Fjord Explorer

Spirit of Discovery departing Tilbury

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Overview

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No fly
Chauffeur service
All Inclusive

Be inspired by Norway’s fjordland

Enjoy an all-inclusive cruise to Norway in 2023 and discover the country’s majestic scenery, maritime ports and fjordland villages. Delve into the medieval history of Bergen’s UNESCO-listed wharf. Visit Olden, at the head of the Nordfjord and gateway to Jostedalsbreen National Park, and Ålesund, set at the entrance to Geirangerfjord. Conclude your 2023 Norway cruise in Stavanger where you can explore the cobbled streets of the Old Town.

You two included sightseeing excursions will be in

Bergen, Norway
Stavanger, Norway

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Itinerary

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22nd June

Tilbury

1

Tilbury

Embark Spirit of Discovery.

Depart 1800.
23rd June

At Sea

2

Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
24th June

Bergen, Norway

3

Bergen, Norway

Arrive 1000. Depart 1700.

Bergen’s historic waterfront, UNESCO-listed Bryggen, is graced by colourful gabled buildings that hark back to its days as a member of the Hanseatic League. The Hanseatic Museum, housed in one of the old warehouses, features antique furnishings for an insight into merchant life. The wharf neighbours Bergen’s old town of characterful 17th to 18th-century wooden houses that adorn cobbled lanes and attractive squares. An included sightseeing excursion reveals one of the oldest buildings still standing, 12th-century St Mary’s Church.

Included excursion

Look forward to an included sightseeing excursion of Bergen.
25th June

Olden ⚓, Norway

4

Olden ⚓, Norway

Arrive 0900. Depart 1800.

Petite Olden hides between the head of the Nordfjord and Oldedalen Valley. Take in the entire vista from the summit of Mount Hoven, which is reached by cable car. From Olden, the frozen landscapes of Jostedalsbreen National Park can be discovered. Over half of the park is buried beneath the mighty Jostedal Glacier, which has 24 icy arms, including the Briksdal Glacier.

Optional excursions

Enjoy the fresh mountain air on an invigorating guided hike to Briksdal Glacier, which you can view from beside the lake beneath it.
⚓ Land by launch or tender.
26th June

Ålesund, Norway

5

Ålesund, Norway

Arrive 0800. Depart 1600.

Ålesund has a character unlike any other Norwegian town. After a fire tore through the wooden fishing village in 1904, it was rebuilt in the prevailing Jugendstil style. Wander its streets, admiring the art nouveau architecture and myriad turrets, spires and medieval ornamentation, explore the Atlantic Sea Park, one of Europe’s largest aquariums, or discover Ålesund’s many squares which feature sculptures commemorating significant events in the town’s history.

Optional excursions

An optional excursion visits the islands of Giske and Godøy, rich in Viking history.
27th June

Stavanger, Norway

6

Stavanger, Norway

Arrive 1000. Depart 1800.

Stavanger is a multifaceted city that reflects its progression from a prosperous fishing port to an industrial centre for shipbuilding and oil. An included sightseeing excursion will reveal the city’s key sights. Its charm lies in Old Stavanger where cobbled lanes weave past white-painted wooden cottages and boutique shops stocked with local handicrafts. From here, perhaps visit iconic Pulpit Rock, a sheer cliff which rises almost 2000 feet above Lysefjorden.

Included excursion

Explore Stavanger further on an included sightseeing excursion.
28th June

At Sea

7

Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
29th June

Tilbury

8

Tilbury

Arrive 0700.

Disembark Spirit of Discovery after breakfast.

Please note: Some of the highlights detailed may only be seen on optional excursions or by exploring independently.