Shore Excursions

Bergen is Norway's gateway to the fjords and a perennial favourite among cruise passengers. Between the colourful Bryggen wharf, the funicular up Mount Fløyen, and stunning fjord cruises into the Mostraumen strait, this city packs an extraordinary amount into a short port call.

Stavanger pairs urban charm with jaw-dropping nature. The old wooden town is one of Europe's best-preserved, while just a couple of hours away, Pulpit Rock offers one of Norway's most iconic views. The Lysefjord is another showstopper, whether you see it from above or below.

Rebuilt entirely in Art Nouveau style after a devastating 1904 fire, Ålesund is one of Norway's most visually striking towns. The climb to Aksla viewpoint rewards you with a panorama of islands, peaks, and ocean that most cruise passengers say is the highlight of their entire voyage.

Tucked at the innermost end of Aurlandsfjorden, the tiny village of Flåm punches well above its weight. The Flåm Railway is one of the world's steepest standard-gauge rail lines, and the surrounding UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord is narrow enough to feel like you could touch both sides.

The approach into Geirangerfjorden — past the Seven Sisters and Suitor waterfalls — is among the most photographed moments in all of cruising. Once ashore, the excursions here focus on elevation: Dalsnibba at 1,500 metres, the hairpin turns of Eagle Road, and kayaking on mirror-calm fjord water.

Known as the Gateway to the Arctic, Tromsø sits 350 km north of the Arctic Circle and offers a unique blend of cosmopolitan culture and raw wilderness. Summer visitors enjoy the midnight sun, while winter calls bring whale watching and northern lights. The Fjellheisen cable car provides sweeping views of the surrounding islands and peaks.

Norway's original capital is a city of deep history and easy-going charm. Nidaros Cathedral, Scandinavia's largest medieval church, anchors the old town, while the colourful wooden warehouses of Bakklandet offer some of the country's best café hopping. A fjord cruise out of the Trondheimsfjord rounds out the experience.

Honningsvåg is where most cruise passengers begin their journey to North Cape — Europe's northernmost point accessible by road. Beyond Nordkapp itself, the Finnmark landscape offers reindeer encounters with the indigenous Sami people and some of the best king crab safaris in the Arctic.

Bodø sits just above the Arctic Circle and serves as the jumping-off point for the Lofoten Islands. The Saltstraumen maelstrom, the world's strongest tidal current, churns just 30 km from the city centre. Sea eagle safaris along the coast are another highlight that few visitors forget.

Svolvær is the unofficial capital of the Lofoten Islands, surrounded by jagged granite peaks rising straight from the sea. A Trollfjord cruise through impossibly narrow waters and visits to centuries-old fishing villages like Nusfjord and Henningsvær make this one of Norway's most atmospheric ports.

Positioned just a few kilometres from both the Russian and Finnish borders, Kirkenes feels like the edge of the world. King crab safaris on the Barents Sea are the star attraction, but the town also offers snowmobile adventures in winter and a fascinating borderlands history that few other ports can match.

Once proclaimed the world's northernmost city, Hammerfest has a resilient character shaped by Arctic winters and wartime rebuilding. The Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society museum tells the town's story, while the surrounding landscape offers a stark, beautiful introduction to life at 70 degrees north.

Molde is known as the City of Roses, but its real draw for cruise visitors is the Atlantic Road — a ribbon of bridges leaping across the open ocean between islets. The Varden viewpoint above town offers a panorama of 222 mountain peaks on a clear day, making it one of Norway's great free excursions.

Built across four islands connected by bridges and the historic Sundbåten boat, Kristiansund is Norway's clipfish capital. The town's maritime heritage runs deep, and the nearby Atlantic Road is one of the country's most spectacular drives. Island-hopping by local boat gives a uniquely authentic port experience.

Harstad is a lesser-known gem in northern Norway with a Viking and medieval heritage that rivals much larger cities. Trondenes Church, one of the world's northernmost medieval stone churches, sits just outside town. Summer visitors can kayak under the midnight sun in sheltered Arctic waters.

Finnsnes is your gateway to Senja — Norway's second-largest island and a place often called 'Norway in miniature' for its dramatic scenery. The island's outer coast features some of the most rugged mountain-meets-ocean landscapes in the country, while the inner fjords are calm and green.

Stokmarknes is the birthplace of the Hurtigruten coastal voyage and home to the fascinating Hurtigruten Museum, built around the retired MS Finnmarken. Beyond the museum, Vesterålen's calm waters are rich with whales, sea eagles, and an otherworldly Arctic light that photographers adore.

Brønnøysund is the gateway to the Helgeland coast, one of Norway's most beautiful and least-visited stretches of coastline. The signature landmark is Torghatten — a mountain with a hole clean through it, created by a troll's arrow according to legend. The gentle hike to the hole is a must-do.

Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and a powerhouse of natural diversity — from the snow-dusted peak of Mount Teide, Spain's highest point, to lush laurel forests and year-round whale watching. The cruise port sits right in the capital, making it easy to explore on foot or join excursions to the volcanic interior and Atlantic coast.

Las Palmas is the vibrant capital of Gran Canaria and one of the busiest cruise ports in the Canaries. The city offers a perfect blend of history, beach culture, and easy access to the island's dramatic volcanic interior — from the Roque Nublo monolith to the golden dunes of Maspalomas.

Arrecife is the gateway to Lanzarote, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve known for its dramatic volcanic landscapes, the artistic vision of César Manrique, and some of the most unusual wine-growing terrain on earth. The cruise port is centrally located, making it easy to reach Timanfaya, La Geria, and the island's best beaches.

Fuerteventura is the closest Canary Island to Africa and home to Europe's most spectacular sand dunes. From the vast golden expanse of Corralejo to the remote wilderness of Cofete, this island is all about dramatic landscapes, crystal-clear water, and a pace of life that invites you to slow down.

La Palma is the greenest and most dramatic of the Canary Islands — a volcanic wonderland with the world's newest volcano (2021), one of Earth's largest erosion craters, and stargazing conditions so exceptional that the entire island is a UNESCO Starlight Reserve. The charming colonial capital sits right at the cruise port.

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