Cruise itinerary
8-Night Europe Cruise from Bergen
8 nights · Europe · 10 ports of call
8-night Europe cruise aboard Le Champlain, departing Bergen and calling at Ålesund, Geiranger, Olden, Cruising Hardangerfjord, Sailing in Lysefjorden and Stavanger and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Champlain
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Europe · Norwegian Fjords · Northern Europe
- Departs
- Bergen
- Returns
- Oslo
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Bergen
Depart 18:00
A historic port on Norway's western fjord coast, ringed by seven mountains and once the country's largest city. Bergen is known for the colourful wooden Hanseatic warehouses of Bryggen, the Fløibanen funicular, and its lively fish market.
- Bryggen wharf
- Fløibanen funicular
- Fish Market
- Day2
Ålesund
Arrive 12:30 · Depart 19:00
A port town spread across islands on Norway's northwest coast, rebuilt in Art Nouveau style after a 1904 fire. Ålesund is known for its ornate Jugendstil architecture, the viewpoint atop Mount Aksla, and access to the surrounding fjords and islets.
- Art Nouveau centre
- Mount Aksla viewpoint
- Sunnmøre fjords
- Day3
Geiranger
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 12:00
- Day4
Olden
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 12:00
A village in western Norway set at the inner end of the Nordfjord, surrounded by glacier-fed valleys. It serves as the base for excursions to the Briksdal and Kjenndal arms of the vast Jostedalsbreen, mainland Europe's largest glacier.
- Briksdal glacier
- Jostedalsbreen
- Nordfjord scenery
- Day5
Cruising Hardangerfjord
- Day6
Sailing in Lysefjorden
Stavanger
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 13:00
A harbour city on Norway's southwest coast, with a well-preserved old quarter of white timber houses at Gamle Stavanger. It is a gateway to the Lysefjord and the sheer clifftop of Preikestolen, the famous Pulpit Rock high above the water.
- Gamle Stavanger
- Preikestolen
- Lysefjord
- Day7
Arendal
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 21:30
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
Oslo
Norway's capital, set at the head of a long fjord ringed by forested hills. The waterfront pairs the sail-like Opera House with museums of Viking ships and Munch's art, and the sculpture-filled Vigeland Park lies a short way inland.
- Opera House
- Vigeland Park
- Viking ships
Upcoming departures
- 26 May 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Europe Cruise from Bergen FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Europe cruise calls at Bergen, Ålesund, Geiranger, Olden, Cruising Hardangerfjord, Sailing in Lysefjorden, Stavanger, Arendal, At Sea and Oslo.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Bergen and ends in Oslo.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Le Champlain.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 26 May 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.