Norway Cruise

Few places on Earth feature geological wonders but Norway has them in abundance. Sheer cuts through mountains formed by glacial drifts and erosion over time have formed chasms between mountains allowing fjords to form with time. Regardless of the cruise that you select when visiting Norway, there’s a good likelihood that at some point or another during the trip, you’re going to be introduced to a fjord. Fjords are naturally cut inlets from the sea formed by glacial erosion. Both Iceland and Norway are known for these formations. If you’re a nature buff with an eye for photography or if you just appreciate the unaltered scenes of pristine culture spanning back dozens of generations, enjoy a Norway cruise as your next vacation!

Fjords, Mountains and More

As explained, fjords are glacially formed chasms that have an inlet from the sea. These scenic formations are the object of many a photographers’ eye: the way that foliage grows in patches between the sheer cliffs as dense as jungles in some parts is a testament to how clean and nutritious the water is here. Mountains can be found in Norway both cut into fjords from millennia back in Earth’s history as well as in the form of volcanoes and natural mountain ranges. Depending on what you’re looking for, your cruise can be planned offering views of different locations. Don’t forget to see the villages of Norway too; the bright and beautiful paint jobs on the quaint, town houses radiates in the hue of the dawn and dusk. Seeing Norway’s landscapes and community culture is like going back in time to when the world at large was virgin and pure.

Cruise Lines Offering Service in Norway

There are a few services that offer cruises in and to Norway. Two in particular include Fred Olsen Cruises and Hurtigruten. Both companies are based in Norway so you’ll be able to see the land as pointed out by residents of this place that time forgot. Fred Olsen Cruises is well reputed and has earned a star ranking of 3.5 – 4.5 on the overall satisfaction of guests with their ships on Vactionstogo.com. While Hurtigruten stands at only a 3 ranking on this site, they offer slightly smaller ships in their fleet than Fred Olsen though their average number of cabins aboard any given ship in their fleet is consistently below one-thousand.

Norwegian Ports to Visit

Norway is not a huge country but it has plenty to see and do. When you’re traveling to Norway for the first time, you may not be well versed in the various ports that Norway cruises typically frequent. Below is a list of ports along with a short description:

Bergen – While this port has suffered several fires in its history, the culture isn’t lost. This is the entryway to the fjords region.
Trondheim – The first capital of Norway. Find Norwegian history and culture here.
Alesung – A town almost completely surrounded by water.
Hammerfest – Northernmost town in the world, Hammerfest is known for trade.