Norwegian Fjords

Cruise Itinerary

• Day 1: Southampton, UK

  Embark on board P&O Arvia for your 7-night cruise.

• Day 2: At sea

  Day at sea

• Day 3: Haugesund, Norway

  Discover the city of Haugesund, at the point where the fjords flow into the North Sea in the southwest of Norway. Haugesund is famed as 'Norway's Birthplace' and boasts a proud Viking heritage, brought to life at Avaldsnes' Nordvegen History Centre on the nearby island of Karmoy. Visit Haraldshaugen national monument unveiled in 1872 to commemorate 1,000 years since the country's unification, delve into Haugesund's culture and history at Karmsund Folkemuseum, and stroll along Haraldsgata lined with traditional clapboard building filled with shops, cafes, and restaurants. This vibrant city also hosts a few cultural and musical festivals throughout the year, the most famous being the Norwegian International Film Festival and Sildajazz Festival. Akrafjord and the Langfoss Waterfall are also within easy reach.

• Day 4: Olden > Cruise in Innvikfjorden > Cruise in Nordfjord

  Disembark at Olden — a pretty, peaceful village found on the Nordfjord. The gateway to the Jostedal Glacier — the largest glacier on the European mainland — Olden is a place of dramatic landscapes. Visit the village centre to discover the 17th-century church and Singerheimen, which is the former home of the founder of the sewing machine company. Go hiking and see the Tjøtabreen Glacier and 300m Volefossen Waterfall or take a coach trip to the stunning Briksdal Glacier. You can visit nearby Stryn — a popular skiing spot — found just across the fjord. Enjoy the quiet valleys, green hills, and calm water before departing.

• Day 5: Alesund, Norway

  The port town of Ålesund is spread across several islands on the west coast of Norway; it was rebuilt in 1904 following a huge fire and now features stunning Art Nouveau architecture. Pay a visit to the Ålesund's Holmbua landmark by the harbour - an 1861 warehouse which houses the fishing displays of Ålesund Museum - before exploring The Art Nouveau Centre. Relax with coffee and cake in a pavement cafe or dine on locally-caught fish in one of the many restaurants. Walk up Mount Aksla for spectacular views; see the time capsule and Viking ship replicas at Jugendstilsenteret and Sunnmore Museums; and feed the fish at Atlanterhavsparken. There are a variety of hiking, biking, and kayaking excursions to enjoy here too.

• Day 6: Stavanger, Norway

  Today the ship drops anchor at the port of Stavanger in southwestern Norway – the gateway to the majestic Lysefjord and stunning vistas from Pulpit Rock. Meander through the cobbled streets lined with white-washed wooden houses and see artists at work in the old quarter. Visit the 12th-century Stavanger Cathedral and marvel at its vaulted ceiling and 13th-century Gothic chancel. Stop by the Norwegian Canning Museum to appreciate the town's heritage as the 'herring capital' of Norway, while the Norwegian Petroleum Museum showcases the oil industry with submersibles, an escape chute, and a large drill bit.

• Day 7 : At sea

  Day at sea

• Day 8 : Southampton, UK

  Today your cruise comes to an end.