The final port of call on our Fjords cruise saw us arrive in Norway’s fourth largest city: Stavanger. Whilst the sail into the port isn’t as breathtaking as the other ports, it certainly feels like you’re arriving back into civilisation. What can you do from the port Stavanger? From the port there are plenty of… Continue reading A RIB ride in Stavanger, Norway
Returning to Sky Princess for a second Norwegian Fjords cruise felt like a risk, but a rainy day in beautiful Bergen paid off perfectly. Here is how to navigate the city independently, find the best walking routes, and maximize your time ashore.
Located towards the end of Nordfjord, Olden is surrounded by stunning mountains and waterfalls offering a gateway to a range of adventures. Booking directly through Olden Adventure we opted for the Briksdal Glacier shuttle and the Loen Sky Lift, both offering a convenient pick-up on the quayside from where we’d docked. Booking the tours at… Continue reading Olden, Norway Cruise Port Guide
For the first time on For The Love Of Cruise, we welcome guest contributors Justin and Will who have kindly taken time out of their honeymoon to give insights around their unexpected twist and turns as they adventure across the Atlantic to the Caribbean. Ahoy there cruisers, tell us a bit about yourselves: We are… Continue reading Honeymoon Highlights from P&O Arvia
In the run up to our Norwegian Fjords cruise onboard Sky Princess we weren’t sure what to expect from Haugesund as we’d read many differing views of the port. Once again, we’d decided to do our own thing and take in the sights on offer. Disembarking in the rain, we were hoping that the weather… Continue reading Haugesund, Norway Cruise Port Guide
As with most ports during a Norwegian fjords cruise, there are plenty of options to keep you occupied in Skjolden. Read on to find out what we got up to during our time in this quaint town whilst sailing on Sky Princess. To prepare for our visit we did a lot of research on what… Continue reading Skjolden, Norway Cruise Port Guide
After waiting for what seemed like a lifetime, our Norwegian Fjords cruise had finally arrived. This cruise not only brought new ports but also a completely new cruise line for us to mark our 20th cruise. Embarkation Although heading to the Queen Elizabeth II terminal via the familiar Ocean Gate 4 in Southampton, the terminal… Continue reading Sky Princess Cruise Ship Review
When arriving by cruise ship, you will dock in the Belgian port of Zeebrugge where you may wish to explore the local sites. The majority of tourists however, will head for the ever-popular city: Bruges. How do we get there? There are 3 main options and it will depend on your budget, as well as… Continue reading Zeebrugge to Bruges Cruise Port Guide
Heading on a Northern European cruise soon? Discover our top tips to help you maximise your time in port. First up: Hamburg Hamburg is one of Germany’s major cities and is crossed by hundreds of canals. When arriving by cruise ship, you will need to take a shuttle to head into the city centre; it’s… Continue reading Hamburg, Germany Cruise Port Guide
For our first Cunard experience, this four night itinerary gave us a taste of what the cruise line had to offer whilst exploring the latest addition to the Cunard fleet: the Pinnacle Class, Queen Anne. We had heard so much about this world renowned British cruise line and certainly enjoyed visiting the Golden Lion pub,… Continue reading Queen Anne Cruise Ship Review
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