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The best Norwegian fjords cruise holidays to book for 2025

Simon Calder’s Travel

If picturesque views and clear waters float your boat, then a cruise along the Norwegian fjords could be worth considering for your next holiday.

There are more than 1,700 named fjords in Norway, made up of mesmerising green cliffs, clear waters and dramatic waterfalls. The best views can be obtained from the water, making a Norwegian fjords cruise an ideal holiday option.

You could watch the sunset on deck in the winter or stay up for the midnight sun in the summer. There will also be ample opportunities to see the northern lights, with clearer skies from a ship compared to the shore.

Passengers will get to visit colourful and historic villages and take rigs to get up-close to the waterfalls. You can even hop on a cable car to the top of some of the mountains to experience dramatic aerial views.

Many cruise ships visit the fjords, giving sailors choices of luxury and adult-only iteniraries or kid-friendly voyages to share the views and memories with all members of the family.

Here are some of the best Norwegian fjords cruises for 2025.

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Best for: Scenic views

Norwegian Fjords & Arctic Circle, Celebrity Cruises

Southampton – Haugesund – Flam – Olden – Arctic Circle (Cruising) – Tromso – Honningsvag – Arctic Circle (Cruising) – Molde – Stavanger – Southampton

Celebrity Apex will visit the fjords this year

Celebrity Apex will visit the fjords this year (Celebrity)

Set off from Southampton for the Norwegian fjords via Bruges for a 12-night round trip. A day feasting on chocolate and waffles will help prepare for a feast for the eyes once you hit the fjords.

The Nordic adventure starts in Flam on the world’s longest and deepest fjord and the voyage also includes a day sailing through the Arctic Circle.

This will give passengers social media-worthy pictures of both green and snow-packed mountains.

The 2,900-capacity Celebrity Apex is a great ship to experience the Norwegian fjords from, especially if you grab a table in the Magic Carpet restaurant and bar. Its glass platform goes up and down on the side of the ship, providing unique scenic views.

Departs 5 June. From £1,801pp.

Best for: Day trips

Norway and the Northern Lights, Saga Cruises

Portsmouth – Ålesund – Trondheim – Tromso – Honningsvåg – Alta – Bergen – Flam – Portsmouth

Select excursions are included in Saga Cruises fares

Select excursions are included in Saga Cruises…

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