The Best of the Fjords in Seven Nights
Featuring hours of fjord cruising and calls at four beautiful destinations where a wealth of natural wonders are within reach, this unforgettable week on board Balmoral is packed with spellbinding scenic treasures.
Rosyth (Edinburgh), United Kingdom
Edinburgh, Scotland’s historic capital, is one of the U.K.’s finest cities. Combining beautiful architecture, engrossing cultures and an extensive heritage, this Scottish delight is a must-visit destination.
Cruising Lysefjord, Norway 
The Lysefjord is a stunning example of the Norwegian fjords’ spectacular natural beauty. Carved into the landscape by glacier movement in the Ice Age approximately 10,000 years ago, Lysefjord is lined by magnificent mountains and dramatic cliff faces.
Bergen, Norway
Seven hills and seven fjords frame Hanseatic Bergen, a city steeped in maritime heritage. Of Bergen’s many attractions, the 900-year-old UNESCO-listed Bryggen Wharf. A delight to explore, the Bryggen’s cobbled stairways are lined with traditional half-timbered buildings.
Flåm, Norway
Flåm is a tiny village on the banks of the Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the spectacular Sognefjord – the longest and deepest fjord in Europe. Situated amongst scenes of picturesque orchards, hamlets, cottages and farmland, this is one of Norway’s most breathtaking locations.
Cruising Naeroyfjord, Norway
The Nærøyfjord (Naeroyfjord) has been rated by National Geographic as the world’s number one natural heritage site and is rumoured to be the inspiration for the snowy scenes in the hit Disney movie Frozen. The fjord is 18 kilometres long and only 500 metres wide.
Olden, Norway
At its eastern end, the magnificent Nordfjord divides into three arms beneath the glaciers of the Jostedalsbreen, and Olden sits at the beginning of the southernmost of these arms. A charming village, Olden is among green meadows which are ablaze with colourful flowers throughout the summer
Cruising Nordfjord, Norway
The sixth longest Norwegian fjord, and one of the most picturesque, beautiful Nordfjord stretches from mainland Norway’s western-most point – overlooking Stadhavet, Sunnmørsalpene and Ålfotbreen – to the magnificent Jostedalsbreen, Europe’s largest inland glacier.
Cruising by Hornelen, Norway
A scenic cruise alongside Hornelen offers you the opportunity to get closer to Europe’s highest sea cliff. Gliding gently through some of the most beautiful natural landscapes on earth you’ll stand in awe as you gaze upwards toward the summit of this incredible landmark.
Cruising Geirangerfjord, Norway
The jewel of the fjordland, UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord is, sharing the title with the breathtaking Naeroyfjord, one of National Geographic’s joint top natural world heritage sites. On a scenic cruise along the winding waters, it’s easy to see why the ‘S’ shaped Geirangerfjord is so highly regarded.
Cruising past Seven Sisters Waterfall, Norway
The Seven Sisters are among the most photographed waterfalls of Norway’s UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord. No less than seven waterfalls descend into the fjord, with an average fall of around 250 metres (820 feet). The water level is dependent on the snow thaw and precipitation and may affect whether is possible to see all seven falls equally clearly.
Hellesylt, Norway
Regarded as one of the most beautiful Norwegian Fjord locations, the settlement of Hellesylt is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. Nestled in the incredible scenery of the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord, the tiny, old Viking port of Hellesylt begs to be explored.
Cruising Sunnylvsfjorden, Norway
Flanked by towering mountain peaks, historic farms and tiny villages, the serene Sunnylvsfjorden offers spectacular views as you glide through the still, crystal-clear waters towards the beautiful village of Hellesylt – one of Norway’s most popular tourist destinations.
Cruising Storfjorden, Norway
Storfjorden, which translates as ‘Great Fjord’, certainly lives up to its name. Norway’s fifth largest fjord, this breathtaking waterway slices a 68-mile-long path through the Sunnmøre region’s rugged landscape, before splitting-off into the Norddalsfjorden and Geirangerfjord.
Cruising Hjørundfjord, Norway
Often by-passed by ships sailing through Storsfjorden en route to Geirangerfjord and Hellesylt, the breathtaking scenery of Hjørundfjord – a 35 Kilometre-long branch of Storsfjorden – is rarely seen on Norwegian fjords cruises aboard larger vessels.
Rosyth (Edinburgh), United Kingdom
