Fjordland Wonders

Dover

Embark Spirit of Adventure.

Depart 1700.

Spend the day at sea.

Spend the day at sea.

Geiranger ?, Norway.

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

This chocolate-box village is set at the head of the majestic Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You don’t have to go far to experience Norway’s wild beauty though – a waterfall walk near the centre of Geiranger leads up 327 steps alongside the roaring cascades of Storfossen waterfall.

Included excursion

Look forward to an included panoramic excursion here.

Optional excursion

Enjoy an exhilarating trip aboard a Rigid Inflatable Boat.

? Land by launch or tender.

Nordfjordeid ?, Norway.

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

Nestled at the end of the Eidsfjord, Nordfjordeid is situated in the heart of Norway’s fjordlands. The attractions of this small town are located within a short walking distance of the port. Perhaps visit the newly opened Sagastad Viking Centre, an interactive knowledge centre dedicated to the Viking Age in Western Norway, where you can step aboard a Myklebust ship.

Alternatively, the Norwegian Fjord Horse Centre offers the chance to see, or ride, a Fjord horse. This small, but strong, horse breed has a distinct tan colour and is native to the mountainous regions surrounding the town.

Optional excursions

From Nordfjordeid you can join excursions to the popular fjord ports of Loen and Olden, or to the nearby Briksdal Glacier, forming part of the Jostedal Glacier National Park.

? Land by launch or tender.

Flåm, Norway.

Arrive 1000. Depart 2100.

The idyllic village of Flåm is hidden away at the end of the Aurlandsfjord, an arm of the Sognefjord. Fishing, kayaking, cycling and hiking amid the surrounding mountain and fjords are popular pastimes.

The biggest draw though is the historic Flåm railway, which winds up from the fjord through the Flåm Valley for over 10 miles to Myrdal station. It is dubbed ‘the world’s most beautiful train journey’ as it passes high above deep ravines, snakes through mountain tunnels and passes the tumultuous Kjosfossen falls.

Included excursion

A scenic drive will reveal some of the finest views of the fjordland.

Optional excursions

Travel aboard Flåm Railway, one of Europe’s most beautiful rail journeys.

Skjolden, Norway.

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

The picturesque village of Skjolden has a secluded setting at the end of Lustrafjorden, a branch of Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, Sognefjord. Verdant mountains rear up behind this sleepy hamlet which acts as a gateway to three of the country’s most impressive national parks: Jotunheimen, Breheimen, and Jostedalsbreen.

It is a region of immense natural beauty blessed with lush valleys, roaring falls and mainland Europe’s largest icecap, the Jostedal Glacier. Norway’s oldest stave church can also be visited in nearby Urnes – built in the 12th century, its portal is decorated with carvings from an even older stave church that once stood on this site.

Optional excursions

Join a trip to visit the UNESCO-listed Urnes Stave Church or visit Jostedalsbreen National Park to view the Jostedal Glacier’s icy expanse.

Bergen, Norway.

Arrive 0800. Depart 1600.

Bergen’s historic waterfront, UNESCO-listed Bryggen, is graced by colourful gabled buildings that hark back to its days as a member of the Hanseatic League. The Hanseatic Museum, housed in one of the old warehouses, features antique furnishings for an insight into merchant life. The wharf neighbours Bergen’s old town of characterful 17th to 18th-century wooden houses that adorn cobbled lanes and attractive squares. An included panoramic excursion reveals one of the oldest buildings still standing, 12th-century St Mary’s Church.

Included excursion

Look forward to an included panoramic excursion of Bergen.

Spend the day at sea.

Dover

Arrive 0730.

Disembark Spirit of Adventure after breakfast.