Fred. Olsen's Scenic Summertime Fjords of Norway will depart from Liverpool's cruise port on August 19, 2027, offering a nine-night journey across some of Norway's most iconic sights. The cruise is priced from £1,599 per person, with suite cabins available for £3,899 per person.
Route and highlights
The journey across the Nordic coast will include stops at Åndalsnes, Romsdalsfjorden, Olden, Nordfjord, Skjolden, Lustrafjord, and Bergen. The trip will feature glacier-fed waters and offer opportunities for scenic drives to spot lakes and peaks in Jotunheim National Park.
Passengers will travel aboard Fred. Olsen's Borealis ship, which can accommodate up to 1,299 guests, catered to by a crew of up to 650 people.
Cabin amenities and pricing
Each cabin includes full board dining, evening shows, live music, swimming pools and jacuzzis, and access to fitness centres. The cruise is more affordable than Fred. Olsen's other premium offerings.
For comparison, MSC Cruises offers a nine-night trip on MSC Virtuosa departing from Southampton across northern Europe from £489 per person. Ambassador Cruise Line also offers a 24-night Caribbean Voyage from London Tilbury, priced from £1,449, calling at France, Portugal, and the Azores before crossing the Atlantic.
Traveller feedback
Many travellers who have booked journeys with Fred. Olsen praised their experience. One wrote: "Our first cruise on the Borealis - very impressed from start to finish. The staff were all very friendly and efficient & nothing was too much trouble for them. Our waiters, Christopher & Julius & housekeeping team member, Julie (cabin 1865) deserve a mention also. We really enjoyed the entertainment, especially Brendo's singing!"
Another added: "High quality of staff and service levels, creative and welcoming public areas and the instructive, effective and easy organisation throughout." A third said: "I like the small ships. They are very good and very nice to be honest with you, at a very reasonable price for what you get." A fourth added: "No problems embarking very quickly and efficiently. Food was good, and staff was excellent. A very personal service from the day we booked."
However, one less pleased traveller wrote: "We would not have booked this cruise if we had known that we would be sailing slowly up and down the Irish Sea for a week. Just £50 each in our cruise account is nowhere satisfactory compensation." Another added: "As ever we enjoyed almost all aspects of our cruise but our cabin 5018 had a few problems which I have outlined in detail in an email to guest relations. Our shower room fell far below the standard we have come to expect. I have included clear photos to back up what I have reported and I am awaiting a response from Fred Olsen."
