Cruise · 10 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Scandinavian Waterways & Way of Life
A ten-night cruise from Newcastle aboard Fred. Olsen’s Bolette, tracing a northerly arc through Denmark, Sweden and Norway’s coastal towns and waterways at a measured pace.
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Departs
- 25 Jul 2027
- Sails from
- Newcastle
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Bolette
- From
- £1,649
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Two nights in StockholmWith visits to royal palaces
Cruising the Stockholm Archipelago of islands
Strolling Aarhus’ Latin Quarter alongside modern architecture
Stopover in CopenhagenWith Danish hygge atmosphere
Calling at Kristiansand’s small harbour town
About the trip
Setting off from Newcastle, the cruise crosses the North Sea to Copenhagen, where you can find the quieter side of Danish hygge away from the city’s tourist heart. From there, it’s a slow passage through the Stockholm Archipelago, a cluster of islands stretching with forest and granite, before a two-night stay in Stockholm itself. The Swedish capital’s cobbled streets, royal palaces and the modern art of the Fotografiska gallery make for a satisfying combination.
Heading west, the ship calls at Aarhus, Denmark’s second city, where the Latin Quarter contrasts with cutting-edge architecture such as the ice-like Iceberg building. The final stop is Kristiansand in southern Norway, a town that, while small, reveals a local pace of life and pleasant harbour walks. Fred. Olsen’s Bolette is a modest-sized ship suited to these quieter harbours, avoiding the larger vessels often barred from such places.
The cruise closes with a calm return across the North Sea to Newcastle. There are no frantic schedules here, just a steady movement through waters rich with northern history and culture, observed at a comfortable pace.
- 1 Newcastle
- 2 Copenhagen
- 3 Stockholm
- 4 Aarhus
- 5 Kristiansand
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Newcastle, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Copenhagen, Denmark
Day 4
Stockholm Archipelago, Sweden
Scenic cruising
Day 5
Stockholm, Sweden
Day 6
Aarhus, Denmark
Day 7
Kristiansand, 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 Newcastle
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Interior Cabin
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 Scandinavian Waterways & Way of Life?
- Scandinavian Waterways & Way of Life is a 10 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Scandinavian Waterways & Way of Life depart from?
- Scandinavian Waterways & Way of Life departs from Newcastle.
- Who operates Scandinavian Waterways & Way of Life?
- Scandinavian Waterways & Way of Life is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Bolette.
- How much does Scandinavian Waterways & Way of Life cost?
- Prices for Scandinavian Waterways & Way of Life start from £1,649, 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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