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
Loen Skylift ascent above Olden fjords
Cruising Nordfjord’s narrow waters
Passage by Hornelen, Europe’s highest sea cliff
Stopping at Åndalsnes amidst mountain ridges
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.
- 1 Rosyth
- 2 Olden
- 3 Åndalsnes
- 4 Hornelen
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Rosyth, Scotland
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Olden, Norway
Day 4
Nordfjord, Norway
Scenic cruising
Day 5
by Hornelen, Norway
Scenic cruising
Day 6
Åndalsnes, Norway
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.
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