Fjords by Small Ship

Norway

Fjords too narrow for the big cruise lines.

A 120-guest expedition ship, with kayaking off the stern.

Norway's fjord country rewards a smaller ship — one that can get into narrower channels and dock closer to the small towns the mega-liners skip entirely. This itinerary combines that access with a genuine expedition feel: kayaking, small-boat excursions, and onboard naturalists.

What's included

The experience

Passage through Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord, both UNESCO World Heritage sites

Guided sea kayaking directly from the ship in calm fjord waters

A funicular ride up Mount Fløyen above Bergen

Onboard lectures from a Norwegian naturalist covering local geology and wildlife

Where you'll stay

A veranda stateroom aboard a small expedition ship (under 150 guests).

Best time to go

May–September for the longest days and mildest weather; June for the midnight sun further north.

Ready to see the fjords up close?

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