Mountainous Landscapes of the Norwegian Fjords from Newcastle

Fred Olsen's team has timed this cruise to coincide with the renowned fruit harvest in the Hardanger region, an area referred to as ‘The Orchard of Norway’. Revel in autumnal scenery as Balmoral sails serene waterways like Romsdalsfjord, surrounded by towering peaks and waterfalls, and Hardangerfjord, home to orchard-covered valleys and mountains. In Eidfjord, you can partake in apple harvesting and savour seasonal delights such as juice, cider and brandy, while Olden invites you to hike to the Briskdal Glacier and kayak on the pristine waters of Nordfjord. Uncover some of the innovative ways of scaling the fjordland, from rail and cable car to driving via the likes of Trollstigen, with its winding roads and hairpin bends.

Sail through serene fjords such as Romsdalsfjord and Hardangerfjord, surrounded by breathtaking autumnal scenery

Enjoy outdoor adventures, including hiking to the Briskdal Glacier in Olden and kayaking on the pristine waters of Nordfjord.

Explore Norway’s glacial wonders, including the breathtaking Briksdal Glacier from Olden

Train going through the mountains by a small stream of water

Discover innovative ways to explore the fjordlands, from scenic railways and cable cars to driving the iconic Trollstigen

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late PM

Olden
Today you’ll call at Olden, spectacularly located on the Nordfjord. This charming waterside town is the starting point for excursions through the scenic countryside to the famous Briksdal Glacier. Huge though it is, Briksdal's immense cliff of ice is actually just one of the 50 arms of the Jostedalsbreen Glacier, which broods over the entire eastern reach of Nordfjord.

Comfortable, stylish cabins and suites equipped with a Smart TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge and individually controlled air conditioning
A tempting choice of cuisine every day throughout your cruise – with five-course à la carte dinners, casual breakfast and lunch buffets, late-night snacks and much more
Unlimited, self-service tea and coffee available 24hrs at selected venues, complimentary afternoon tea* with sandwiches and cakes, and in-room sandwiches and snacks
A full programme of evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, comedy, dancing and live music
Full use of on board leisure facilities, including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and gym
A wide choice of engaging on board activities and lectures throughout the day
All UK port taxes (where collectable in advance)
Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/pick-up point
Formal welcome and/or Captain’s Drinks Party and Gala Buffet

Departure point	Departure date		Price (per person)	Availability
Newcastle Tyne	September 2025		from £1,199 pp	1 date available
Newcastle Tyne	08 Sep 2025 Monday 8 days 15 Sep 2025 Monday		from £1,199

Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.

Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.

Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").

Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.

European Entry/Exit Scheme (EES) - EES is the new electronic entry/exit system for European countries which will replace the physical stamping of your passport. The expected date for its introduction is 10 November 2024. From this date, it means that when you go through passport control on arrival, you will need to produce your passport for checking as you do now, but also have your photograph taken and fingerprints scanned. The system will register your entry on arrival and your exit when departing. You will only need to do this on your first entry into Europe after the scheme starts.
Please note: Irish passport holders or British Passport holders with an EU residency are currently excluded. For those travelling via Eurostar, there is a dual British and French/Belgian) border in operational at St Pancras International. Therefore the EES system will be in place at the station, you will not need to be checked again on arrival at the other side. For further information please visit the ABTA website here.

European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Due to commence in 2025, all citizens of the United Kingdom will require a ETIAS electronic form completed prior to their arrival into the EU and Schengen member countries. The cost for this travel authorisation will be €7.00 per person with exceptions for under 18’s and over 70’s. The latest information and further details can be found at www.etias.com.

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