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Scenic Fjords of Norway, a cruise by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Cruise · 9 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Scenic Fjords of Norway

A nine-night cruise on Fred. Olsen’s Bolette through Norway’s western fjords, calling at Bergen, Ålesund and several smaller ports, with waterfalls and fruit orchards viewed from the deck along the way.

Duration
9 nights
Departs
15 Jun 2027
Sails from
Newcastle
Returns to the same port
Ship
Bolette
From
£2,799
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Thundering Furebergsfossen waterfall seen from the ship

  2. Kayaking opportunities in Eidfjord

  3. Historic wharf and market in Bergen

  4. Hiking options around glacier-fed Olden

  5. Art Nouveau architecture in Ålesund

About the trip

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Bolette sets sail from Newcastle on a nine-night route through the fjords of western Norway. Early days see the ship gliding past the Maurangerfjord and the thundering Furebergsfossen waterfall. Ports include Eidfjord, where kayakers can slip quietly between steep-sided inlets, and Bergen, a city whose wooden wharves and fish market draw visitors year-round.

After that, the cruise makes its way to Skjolden before threading through both Lustrafjord and Sognefjord, Norway’s longest fjord. Olden, tucked beside a glacier-fed lake, offers options for hiking or simply watching the ripple of sunlight on its quiet waters. Further along are Molde and Ålesund, towns that show a different side of fjord life — Ålesund with its tidy Art Nouveau streets a reminder that Norway’s coastal settlements often recover from fire with style.

Much of the route involves long stretches cruising narrow waterways past orchards and tiny villages, which gives time to spot the way waterfalls tumble down craggy cliffs. The same starting and finishing point, Newcastle, is a neat convenience for a cruise that mostly concerns wild scenery rather than big cities.

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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 Ålesund
  4. 4 Olden

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Newcastle, England

  2. Day 2

    At sea

  3. Day 3

    Maurangerfjord & Furebergsfossen, Norway

    Scenic cruising

  4. Day 4

    Hardangerfjord, Norway

    Scenic cruising

  5. Day 5

    Eidfjord, Norway

  6. Day 6

    Bergen, 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
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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 Scenic Fjords of Norway?
Scenic Fjords of Norway is a 9 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Scenic Fjords of Norway depart from?
Scenic Fjords of Norway departs from Newcastle.
Who operates Scenic Fjords of Norway?
Scenic Fjords of Norway is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Bolette.
How much does Scenic Fjords of Norway cost?
Prices for Scenic Fjords of Norway start from £2,799, 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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