Lovely Norway & The Fjords - London to London Cruise

Day 1 - Southampton

Arrive: Mon 07 July 2025 / Depart: Mon 07 July 2025 at 17:00

Southampton is the largest city and port on the south coast of England. Tour the historic byways of Old Town with its Medieval walls and Tudor architecture. Spend an hour or two meandering along the pathways of Royal Victoria Country Park, picturesquely set along the waterfront on the grounds of a former military hospital where Florence Nightingale once worked. Southampton's maritime past can be explored by strolling along the Town Quay with its marina and lively bars and restaurants.

Day 2 - North Sea Cruising

Day 3 - Stavanger, Norway

Arrive: Wed 09 July 2025 at 11:30 / Depart: Wed 09 July 2025 at 19:30

Stavanger is the fourth largest city in Norway, and has been called the Petroleum Capital of Norway. Starting in the 1880s, industry grew in Stavanger, primarily based on treatment and exports of fish and fish-products. In the 1960s, exploratory oil-drilling in the North Sea changed the economic situation for Stavanger. With its good harbor and plane connections, Stavanger was well-positioned to take advantage of the increased activity. Stavanger and its region, along with Liverpool, United Kingdom, have been selected as a European Capital of Culture for 2008.

Day 4 - Vik

Arrive: Thu 10 July 2025 / Depart: Thu 10 July 2025

Day 5 - Alesund

Arrive: Fri 11 July 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Fri 11 July 2025 at 18:00

In 1904, much of Alesund was destroyed by fire, but the town was quickly rebuilt in the period’s popular Art Nouveau style. Soaring turrets, spires and beautiful ornamentation adorn the buildings throughout Alesund, giving it a distinctive flair and earning the town a revered architectural reputation. Explore its many attractions, such as the spectacular Art Nouveau Centre museum, scenic Town Park, and Atlantic Sea Park, one of Europe’s largest aquariums. For a look at modern Norwegian woodworking, visit the impressive Gallery Cylindra. Many of Alesund’s squares feature sculptures commemorating significant events, including the town’s rich fishing history and Norway’s contribution to World War II. Buy exquisite Norwegian fashions, jewelry, leather handbags, tapestries and glassworks. Alesund offers a wealth of restaurants serving everything from Norwegian seafood delicacies to international gourmet fare, ranging from Japanese to Italian.

Day 6 - Svartisen Glacier

Arrive: Sat 12 July 2025 / Depart: Sat 12 July 2025

Svartisen is a collective term for two glaciers located in Nordland county in northern Norway. It is part of Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park, located in the Saltfjell mountain range. The glaciers are located in the municipalities of Beiarn, Meløy, Rana, and Rødøy.

Day 7 - Svolvaer

Arrive: Sun 13 July 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 13 July 2025 at 13:00

Day 8 - Tromso, Norway

Arrive: Mon 14 July 2025 at 12:00 / Depart: Mon 14 July 2025 at 20:00

Tromsø, a city in northern Norway, is a major cultural hub above the Arctic Circle. It’s famed as a viewing point for colorful Northern Lights that sometime light up the nighttime sky. The city’s historic center, on the island of Tromsø, is distinguished by its centuries-old wooden houses. The 1965 Arctic Cathedral, with its distinctive peaked roof and soaring stained-glass windows, dominates the skyline.

Day 9 - Hammerfest

Arrive: Tue 15 July 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 15 July 2025 at 17:00

Hammerfest is a municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. Hammerfest is the northernmost town in the world with more than 10,000 inhabitants. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Hammerfest.

Day 10 - North Cape

Arrive: Wed 16 July 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 16 July 2025 at 19:00

Day 11 - Alta, Norway

Arrive: Thu 17 July 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 17 July 2025 at 17:00

Day 12 - Harstad

Arrive: Fri 18 July 2025 at 08:30 / Depart: Fri 18 July 2025 at 17:30

Harstad is the second-most populated municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. It is mostly located on the large island of Hinnøya. The municipal center is the town of Harstad, the most populous town in Central Hålogaland, and the third-largest in all of Northern Norway.

Day 13 - Bodo

Arrive: Sat 19 July 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Sat 19 July 2025 at 18:00

The Port of Bodø has an extremely strategic location in Northern Norway, in the capital of Nordland County. The railway terminal, port terminal, ferry terminal,

Day 14 - Bronnoysund

Arrive: Sun 20 July 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 20 July 2025 at 17:00

Day 15 - Trondheim

Arrive: Mon 21 July 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 21 July 2025 at 17:00

Norway’s history is written in the buildings and monuments of Norway’s first capital and third largest city, Trondheim. The Sagas tell us how King Olav Tryggvason of Viking fame founded the city on this ice-free fjord in 997, mesmerized by the winding Nidelva River and lovely forested hills. The timbered architecture of the beautiful 11th-century Nidaros Cathedral is actually built over the tomb of St. Olav, and even today, Norwegian kings are crowned within its massive nave.

Day 16 - Molde, Norway

Arrive: Tue 22 July 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 22 July 2025 at 17:00

Day 17 - Nordfjordeid

Arrive: Wed 23 July 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 23 July 2025 at 16:00

Day 18 - Eidfjord, Norway

Arrive: Thu 24 July 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Thu 24 July 2025 at 18:30

Day 19 - North Sea Cruising

Day 20 - Amsterdam

Arrive: Sat 26 July 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 26 July 2025 at 13:15

As capital cities go, Amsterdam is small in comparison. It has a reputation for free-spirited and very liberal lifestyles. Some might call it Europe's most "radical" city, but one cannot deny the beauty of Amsterdam and its rich history. Amsterdam is a cultural center of Europe, as exemplified in its more than 140 art galleries and 40 museums. In addition, it is famous for its baroque architecture, canals, and cobblestone streets where the favored mode of transportation is the bicycle.

Day 21 - Tilbury

Arrive: Sun 27 July 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 27 July 2025