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Springtime Fjords Short Break (Norway), a cruise by Ambassador Cruise Line

Cruise · 5 nights · with Ambassador Cruise Line

Springtime Fjords Short Break

A five-night cruise from Newcastle Tyne with Ambassador aboard Ambition, visiting the Hardangerfjord and Boknafjord regions, calling at Ulvik and Sandnes, and offering slow-paced fjord cruising between ports.

Duration
5 nights
Departs
28 May 2028
Sails from
Newcastle
Returns to the same port
Ship
Ambition
From
£769
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Call at Ulvik on the Hardangerfjord

  2. Cruising through the Hardangerfjord waterfalls

  3. Stop at Sandnes near the Boknafjord

  4. Cruising the edges of Boknafjord

  5. Five nights round trip from Newcastle Tyne

About the trip

Ambassador’s Ambition sets out from Newcastle, crossing the North Sea to reach Norway’s fjord country in under two days. The first stop is Ulvik, a small village on the edge of the Hardangerfjord, known for its fruit orchards and the quiet life of fjord-side farms. From here, the ship spends time cruising through the Hardangerfjord itself, where waterfalls can be heard as they spill into the water.

Next comes Sandnes, near Stavanger, at the tip of the Boknafjord. It is a working town with links to Norway’s oil industry, but also close to some scenic coastal islands. The ship cruises this fjord on the return journey, offering views of fishermen’s cabins on rocky outcrops and stony shores. The small size of Ambition means it can turn in the fjords without fuss.

The pace suits those who want a brief but open-air introduction to western Norway’s fjords, without long drives or transfers. There is time for walks on shore and daylight cruising in between, finishing back in Newcastle after five nights at sea.

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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 upon Tyne
  2. 2 Ulvik
  3. 3 Sandnes

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Newcastle Tyne

  2. Day 2

    Ulvik, cruise Hardangerfjord

  3. Day 3

    Sandnes, cruise Boknafjord

  4. Day 4

    Newcastle Tyne

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Ambassador Cruise Line 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 Ambassador Cruise Line
Flights
Not needed if you join at Newcastle
What’s included
Check with Ambassador Cruise Line
Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with Ambassador Cruise Line. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Springtime Fjords Short Break?
Springtime Fjords Short Break is a 5 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Springtime Fjords Short Break depart from?
Springtime Fjords Short Break departs from Newcastle.
Who operates Springtime Fjords Short Break?
Springtime Fjords Short Break is operated by Ambassador Cruise Line aboard Ambition.
How much does Springtime Fjords Short Break cost?
Prices for Springtime Fjords Short Break start from £769, subject to availability.

The operator

Ambassador Cruise Line

Adult-focused cruises from UK ports

A British cruise line sailing from ports around the country, which spares its passengers the airport altogether.

You book with Ambassador Cruise Line 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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