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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 aboard Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral, sailing from Rosyth to the Norwegian fjords, with ports in Olden and Åndalsnes plus scenic fjord cruising including Nordfjord and Hornelen.

Duration
5 nights
Departs
28 May 2027
Sails from
Rosyth
Returns to the same port
Ship
Balmoral
From
£749
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Loen Skylift ascent above Olden fjords

  2. Cruising Nordfjord’s narrow waters

  3. Passage by Hornelen, Europe’s highest sea cliff

  4. Stopping at Åndalsnes amidst mountain ridges

  5. Romsdalsfjorden scenic cruise

About the trip

Setting off from Rosyth in Scotland, Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral heads north to Norway’s fjords. After a day at sea, the ship calls in Olden, a small village best known for access to the Loen Skylift, which climbs steeply above the fjords for views down to the water and the glaciers beyond.

The following days are given over to cruising and calling at Åndalsnes, a town sitting among steep mountain ridges that invite walks and photo stops far from the crowds. Along the way, Balmoral threads through narrows such as Nordfjord and Romsdalsfjorden, while also passing Hornelen, Europe’s highest sea cliff. Smaller ships like Balmoral are the only ones able to reach these less busy parts.

The cruise carries a reassuring sense of ease throughout. There’s enough time to leave the ship and explore, but also to appreciate what’s visible from the deck: waterfalls that you can hear, days whose light lingers longer than usual. Returning to Rosyth, the vessel quietly slips back into familiar waters, having traced a thoughtful route through Norway’s western edge.

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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 Rosyth
  2. 2 Olden
  3. 3 Åndalsnes
  4. 4 Hornelen

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Rosyth, Scotland

  2. Day 2

    At sea

  3. Day 3

    Olden, Norway

  4. Day 4

    Nordfjord, Norway

    Scenic cruising

  5. Day 5

    by Hornelen, Norway

    Scenic cruising

  6. Day 6

    Åndalsnes, Norway

  7. Day 7

    Romsdalsfjorden, Norway

    Scenic cruising

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 Rosyth
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 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 Rosyth.
Who operates Norwegian Fjords Bank Holiday Break?
Norwegian Fjords Bank Holiday Break is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
How much does Norwegian Fjords Bank Holiday Break cost?
Prices for Norwegian Fjords Bank Holiday Break start from £749, 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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