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
Category: Princess Cruises
Welcome to our firsthand reviews, ship tours, and travel guides for sailing with Princess Cruises. Having spent extensive time on the beautiful Sky Princess—chasing the midnight sun through the stunning Norwegian Fjords and exploring hidden Baltic gems—we have come to love the effortless, relaxing vibe of the Princess experience. Whether you are curious about the ocean Medallion technology, wondering what the food is really like on board, or looking for tips on choosing the perfect cabin, dive into our honest insights to plan your next Princess voyage
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
Sky Princess Cruise Ship Review
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
Sun Princess Review
After months of excitement, the day had finally arrived to join the ‘Sun Princess Shines in Southampton’ event and for us to take in our first steps onboard a Princess Cruises ship. The day began at the impressive Carnival House where we were transported via shuttle buses that had been put on for the event.… Continue reading Sun Princess Review
