Cruise itinerary
12-Night Norwegian Fjords Cruise from Southampton
12 nights · Norwegian Fjords · 8 ports of call
12-night Norwegian Fjords cruise aboard Norwegian Star, departing Southampton and calling at Stavanger, Ålesund, Tromsø, Alta, Kristiansund and Bergen and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Norwegian Star
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Norwegian Fjords · Northern Europe
- Departs
- Southampton
- Returns
- Southampton
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Southampton
Depart 17:00
England's principal cruise homeport on the south coast, with deep docks that once launched the great ocean liners. Many transatlantic and Northern European sailings begin here, an hour or so by rail from London and close to the New Forest.
- Ocean liner heritage
- Gateway to London
- Tudor old town
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Stavanger
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day4
Ålesund
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Tromsø
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 23:59
A northern Norwegian city well above the Arctic Circle, ringed by fjords and snow-streaked peaks. Known as a base for aurora viewing and Arctic expeditions, it has the soaring Arctic Cathedral, a cable car to the heights and the world's northernmost brewery.
- Arctic Cathedral
- Fjellheisen cable car
- Northern lights
- Day7
Alta
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 21:00
A town at the head of a long fjord in Norwegian Lapland, above the Arctic Circle. It is famous for prehistoric rock carvings at Hjemmeluft and as one of the best places to watch the northern lights through the dark winter.
- Rock carvings
- Northern lights
- Alta River
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Kristiansund
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day10
Bergen
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day11
Haugesund
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
A coastal town on the south-west Norwegian seaboard, sheltered among islands along a historic shipping channel. It lies near the Viking site at Avaldsnes and the dramatic Langfoss waterfall, with skerries and fjords spreading around it.
- Avaldsnes Viking site
- Langfoss waterfall
- Island skerries
- Day12At sea
- Day13
Southampton
Arrive 07:00
England's principal cruise homeport on the south coast, with deep docks that once launched the great ocean liners. Many transatlantic and Northern European sailings begin here, an hour or so by rail from London and close to the New Forest.
- Ocean liner heritage
- Gateway to London
- Tudor old town
Upcoming departures
- 8 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Norwegian Fjords Cruise from Southampton FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Norwegian Fjords cruise calls at Southampton, Stavanger, Ålesund, Tromsø, Alta, Kristiansund, Bergen and Haugesund.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Southampton.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Norwegian Star.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 8 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.