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Welcome to Cruise Critic. That's a good question and it would be a great service if the cruise lines could provide this service. Unfortunately, this is not a realistic expectation. There are many different countries and nationalities and requirements for visas can be different from country to country and requirements are often changed. The cruise lines will not have the resources to continuously keep up to date with the many frequently changing requirements. You can try asking here in Cruise Critic, but you cannot expect to get a definitive answer - you must do your own research and you will get the best answer from the consulates and embassies of the individual visiting countries. If they say you need a visa, that is correct. You just have to be aware of multiple entry visas if you travel back and forth between countries.

Yes, it's a big loss for Copenhagen and Denmark - the building turns 400 years old here in 2024. Right now the mood is for a rebuild including the dragon spire, but it's too early to say if that will happen.

Since OP is from Cyprus your situation might be different from his. You’ll not need a Turkey visa but I strongly believe you’ll need a multiple entry visa for Schengen. If you do not have the correct visa the risk is that you must disembark in the last Schengen port before Turkey end then travel to the Schengen port after the port in Turkey - might be expensive. You need to check with the authorities issuing your visa.

You can safely book Stromma - reputable Swedish company.

Cruising offers a blend of convenience, variety, and luxury. You unpack once and wake up in a new destination each day. There's also a wide range of activities onboard to suit everyone's interests, from entertainment and dining to relaxation. Plus, it allows you to visit multiple destinations without the hassle of coordinating travel between them.

My plan for Stavanger is to walk around the old town with the beautiful houses and narrow streets. Old Stavanger (‘Øvre Strandgate’). ‘Nedre Strandgate’ 17 and 19 houses the Stavanger Maritime museum. The Norwegian Canning Museum is also located in the area From there to Bryggen and ‘Skagenkaj’ and ‘Øvre Holmegate’ (Fargegaten) and Valberget viewpoint. The Norwegian Petroleum Museum is also located in the area Visit Stavanger Town Center, The Cathedral, City Park and Breiavatnet.

It is too cold to sit on the balcony in the evening. If the itineary includes the deep fjords, my recommendation is to enjoy the view from the upper decks, as the view from a balcony is limited to one side. For that matter, I always have a balcony cabin - also on Norway's fjord cruise.

I would suggest a contactless card - it will work everywhere. Alternatively, a chip card. ApplePay is also a good solution.

Assuming you mean Sandnes and Stavanger! It is 15 km from the pier in Sandnes to Stavanger. For HAL there is one deep fjord into Olden that is a fine port of call. Flåm and Geiranger are two of the most iconic deep fjords - in fact cruises will be severely limited to those two destinations from 2026 - Bergen is also a very nice city - Celebrity is clearly better thepan HAL.

For those of you who are considering booking flights that include SAS. Until now, SAS has been a member of Star Alliance, but from 1 September 2024, SAS will switch to SkyTeam.

Thanks for updating the itineraries. Honestly, the only interesting port in the HAL cruise is Oslo - and partly Stavanger - other ports are small towns without many options and no deep fjords. Celebrity has significantly more interesting ports and three deep fjords - I would definitely choose Celebrity - also a much newer ship and a 'real' 14 days itinerary.

Still twice in the itinerary? Also note that cruises to Flåm and Geiranger Will be limited from 2026 due to emission restrictions.

sorry to be a bit critical - but correct spelling will help with better guidance. Kristiansund - or Kristiansand? Stabanger - might be Stavanger? And is Beiranger Geiranger? Is Geiranger twice in the Celebrity itinerary? I know that some Norwegian ports has a ‘strange spelling’! anyway Celebrity is in my view the best option, however August is a bit late for an Arctic Circle cruise where you’ll have Midnight Sun I June/July. The cruise does include three deep fjords to Olden, Flåm and Geiranger the HAL has several very small ports like Eidfjord, Nordfjordeid, Jondal, Kristiansund (Sand?) and Skjolden. Also two 7 days Cruise with some sea days.

More realistic with an hour but it's a steep descent.

Thank you - enjoy your Arctic Circle cruise.

Enjoy the midnight sun and the North Cape. be prepared that it may be somewhat colder north of the arctic circle.

Copenhagen is a fine DIY city - the sights are gathered within a relatively walkable area. Here is some inspiration beyond Tivoli. I would suggest a trip with the canal boat, change of the guard at 12 at Amalienborg (royal castle), Nyhavn with an ice cream in Rajissimo, a visit to Runde Tårn, and Rosenborg Castle.

Quite a few capitals Copenhagen, Oslo) and check where the ports of Brussels and Paris are located - can be a long transport. Impossible to predict - but the North Sea can be rough at times - also Skagerak between Denmark and Norway. often fine weather in May.

Yes, June 4 - sunrise at 03:50. The weather was very fine that day, but a little chilly and windy on the upper decks so early in the morning. The temperature was above 50ºF. I wore a North Face windbreaker.

A little dependent on the weather, but it is breathtaking to sail slowly through the magnificent fjords. This is the entrance to Geiranger early morning and the Seven Sisters Waterfall-

It takes about 6 hours - I recommend being on the upper decks 3 to 4 hours before arrival - around sunrise (4:30am depending on the date). Seven Sisters waterfall is close to Geiranger - approx. 45 minutes before arrival. It is the same fjords when entering and leaving, but in the evening there is dinner and often many other activities - so best in the morning - there are very few guests on the upper deck in the morning.

Hope for 70s Unfortunately, my favorite coffee bar is not in Copenhagen. I can recommend the 'Original Coffee' bar, there are several in Copenhagen - eg: Illum Rooftop, ØSTERGADE 52 ; Store Kongensgade ST. KONGENSGADE 124; Bredgade, BREDGADE 36, Orientkaj, ALEXANDRIAGADE 8;

I cannot answer for all restrooms in Scandinavia, but generally they are free. If payment usually by credit card - chip or contactless.

It is fastest by taxi - 20 minutes - bus/train is 30 minutes. Price for taxi is approx. DKK 300, while public transport is DKK 100 for four people one way. For ordering and paying for a taxi, App is recommended. Price for taxi is by trip. Note that tips are included in taxi prices in Denmark.

I can't see Silluethe in May but June 3. Calling at Oceankaj terminal 1. You can take a taxi from the cruise terminal to Nyhavn - there is no Uber in Copenhagen. An alternative is public transport - bus 25 (cruise days only) or 164 from the bus stop at terminal 1 to 'Orientkaj' Metro and from there M4 to 'Kongens Nytorv' Metro close to Nyhavn. You can buy a bus/metro ticket at the kiosk at Terminal 1 (credit card and possibly long queue) or on the bus (cash only) - the best option is to use the DOT ticket App (same ticket for bus/metro. This is a fixed tour -no a HoHo. An alternative is the Harbor Bus (boat) route 981 /992 - same ticket as your bus/metro ticket - you can take the harbor bus from Orientkaj to Nyhavn.