Cruise · 8 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Springtime Falls & Fjords of Norway
An eight-night cruise from Southampton on Fred. Olsen’s Borealis, threading through Norway’s narrow fjords and spring waterfalls, including Lysefjord, Hardangerfjord and Olden with options for glacier hikes or a skylift ride.
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Departs
- 4 May 2027
- Sails from
- Southampton
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Borealis
- From
- £1,699
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Cruising the narrow Lysefjord accessible to smaller ships
Walk or skylift to Briksdal Glacier from Olden
Waterfalls including Furebergsfossen seen from the ship
Days in Hardangerfjord and Eidfjord during spring melt
Two days sailing at the start and end of the cruise
About the trip
Fred. Olsen’s Borealis departs from Southampton for an eight-night route that settles quickly into Norway’s fjord country. The first fjord is Lysefjord, known for steep cliffs and a waterway narrow enough that a ship like Borealis can navigate it. From there, the itinerary passes through Eidfjord and Hardangerfjord, where rivers still spill with spring meltwater.
The cruise also calls at Olden, a gateway to the Briksdal Glacier, which can be reached on foot or by cable car via the nearby Loen Skylift. Along the way, the ship glides through Maurangerfjord to see cascades like Furebergsfossen and continues through the quieter fjords around Skjolden and Lustrafjord, with the final stops including Nordfjord before the return sailing.
Contrary to more rushed fjord cruises, this voyage allows time to appreciate details such as the sound of ice breaking off glaciers or the shimmering valleys where late snow lingers. It avoids packing in too many ports, instead favouring a steady pace and smaller fjords that larger vessels cannot enter, ending where it began in Southampton.
- 1 Southampton
- 2 Olden
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Southampton, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Lysefjord, Norway
Scenic cruising
Day 4
Eidfjord, Norway
Day 5
Hardangerfjord, Norway
Scenic cruising
Day 6
Maurangerfjord & Furebergsfossen, 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 Southampton
- 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 Springtime Falls & Fjords of Norway?
- Springtime Falls & Fjords of Norway is a 8 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Springtime Falls & Fjords of Norway depart from?
- Springtime Falls & Fjords of Norway departs from Southampton.
- Who operates Springtime Falls & Fjords of Norway?
- Springtime Falls & Fjords of Norway is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Borealis.
- How much does Springtime Falls & Fjords of Norway cost?
- Prices for Springtime Falls & Fjords of Norway start from £1,699, 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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