Mountains, Waterfalls & Fjords of Norway cost?
- Prices for Mountains, Waterfalls & Fjords of Norway start from £1,199, 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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