Day Two - At Sea

Swimming Pools

Nothing says ‘holiday’ quite like a few blissful hours spent lounging by – or dipping into – a pool. Particularly when you factor in the option of a cool drink from the bar delivered to your sun lounger. Pools open from early morning until early evening, giving you plenty of scope for a swim. Don’t worry about bringing a towel – we provide a fresh stack for you to help yourself to.

Buffet

Ease yourself into the day with a self-service breakfast at the buffet. With everything from fruit smoothies to a classic full English, it’s the perfect choice if you like to eat a little later or try a bit of everything. Mix and match from our hot and cold food stations, including pastries baked fresh on board. Unlimited tea, coffee, and a selection of juices complete the experience.

Art Gallery

With works from the likes of L.S Lowry, Mr Brainwash, and Salvador Dali, you never know who you might encounter in our on-board gallery. Open 24hrs and free to visit, the collection showcases a range of artistic styles, including pop-art and graffiti. Works are refreshed every few days and the team offer free talks on featured artists – just check your Horizon for times.

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Day Three - Stavanger

Stavanger, a former European Capital of Culture, with a rich tapestry of history and culture waiting to be explored on your Nordic cruise. The city is heaven for culture vultures, boasting an impressive mix of museums, galleries and events celebrating Norway/’s rich heritage. The gateway to Norways spectacularly scenic fjordland, Stavanger is also a town with its own rich heritage as it is regarded as the Cradle of the Vikings. This small city celebrates its lively heritage dating back to 872 when Viking King Harald Hårfagre founded the Kingdom of Norway in nearby Hafrsfjord. But there/’s more to the Vikings than pillaging and plundering. As you/’ll find out, these bearded warriors were pioneering explorers, canny traders, skilled craftsmen and artful storytellers with a dark sense of humour.

Day Four - Olden

Olden

The peaceful village of Olden has the perfect Fjordland cruise setting - nestling at the southern end of one branch of the beautiful Nordfjord and at the entrance to the gorgeous Oldedalen Valley. Olden is blessed with a beautiful fjordic coastline, towering mountains and the biggest glacier on mainland Europe, Jostedalsbreen. There’s easy access to both the Briksdal and Kjenndalen glaciers, plunging dramatically into the valleys below. Crystal-clear Lake Oldevatnet is set among steep mountains and roaring waterfalls. In a nutshell, it’s Norwegian nature at its finest.

Innvikfjorden

You’ll find Innvikfjorden central to all the ‘typical’ highlights of any Norwegian Fjords holiday. This is where people come from all over the world to see the famous sights of Geiranger, Trollstigen and Vestkapp. Around the sleepy ports of Innvikfjorden, it’s hard to imagine a host of action-packed activities going on but there is a fast, exciting side to holidaying here – should you wish to experience it! Your choice of adventures could include guided kayaking, hiking tours, driving up to panoramic viewpoints and seeing the famous Briksdal and Kjenndal glaciers. No matter what you choose, the backdrop of Norway’s scenery is sure to amaze.

Briksdal

Enjoy the ride as a ‘troll car’ takes you through an enchanting national park, then behold the incredible Briksdal Glacier from close up. Your scenic experience begins with a journey through the Olden Valley. Hear the fascinating stories of the area as you pass by towering mountains, thundering waterfalls, gleaming glacier tongues and the emerald-green waters of Lake Olden. At the Briksdal Inn, hop in an open-top ‘troll car’ and feel the breeze in your hair as your driver winds along the country roads to the Jostedalsbreen National Park. From the park’s entrance, walk to the viewpoint of the Briksdal Glacier and marvel at this natural wonder, which flows 4,000 feet down the mountainside and glows in shades of white and blue. Take plenty of photos then stroll back to the waiting troll car for the return drive to the inn where you’ll enjoy hot coffee, delicious cake and souvenir shopping if you wish.

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Day Five - Ålesund

Everything about Ålesund is pretty. From its location at the entrance of Geirangerfjord to its unique architecture, it’s the kind of place that sticks with you long after you’ve left. Because it was completely rebuilt after being destroyed by fire in 1904, Alesund looks quite different to other Norwegian towns along the country's west coast now better known as simply 'Fjordland'. Stretching across three islands at the mouth of the magnificent Geirangerfjord, Ålesunds architecture is now an eclectic mixture of mock-Gothic and neo-classical with more than a dash of Art Nouveau. Turrets and spires dot the skyline and you can trace the towns trend setting style development at the Art Nouveau Centre, one of several fascinating museums in the town. The pick is the open-air Sunnmre while the Atlantic Sea-Park is also worth a visit as one of the largest aquariums in northern Europe. Ålesund is also a lively fishing town and home to one of Norway’s most important traditional fishing harbours – in fact, more than two thirds of the world’s production of klipfish comes from here.A visit to the Mount Aksla lookout offers panoramic views of the town, the surrounding archipelago and the fjords.

Day Six - Haugesund

Haugesund, homeland of the Viking kings and birthplace of Norway, is a place where you can inhale the Viking spirit. Surrounded by beautiful coastline, spectacular waterfalls and majestic fjords it's no wonder the kings called this extraordinary setting home. Populated for thousands of years, you can walk in the footsteps of the great kings at the Nordvegen History Centre and travel back over 3,500 years. St Olav's Church, dating from 1250 AD, is a monument to the former days of glory, and next to the church stands one of Norway's tallest pillars, Virgin Mary's Sewing Needle. In nearby Rehaugene you can explore the 'Pyramids of the North' - six intriguing Bronze Age, earthen burial mounds. And if you are feeling like a spot of retail therapy, you're in luck - not only is Haugesund filled with charming markets it's also home to Norway's longest pedestrian street.