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Thank you. We booked the longer tour for the Flam Railway. For Hellesylt we’re trying to decide which excursion is best. @Kitkat343 suggested we ask you if there are excursions in Geiranger with viewpoints from both land and sea? Below are 2 of the excursions that we were looking at offered by the cruise line. Do you recommend either one of these? Or is there another excursion that I should look at? SCENIC CRUISE TO GEIRANGERFJORD (2 1/2 Hours). On the scenic cruise from Hellesylt, you will discover the scenery of Geirangerfjord and understand why this part of Norway has attracted travelers for over a century. The fjord is like a blue ribbon carved into a mountainous landscape, providing visitors with access to a remote corner of Norway. Geirangerfjord has been added to the UNESCO's World Heritage List due to the breathtaking scenery and has been described as "the world's most beautiful fjord". Take this opportunity to get closer to the fjord by leisurely gliding through the dramatic landscape and feel the presence of the towering mountains surrounding you. As you cruise through Geirangerfjord a guide will tell stories about the people who defied the up to 1500-metre tall mountains to make a living on the steep mountainsides and the small farmsteads clinging to rocky ledges. The tour will pass at the Seven Sisters Waterfall where water pummels from a 300m steep cliffside down to the fjord below before returning you safely back to the pier. STRYN AND LOEN SKYLIFT (6 1/2 Hours) Hellesylt is a small but important village at the head of the Synnulvsfjord, a branch of the mighty Storfjord, and the starting point of this half-day tour. The scenic drive will allow you to almost immediately see the beautiful Hellesylt waterfall on the way up to Europe's deepest lake, Hornindalsvannet, with tranquil and crystal-clear water 514 metres deep. Passing through the village of Stryn, you will reach the lovely Stryn lake, known for its delightful turquoise colour. Your destination is at Oppstryn and the Jostedal Glacier National Park Centre to admire the interesting exhibits beneath and on the glacier. The centre's garden contains botanical specimens of wild fauna and medicinal herbs from this harsh environment as well as a unique collection of stones. After the visit, the tour continues to the Skylift in Loen to ride on the brand-new cable car taking you up to mount Hoven 1011 metres above the sea - around 200 metres above the tree line in this part of Norway. Enjoy the spectacular views of the fjord and villages below as well as the surrounding mountain scenery. During your stay at Hoven, you have the possibility to enjoy a short walk to soak up the scenery around and have a break at the restaurant for a delicious lunch. The return to Hellesylt is via the same road with a photo stop to admire the old stone bridge built in 1792. Thank you!

I'm not sure if this was the best itinerary. I booked it without a lot of research because it was a great deal. Based on the itinerary we will not cruise by Geiranger so I booked it as an excursion. I think this cruise will give me a flavor of the area but I may need to book another cruise to really go to all the wonderful ports.

Thank you! I booked the longer tour. I’m going through each port and trying to pick an interesting excursion.

Thank you! I booked the longer tour.

Thank you so much. I booked the longer tour. Is this a nice tour for Hellesylt? It’s 2.5 Hours. Someone on another post said we need to see GEIRANGER FJORD. SCENIC CRUISE TO GEIRANGERFJORD On the scenic cruise from Hellesylt, you will discover the scenery of Geirangerfjord and understand why this part of Norway has attracted travelers for over a century. The fjord is like a blue ribbon carved into a mountainous landscape, providing visitors with access to a remote corner of Norway. Geirangerfjord has been added to the UNESCO's World Heritage List due to the breathtaking scenery and has been described as "the world's most beautiful fjord". Take this opportunity to get closer to the fjord by leisurely gliding through the dramatic landscape and feel the presence of the towering mountains surrounding you. As you cruise through Geirangerfjord a guide will tell stories about the people who defied the up to 1500-metre tall mountains to make a living on the steep mountainsides and the small farmsteads clinging to rocky ledges. The tour will pass at the Seven Sisters Waterfall where water pummels from a 300m steep cliffside down to the fjord below before returning you safely back to the pier.

Thank you! I probably should have done more research prior to posting. I was thinking about flying into Amsterdam and staying for 3 nights and then going to Hamburg and staying 1 night and them taking train to Kiel for the cruise. I need to see the best way to get from Amsterdam to Hamburg. Does this sound like a good plan? I was able to find a great deal on a one way flight from US to Amsterdam in business class using points.

Thank you! I’m not brave enough to biplane but the rest sounds wonderful!

Thank you! I will check out Norways Best website.

Thank you! If we fly in 3-5 days early I thought we might have time to visit somewhere else before going to Hamburg and then Kiel. But I’m not familiar with this area so I’m not sure what else is near by. I need to do more research but I was hoping someone might be able to provide some suggestions.

We just booked our first cruise with MSC on the MSC EURIBIA for 4/27/24- 5/4/24. The itinerary is below. We’ll be flying from Michigan, US to Germany. We’d like to fly in 3-5 days early to explore cities near Kiel. Do you have any suggestions on where we could fly to and then make our way to Kiel for our cruise? I appreciate your feed back.

We just booked our first cruise with MSC on the MSC EURIBIA for 4/27/24- 5/4/24. The itinerary is at the bottom. A couple of people have recommended the Flam Railway as a must do. Would you recommend the 2 1/2 hour excursion (SCENIC FLAM RAILWAY) or the 6 hour excursion (AMAZING NATURE VIEWS ON THE FAMOUS FLAM RAILWAY) and why? Thank you so much for your feedback. AMAZING NATURE VIEWS ON THE FAMOUS FLAM RAILWAY - 6 HOURS Once you are ready for the steep roads and mountain tunnels of this region, you can sit back and enjoy the ride through spectacular countryside. Leaving the port of Flåm, we will traverse a long tunnel that takes us to Gudvangen, and the coach will climb through the steep, narrow Nærøy valley. We will stop at the Tvindefossen waterfalls, a twin cascade of two fabulous falls. The excursion continues to the town of Voss, prettily located on the Vangvatnet Lake. We will board a train to continue our outing across a range of stunning natural landscapes, before reaching Myrdal. Here, at 867 metres above sea level, we will change trains and continue down the breathtaking Flåm valley, travelling on the world famous Flåm Line. The train will pass by Kjosfossen waterfall to allow passengers enjoy the lovely view before terminating at Flåm station, on the Sognefjord, from where we can walk back to the ship. Lunch included. SCENIC FLAM RAILWAY - 2 1/2 HOURS Take a trip on one of the most interesting railways in the world and be rewarded with some of the most stunning scenery in Norway. The Flåm Railway is a remarkable piece of engineering which provides wonderful vistas of the mountains and waterfalls that characterise this beautiful part of Norway. Boarding the train at Flåm Station, you'll travel along the Flåm River, which is one of the best salmon rivers in the west country, to Myrdal Station at an altitude of 2.845 feet (861 m) above sea level. Admire the fabulous scenery passing by along the 12.5 miles (21 km) track, including the sheer drop of the Rjoande Waterfall and the impressive peak of Vibmesnosi Mountain. In order to climb the 985 feet (300 m) Myrdalsberg, the railroad is built on 4 levels. As your train stands on the 4th level, you can see all of the other 3 levels. To ensure the best possible views the train will slow down at the finest sections, so you have time to capture the dramatic scenery. There will be a brief stop at Kjosfossen Waterfall to photograph the spectacular 305-feet (93 m) cascading waterfall. At Myrdal, the train turns around and returns to Flåm.

Thank you! I will post it there too. I don’t think I can remove it from here.

We just booked our first cruise with MSC on the MSC EURIBIA for 4/27/24- 5/4/24. The itinerary is at the bottom. A couple of people have recommended the Flam Railway as a must do. Would you recommend the 2 1/2 hour excursion (SCENIC FLAM RAILWAY) or the 6 hour excursion (AMAZING NATURE VIEWS ON THE FAMOUS FLAM RAILWAY) and why? Thank you so much for your feedback. AMAZING NATURE VIEWS ON THE FAMOUS FLAM RAILWAY - 6 HOURS Once you are ready for the steep roads and mountain tunnels of this region, you can sit back and enjoy the ride through spectacular countryside. Leaving the port of Flåm, we will traverse a long tunnel that takes us to Gudvangen, and the coach will climb through the steep, narrow Nærøy valley. We will stop at the Tvindefossen waterfalls, a twin cascade of two fabulous falls. The excursion continues to the town of Voss, prettily located on the Vangvatnet Lake. We will board a train to continue our outing across a range of stunning natural landscapes, before reaching Myrdal. Here, at 867 metres above sea level, we will change trains and continue down the breathtaking Flåm valley, travelling on the world famous Flåm Line. The train will pass by Kjosfossen waterfall to allow passengers enjoy the lovely view before terminating at Flåm station, on the Sognefjord, from where we can walk back to the ship. Lunch included. SCENIC FLAM RAILWAY - 2 1/2 HOURS Take a trip on one of the most interesting railways in the world and be rewarded with some of the most stunning scenery in Norway. The Flåm Railway is a remarkable piece of engineering which provides wonderful vistas of the mountains and waterfalls that characterise this beautiful part of Norway. Boarding the train at Flåm Station, you'll travel along the Flåm River, which is one of the best salmon rivers in the west country, to Myrdal Station at an altitude of 2.845 feet (861 m) above sea level. Admire the fabulous scenery passing by along the 12.5 miles (21 km) track, including the sheer drop of the Rjoande Waterfall and the impressive peak of Vibmesnosi Mountain. In order to climb the 985 feet (300 m) Myrdalsberg, the railroad is built on 4 levels. As your train stands on the 4th level, you can see all of the other 3 levels. To ensure the best possible views the train will slow down at the finest sections, so you have time to capture the dramatic scenery. There will be a brief stop at Kjosfossen Waterfall to photograph the spectacular 305-feet (93 m) cascading waterfall. At Myrdal, the train turns around and returns to Flåm.

Wow, that’s an amazing story. It made me smile. We just booked our first cruise on MSC on the EURIBIA. Below is the itinerary. A couple of people have recommended the Flam Railway as a must do. Did you take the 2 1/2 hour excursion (SCENIC FLAM RAILWAY) or the 6 hour excursion (AMAZING NATURE VIEWS ON THE FAMOUS FLAM RAILWAY)

A Fjords cruise was on our bucket list because I’ve read so many comments that it is a wonderful cruise. But I haven’t really researched anything related to a Fjords cruise. I wasn’t planning on booking a Fjords cruise in 2023 or 2024. But I saw this deal today on the MSC EURIBIA for 7 nights it was 2470.00 for both of us in the Yacht Club and includes Butler Service, Drinks, Wifi, Spa Access, and Private Lounge/Restaurant/Sundeck. I’ve been on the Escape in an NCL Haven and the Celebrity Retreat in 3 of the E-class ships but this will be our first time on MSC. It’s ok if it’s not a Fjords cruise. The Fjords cruise will still be on my bucket list. MSC had this cruise listed as "Itinerary : Germany, Denmark, Norway”. I just hope the ports are interesting. I booked it without knowing too much about these ports. This is the 1st time I booked a cruise so fast without doing proper research.

I booked this cruise on a whim because the pricing was so good. It will be our 1st sailing with MSC. Do you think this is a nice itinerary?

Thank you so much. We’ve sailed on Royal, Celebrity and NCL and we’ve loved every cruise. We’ve done way too many Caribbean so I’m trying to be more selective and hit some of our bucket list locations. We’ll still sail at least once a year in the Caribbean. We live in Michigan and have long cold winters. I have another question that is completely off topic. I just booked the cruise below on MSC in their yacht club (similar to Haven) on a whim because it was such a great deal. Is this a nice itinerary? I need to do more research because I’d love to fly into a near by city in Germany to explore different areas before the cruise.

Hi YVRteacher, I was going back and reading all the great feedback I got. I was curious because you said this cruise/itinerary was one of your favorites. How many cruises have you taken? Why was this one of your favorites? What were some of your other favorites? Thank you so much! Sue

What ship is the May 8th cruise?

Thank you so much! This is very helpful. I have so much research to do but that’s always fun and I have a lot of time. In your comment above you said "I wish NCL were doing more Canal cruises like those two we did, rather than the one-ways from NY to Panama City and back, which are mostly Caribbean cruises.” What are we missing from this 21 night itinerary that you did in the two Canal cruises you did? I was just curious. Thank you again for all your feedback. It is very helpful.

Thank you so much Bob for all the info. Was the evening entertainment good? I know the main shows can be hit or miss but did they have good entertainers in the smaller venues?

Thank you! I’ll check these cabins out. I love having recliners on the balconies if possible.

Thank you! What type of cabin do you recommend for this cruise?

Hi Turtles06, Below is the Itinerary for the 21 day sailing in March 2025. How was your itinerary different? 11 PORTS OF CALL MiamiFlorida CartagenaColombia Panama City (Fuerte Amador)Panama Puerto QuetzalGuatemala AcapulcoMexico Puerto VallartaMexico Cabo San LucasMexico Los AngelesCalifornia San FranciscoCalifornia VictoriaBritish Columbia SeattleWashington Thank you!