The Fjord Cruise Blog
Practical, first-hand guides to seeing Norway from the water. We cover when to go, which fjord to choose, what to catch, what to wear and how to plan — everything you need to turn a fjord cruise into the trip of a lifetime.
Written by the FjordCruise Norway editorial team, drawing on the same routes, ports and seasons behind our cruises and tours.
Seasons8 min readBest Time to Cruise the Norwegian Fjords: A Month-by-Month Guide
When to sail for full waterfalls, the midnight sun, the northern lights or the quietest decks — a month-by-month breakdown of the fjord-cruise seasons.
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Guides9 min readGeirangerfjord vs Nærøyfjord: Which UNESCO Fjord Should You Cruise?
Two UNESCO fjords, two very different days out. We compare price, access, scenery and season to help you choose between Geiranger (450 NOK) and Nærøyfjord (595 NOK).
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Activities10 min readBergen Fishing Guide: Species, Seasons, Gear & Rules
Cod, coalfish, mackerel and halibut around Bergen — what to catch through the year, the tackle that works, the regulations you must follow, and how to book a 950 NOK trip.
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Seasons10 min readNorthern Lights Cruise Guide: When, Where & How to See the Aurora
Chasing the aurora from Tromsø by boat — the September-to-March season, why January is best, what to wear for an Arctic night at sea, and camera settings that work.
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Planning11 min readLofoten in 3 Days: The Perfect Island Itinerary
A three-day Lofoten plan based in Svolvær — sail the Trollfjord, explore Henningsvær and Reine, and time it for the midnight sun or the northern lights.
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Planning8 min readWhat to Pack for a Fjord Cruise: The Complete Layering Checklist
The layering system that keeps you comfortable on any fjord cruise, plus season-by-season lists for summer, shoulder and the Arctic winter — with a printable checklist.
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Guides8 min readFjord Cruises from Oslo: The Oslofjord and Beyond
The capital sits on a fjord of its own. We cover the year-round Oslofjord cruise (from 379 NOK), island day trips, and how to reach the dramatic western fjords.
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Activities9 min readPulpit Rock by Boat: Cruising the Lysefjord to Preikestolen
See Preikestolen from below on a year-round Lysefjord cruise (from 890 NOK), combine it with the famous hike, and meet its wilder sibling cliff at Kjerag.
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Seasons9 min readMidnight Sun Sailing Guide: Where and When to Catch the Endless Light
Sail under a sun that never sets — the 25 May to 18 July window in Lofoten, why a boat is the ideal vantage point, and how to photograph the golden hours that never end.
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Guides8 min readElectric Fjord Cruises: Norway’s Silent, Zero-Emission Future
Norway is banning emissions in its UNESCO fjords from 2026. Here is what silent, electric cruising is like, and where to experience it on the Geiranger and Nærøyfjord.
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Activities9 min readWhale Watching in Tromsø: Humpbacks, Orcas & the Herring Migration
Every winter, humpbacks and orcas gather off Skjervøy to feast on migrating herring. When to go (Nov–Jan), what you will see, and what a full day on the water is really like — from 1,450 NOK.
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Guides10 min readSognefjord Travel Guide: Norway’s King of the Fjords
The Sognefjord runs 204 km inland and plunges to 1,308 m — Norway’s longest and deepest fjord. Balestrand, the Urnes stave church, the Nærøyfjord arm and the famous Flåm connection.
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Guides10 min readHardangerfjord Travel Guide: Orchards, Cider, Trolltunga & Waterfalls
Norway’s fruit garden: blossom-covered orchards, a booming cider route, the hike to Trolltunga, mighty Vøringsfossen, the Folgefonna glacier and adrenaline RIB safaris.
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Planning9 min readNorway Cruise vs Fjord Day Cruise: Which Is Right for You?
Big-ship ocean cruise or a local fjord day cruise? An honest comparison of cost, experience and flexibility — and exactly when each one makes sense for your Norway trip.
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Planning9 min readYacht Charter Norway: Areas, Skippered vs Bareboat & Prices
Where to charter (Bergen, Sognefjord, Lofoten), the choice between skippered and bareboat, the June–August season, and what it costs — from 12,000 NOK/day, bareboat from €2,100/week.
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Planning9 min readBareboat Charter Checklist: Licence, Experience & Planning
Everything you need before taking the helm without a skipper: ICC licence, experience log, deposit, provisioning, VHF and safety gear, weather windows and itinerary planning.
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Fjord Cruise with Kids: Family Tips, Safety & the Best Short Cruises
Sailing the fjords with children: the best short cruises (Oslofjord 2h from 379 NOK, Mostraumen 3.5h), safety on deck, beating seasickness, and what kids genuinely love.
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Seasons9 min readWinter Fjord Cruises: Year-Round Sailing, Aurora & Moody Light
The fjords don’t close in winter. Year-round cruises on the Lysefjord, Oslofjord and from Bergen, aurora combos in the north, how to dress, fewer crowds and photographer’s light.
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Guides9 min readÅlesund & the Hjørundfjord: Art Nouveau Town, Hidden Fjord & Sunnmøre Alps
Ålesund’s Art Nouveau streets, the hidden Hjørundfjord beneath the Sunnmøre Alps, and easy day trips including the Geiranger cruise from 450 NOK.
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Sustainable Fjord Travel: Norway’s 2026 Zero-Emission Rule & How to Travel Greener
Norway’s world-first ban on emissions in the Geiranger and Nærøyfjord from 2026, the shift to electric and hybrid vessels, silent cruising, and how to choose a greener operator.
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