Cruising Norwegian fjords

[Monsmeg]

We've got a choice of 14 night cruise 29 May or 17 July, what do members think?

[fabnfortysomething]

We've got a choice of 14 night cruise 29 May or 17 July, what do members think?

 

end of May the roads may still be closed by snow[happened to us this year]

makes for some spectacular views though !

 

July will be a greener experience

[TLCOhio]

We've got a choice of 14 night cruise 29 May or 17 July, what do members think?

 

fabnfortysomething: We've got a choice of 14 night cruise 29 May or 17 July' date=' what do members think? end of May the roads may still be closed by snow[happened to us this year'] makes for some spectacular views though ! July will be a greener experience

 

YES, agree strongly with fabnfortysomething that July would be a better experience in many different ways. From my live/blog connected below you can see more, including lots of visual evidence. Our ship Captain was very clear to me from his many years of experience in these areas that the "odds" are best for July in this part of the world.

 

Where all would your 14-day cruise go? How far up the Norway coast? Tell us more!!

 

KEY NORWAY COAST CHALLENGE/QUESTION: Your major issue is whether to just focus on the lower Norway fjords, Bergen, etc. Nice and wonderful. BUT, there is the option of going up, UP farther north, above the Arctic Circle, seeing such great places as the Lofoten Islands, the North Cape, interesting cities such as Tromso and Trondheim, etc., in taking more time to go more north. Only doing the lower portion requires less time, has more sailing/ship options and costs less. That’s very good! BUT, if you can take the added time, seeing farther up this Norway coast can be very special and unique. Especially, if you really love/seek nature, great scenery, wildlife, etc. Your choice?

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

For details and visuals, etc., from our July 1-16, 2010, Norway Coast/Fjords/Arctic Circle cruise experience from Copenhagen on the Silver Cloud, check out this posting. This posting is now at 187,577 views.

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1227923

 

 

You go on these Norway Coast cruises for the spectacular fjords. From the journey to Flam, Gudvangen and Sognerfjord, here is one picture giving you a sampling of the skies and views for these beautiful internal coastlines of the fjords. Being up on the top of the boat can provide great view on BOTH sides as you sail up and down these various fjords.

 

 

 

This is the dramatic overview of Alesund from the Aksla vantage point along the western coast of Norway. This spot allows a nearly 360-degree view of this setting for this island city and the surrounding mountains and islands. It is at a 597’ height overlooking the five islands making up the scenic town. The canal or waterway in the middle of the town is called "Brosundet" (or the Bridge sound). That means Ale sund (sloping sound). Or, reflecting that the sound slopes through town. This is how Alesund got its name.:

 

 

 

As we departed Svolvaer in the Lofoten Islands of Norway on a perfect, sunny day, these are two of the green, tree-covered mountains rising up from the sea that we saw with the small out-islands in the foreground.:

 

 

 

 

Here’s a close look at these historic Bergen Hanseatic merchant warehouse building fronts, people taking pictures, etc. Super loved the charm, character, history and beauty in Bergen.:

 

 

 

Right near the Hanseatic merchant warehouse area is the Bergen Fish Market with lots of options to buy food to eat on site or just watch, enjoying the “show” as people ask questions and buy the various fresh fish items.:

 

 

 

After being tendered from Geiranger, we sailed out and passed by two super famous waterfalls. YES, yes, we saw lots and lots of waterfalls on this trip, but these two were among the “best of the best”. First is the “Seven Sisters”. Directly opposite in this narrow fjord, it is called several names, including “The Suitor”. The majesty for these feats of nature is pretty amazing.:

 

[crazy4cruisn]

We went to Antarctica and loved it. We are now considering a cruise to the Arctic up the Norweigian coast. I would be interested in comparisons?