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
Tag: Norwegian Fjords
We’ve sailed this itinerary onboard Sky Princess, visiting Stavanger, Haugesund, Skjolden, Olden and Bergen — here’s our experience across two Fjords cruises.
Bergen, Norway Port Guide
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.
Olden, Norway Cruise Port Guide
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
Haugesund, Norway Cruise Port Guide
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
Skjolden, 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
