Cruise · 7 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Scenic Summertime Fjords of Norway
A seven-night cruise along Norway’s western fjords from Newcastle aboard Fred. Olsen’s Bolette, visiting waterfalls, glaciers and the lively city of Bergen in summer light lasting nearly all day.
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Departs
- 18 Jul 2027
- Sails from
- Newcastle
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Bolette
- From
- £1,349
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Tumbling Furebergsfossen waterfall near Maurangerfjord
Hiking opportunity to Briksdal Glacier from Olden
Midnight sun lighting Norway’s summer fjords
Visits to Ulvik and Skjolden on Hardangerfjord and Lustrafjord
Two days exploring Bergen’s coastal city centre
About the trip
Fred. Olsen’s Bolette sets sail from Newcastle for a week tracing some of Norway’s more accessible fjords. After a day’s sail, the ship calls at Ulvik on the Hardangerfjord, where craggy mountains rise sharply from the water and orchards cling to slopes. The route includes cruising past Furebergsfossen, a waterfall that thunders near Maurangerfjord, a reminder of the fjords’ constant movement.
There’s a day in Olden, the gateway to the Briksdal Glacier, which is a popular walk from the village and brings you close to the blue-tinged ice. The itinerary also touches Skjolden on Lustrafjord, itself a branch of Sognefjord, the country’s longest and deepest fjord. The final port is Bergen, Norway’s second city, which is small enough to explore without a map and where the wharves of Bryggen still reflect the city’s Hanseatic past.
The ship is a mid-sized modern vessel with enough decks to spot midnights stretched long under a summer Scandinavian sky. This is a cruise that balances calm summer sailing with familiar ports and sights where locals stroll streets and cafes fill quietly in the evening.
- 1 Newcastle
- 2 Ulvik
- 3 Olden
- 4 Skjolden
- 5 Bergen
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Newcastle, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Ulvik, Hardangerfjord, Norway
Day 4
Hardangerfjord, Norway
Scenic cruising
Day 5
Maurangerfjord & Furebergsfossen, Norway
Scenic cruising
Day 6
Skjolden, 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 Scenic Summertime Fjords of Norway?
- Scenic Summertime Fjords of Norway is a 7 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Scenic Summertime Fjords of Norway depart from?
- Scenic Summertime Fjords of Norway departs from Newcastle.
- Who operates Scenic Summertime Fjords of Norway?
- Scenic Summertime Fjords of Norway is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Bolette.
- How much does Scenic Summertime Fjords of Norway cost?
- Prices for Scenic Summertime Fjords of Norway start from £1,349, 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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