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Norwegian Fjords Bank Holiday Break (Norway), a cruise by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Cruise · 5 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Norwegian Fjords Bank Holiday Break

A five-night break on Fred. Olsen’s Bolette from Newcastle, tracing Norway’s fjords from Lysefjord to Hardangerfjord, with time ashore in Bergen and Ulvik and a special detour to Furebergsfossen waterfall.

Duration
5 nights
Departs
27 May 2027
Sails from
Newcastle
Returns to the same port
Ship
Bolette
From
£1,549
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Cruising LysefjordWith views of Pulpit Rock

  2. Visit to Bergen’s Bryggen waterfront

  3. Funicular ride up Mount Fløyen

  4. Call at Ulvik in Hardangerfjord

  5. Close approach to Furebergsfossen waterfall

About the trip

This May bank holiday cruise with Fred. Olsen’s Bolette sets off from Newcastle, heading north to Norway’s fjord country. The route begins with a passage through Lysefjord, giving good views of steep cliffs and waterfalls, including the chance to spot Pulpit Rock from the water.

Bergen follows, where the wooden warehouses of Bryggen stand as a reminder of the city’s Hanseatic past. The funicular to Mount Fløyen offers a gentle walk and a clear perspective over the harbour’s busy bustle. From there it’s deeper into the fjords, with calls at Ulvik along Hardangerfjord, a small town known for its orchards.

Bolette makes a quieter approach through Maurangerfjord to Furebergsfossen waterfall, where the ship maneuvers close enough for the sound of rushing water to carry on deck. The final day is spent at sea, cruising back towards Newcastle. The pace is steady, allowing time to appreciate the scenery without the rush of longer voyages.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Newcastle
  2. 2 Bergen
  3. 3 Ulvik

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Newcastle, England

  2. Day 2

    Lysefjord, Norway

    Scenic cruising

  3. Day 3

    Bergen, Norway

  4. Day 4

    Hardangerfjord, Norway

    Scenic cruising

  5. Day 5

    Ulvik, Hardangerfjord, Norway

  6. Day 6

    Maurangerfjord & Furebergsfossen, Norway

    Scenic cruising

  7. Day 7

    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
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Accessibility
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Cabin
Sup Ocean Fully Obst

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 Norwegian Fjords Bank Holiday Break?
Norwegian Fjords Bank Holiday Break is a 5 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Norwegian Fjords Bank Holiday Break depart from?
Norwegian Fjords Bank Holiday Break departs from Newcastle.
Who operates Norwegian Fjords Bank Holiday Break?
Norwegian Fjords Bank Holiday Break is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Bolette.
How much does Norwegian Fjords Bank Holiday Break cost?
Prices for Norwegian Fjords Bank Holiday Break 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.

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.

New to United Kingdom? Our United Kingdom guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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