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Norwegian Fjords – Azura P&Q Cruise

Sailing from Southampton you’ll have plenty of time to settle into the pleasures of Azura before arriving at your first port, Stavanger – the ‘Cradle of the Vikings’. This historic town boasts a charming old town and the imposing Three Swords monument. And as the gateway to Norway’s fjordland, this is a fitting place to start your journey to the spectacular fjords.

The peaceful village of Olden has the perfect fjordland setting – nestled at the end of the beautiful Nordfjord. From here you can also explore the vast, million-year-old Briksdal Glacier. As you depart Olden you’ll cruise the winding inlet of Innvikfjorden to the magnificent Nordfjord, through its dramatic cliffs and unbelievable waterfalls.

In Andalsnes, where the Romsdal Alps meet Romsdalsfjord, you can visit the dramatic Trollveggen (Troll Wall). At nearly 1,200 metres it’s the highest alpine drop in northern Europe.

Your final port is picturesque Bergen. Full of historic sites, don’t miss Bryggen – a collection of wooden harbour-front buildings. And for stunning views over the town and region, take the funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen. Then enjoy a day on board as you sail back to Southampton.

Main stops of your itinerary: 

Stavanger - Norway 

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’. Your ship will dock right next to Gamle Stavanger, the old quarter, with its collection of 200-year-old white wooden houses (considered national heritage monuments in their own right), 12th century cathedral modelled on Winchester Cathedral, markets, craft stores and art galleries.

Look out, too, for the Three Swords monument in the Hafrsfjord rock recalling the Viking sea battle won by King Harald the Fairhair to create Norway as one kingdom back in the 9th century. This is on the way to a recreation of an Iron Age Farm at Jernaldergarden. The other major landmark is a short boat trip away through the delightful Stavanger archipelago to the 2,000ft high Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen).

Olden - Norway

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.

A lake in the valley has been turned a rich, deep green by the river pouring down the mountains from the vast, million-years-old Briksdal Glacier. Giant waterfalls also cascade down making the views even more spectacular as you travel through the valley to the foot of the glacier - one of the offshoots of the vast Jostedal Glacier now designated as a national park.

Other tours head overland to the inner Nordfjord area with its wind-blown rocks, towering mountains and verdant valleys. Also in the area are folk and glacier museums, a skiing centre on the glacier plateau and northern Europes deepest lake - Hornindalsvatnet.

Innvikfjorden - Norway

Sailing through the Norwegian fjords is one of the great maritime experiences. Formed during the Ice Age when the glaciers retreated, the deep valleys and narrow inlets were flooded with seawater creating these natural wonders. Thanks to the warmth of the Gulf Stream they are virtually ice free and easily explored.

Innvikfjorden is a small arm of Nordfjord that is approximately 4.5 km long and passes Innvik, after which it is named. Nordfjord, located in western Norway, is astonishingly beautiful and diverse. You’ll find peaceful valleys and well-kept farms, as well as gleaming glaciers, foaming waterfalls, and towering, snow-capped mountains. The mountains plunge from altitudes of a few thousand metres, straight down into the seawater.

The sixth longest in Norway, Nordfjord’s deep-blue waters stretch 106 km (66 miles) from Stad on the coast, deep into the town of Stryn on the east. It also flows past a lovely collection of picture-postcard coastal towns and villages on the way.

Nordfjord - Norway

Nordfjord, located in western Norway, is astonishingly beautiful and diverse. You’ll find peaceful valleys and well-kept farms, as well as gleaming glaciers, foaming waterfalls, and towering, snow-capped mountains. The mountains plunge from altitudes of a few thousand metres, straight down into the seawater.

The sixth longest in Norway, Nordfjord’s deep-blue waters stretch 106 km (66 miles) from Stad on the coast, deep into the town of Stryn on the east. It also flows past a lovely collection of picture-postcard coastal towns and villages on the way.

Andalsnes - Norway

People have been cruising to Andalsnes for more than 120 years because of its stunning location. For, an Alpine town as well as a cruise port, Andalsnes nestles where the towering Romsdal Alps meet the northern end of the sparkling Romsdalfjord.

Another way to see the Troll Wall and even more dramatic Alpine scenery besides is to take the Rauma Railway steam train which leaves from a station right by the cruise port.

Romsdalsfjord – Norway

Romsdalsfjord, in the northern region of western Norway, is one of the most beautiful areas of scenic Norway. Deep blue fjords, rolling emerald hills, crashing waterfalls and jagged, snow-capped mountains that tower high above the water. All the while passing charming villages where Vikings once ruled.

 Romsdalsfjord cuts a deep gash (550 metres / 1,800 ft deep) into the earth, 88 km (55 miles) long, past Andalsnes and extending inland to Isfjorden. It also plays host to a number of small coastal towns and colourful fishing villages along the way

Bergen – Norway

A former ‘European City of Culture’ with a string of fascinating art galleries facing its Lille Lungedgardsvann Lake, Bergen cruise port nestles amongst the magnificent mountains strung along Norway’s western coastline and is a gateway to Fjordland.

To enjoy the best views of this picturesque city, take the funicular railway to the top of Mount Fløyen, which overlooks both Bergen and the surrounding region.

Also the birthplace of composer Edvard Grieg, Bergen is easily walkable and has a lively fish market and an even better general market along the harbourfront as well as many attractive bars and cafes.