Awe-Inspiring Beauty
Mountaintops rising out of the sea, fairytale villages, waterfalls spilling down verdant cliffs – this classic fjord scenery was meant to be explored by sea. Behold the dramatic Geirangerfjord – soaring to heights over 5,000 feet - no view of this UNESCO-protected fjord is a bad one. Flåm’s jaw-dropping setting alongside Sognefjord is another envy-inducing fjord stop, while the 350-million-year-old Lysefjord is Stavanger’s beautiful claim to fame. Our Northern Fjord cruises bring you up close to the best fjords in the region, trace the routes of the Vikings and so much more.
Northern Fjords Special Offers
2027 Around the World Cruise aboard Oceania Vista with our Exclusive Prestige Package* and Your World Included™.View Offer
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Available on all voyages departing through March 31, 2026, enjoy a Free Beverage Package and a Shipboard Credit up to $800 plus up to 30% off select sailings and 50% Reduced Deposits.View Offer
120+ voyages across the Caribbean, South America, Asia, Australia and more with up to 10% Early Booking Savings and Your World Included™ amenities.View Offer- 2027 Around the World Cruise aboard Oceania Vista with our Exclusive Prestige Package* and Your World Included™.View Offer
- Oceania Club Members receive 10% savings plus member benefits on select voyages.View Offer
- Reserve your accommodations with a specially reduced single supplement of up to 50% on select categories.View Cruises
- Available on all voyages departing through March 31, 2026, enjoy a Free Beverage Package and a Shipboard Credit up to $800 plus up to 30% off select sailings and 50% Reduced Deposits.View Offer
- 120+ voyages across the Caribbean, South America, Asia, Australia and more with up to 10% Early Booking Savings and Your World Included™ amenities.View Offer
- 2027 Around the World Cruise aboard Oceania Vista with our Exclusive Prestige Package* and Your World Included™.View Offer
Northern Fjords Shore Excursions
From expertly led tours of famous fjords and outdoor adventures to insider experiences of the local culture, our Northern Fjord excursions bring you the best of the natural wonders and culture of this stunning region. More extended evening stays across the region give you the chance to immerse yourself in the region with in-depth explorations, adventures ashore and leisurely, meaningful touring.
A Walking Tour of Aalborg (AAL-001)
- Port:Aalborg, Denmark
- Tour Length:Half-Day (Approximately 3 hours)
- Visit the 1624 Dutch Renaissance home of Jens Bang, famously at odds with the local authorities.
- Hear the bells of St. Budolf Cathedral, chiming hourly with an ever-changing melody.
- Admire elaborate frescoes at the Monastery of the Holy Ghost, established 1431.
- Encounter a medieval fortress so un-fortresslike, they soon turned it into an office building.
On an unhurried stroll through Aalborg, discover centuries-old treasures that include its castle and monastery, and Scandinavia’s largest historic mansion. One thing’s for sure, this town has history. Just minutes from the pier, you’ll confront the sizable façade of Jens Bang’s residence – all five magnificent stories of it. Squint up at the gables to spot the sculpture of its wealthy 17th-century builder sticking his tongue out at town hall after losing his shot at public office. After that show of grandiosity, the austere Gothic demeanor of Aalborg’s cathedral will seem hushed (except for when its bells reverberate over the city every hour). Touring the town’s 15th-century monastery, you’ll be inside Denmark’s oldest social institution – having had long stints as a priory, a hospital, a school, and an old-folks home. Then there’s half-timbered Aalborghus Castle. Don’t let the name fool you: its builders so botched the whole “castle” idea that it looks like anything but a formidable bastion.
Helpful Hints
- Wear weather-appropriate layered clothing.
- Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- Bring a bottle of water, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen as needed.
Please Note
This tour includes 3 hours of moderate walking, at times including cobblestone surfaces, steps and thresholds. While available to wheelchair guests who have a collapsible chair, are able to make their own way on and off the coach and have an able-bodied companion to assist them, not all venues are fully wheelchair accessible. The tour is not recommended for those with walking difficulties. Tour sequence may vary.
The Viking Experience (AAL-002)
- Port:Aalborg, Denmark
- Tour Length:Half-Day (Approximately 2 hours)
- Visit one of the most significant Viking sites in Scandianavia, the buried village of Lindholm Hoje.
- Learn how the ancients lived, worked, cooked and traded at imaginative Lindholm Hoje Museum.
- Take a panoramic spin through Aalborg, passing architectural landmarks like Aalborghus Castle.
- Listen for the hourly bells of St. Budolf Cathedral, chiming with an ever-changing melody.
Explore a fabulously-preserved Viking community and burial ground, then browse a museum that tells a vivid story of how they lived. Drive through Aalborg, founded more than 1,000 years ago by the Viking people, and cross the narrow Limfjord and rolling hills to visit the famous archaeological site at Lindholm Hoje. Completely buried by drifting sand around the year 1000, this entire Viking community was hidden for centuries before being unearthed – in extraordinarily well-preserved form. You’ll walk into a veritable time capsule that includes the remains of houses, fences, and fields littered with hundreds of ancient stone markers and graves. Reconstructions and 3D animations at the adjacent Lindholm Hoje Museum reveal how these early inhabitants kept livestock, cultivated crops, built their homes and cooked their meals. You’ll also learn of the mysterious fire that struck a nearby farm more than 2000 years ago – and the efforts modern forensic scientists have used to decode the inferno’s true explanation.
Helpful Hints
- Wear weather-appropriate layered clothing.
- Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- Bring a bottle of water, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen as needed.
Please Note
This tour includes 30 minutes of moderate walking, including hilly, rocky and uneven surfaces. While available to wheelchair guests who have a collapsible chair, are able to make their own way on and off the coach and have an able-bodied companion to assist them, not all areas visited are wheelchair accessible. Those with walking difficulties are cautioned to carefully evaluate their personal level of stamina before participating. Tour sequence may vary.
Skagen, the Top of Denmark (AAL-003)
- Port:Aalborg, Denmark
- Tour Length:Full-Day (Approximately 7 hours)
- Settle in for a scenic 90-minute coach journey to the far northern tip of idyllic Jutland peninsula.
- Take in the light-inspired paintings at Skagens Museum, idealizing 1870-1930 life in this artists’ colony.
- Stand at the exact point where two great seas meet at Grenen; put a foot in each’s water if you dare.
- Visit a 14th-century church that’s been swallowed nearly whole by the migrating sands it was built on.
- Savor a traditional Danish lunch at midday.
Travel to sandy Skagen in Denmark’s northernmost reaches, where seas meet, the light inspires, and art thrives. This picturesque city lies 90 minutes’ drive from Aalborg, in the North Jutland landscape known for its white beaches and coastal cliffs, flowery heathlands and deep beech forests. But more than anything, the locale is revered for the marvelous quality of its light. Artists have been drawn here for generations, hoping to capture this luminous environment on canvas. Many of their best (and most romantic) attempts are displayed in the Skagens Museum, founded to assemble and preserve works painted during the peak of Skagen’s prominence as an artists’ colony. Following a traditional Danish lunch, you’ll take a trolley ride out to the absolute tip of Denmark at Grenen, where the Baltic and North Sea meet, and stop for a photo opp at the famous Buried Church – sitting atop Northern Europe’s largest sand dune. Well, not quite atop anymore.
Helpful Hints
- Wear weather-appropriate layered clothing.
- Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- Bring a bottle of water, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen as needed
Please Note
This tour includes approximately 3 hours of easy-to-moderate walking, including sandy and uneven surfaces. While available to wheelchair guests who have a collapsible chair, are able to make their own way on and off the coach and have an able-bodied companion to assist them, not all areas visited are wheelchair accessible – and the tram at Grenen can only accommodate 2 chairs. Those with walking difficulties are cautioned to carefully evaluate their personal level of stamina before participating. Tour sequence may vary. CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 14 DAYS ARE SUBJECT TO A 50% CANCELLATION FEE
Executive Collection Half Day Car (AAL-C04)
- Port:Aalborg, Denmark
- Tour Length:Half-Day (Approximately 4 hours)
- Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
- Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
- Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
- Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.
PRICE is per vehicle
This exclusive arrangement is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests and sightsee at your own pace. See the most famous sights or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters.
The Executive Collection is recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for physically challenged guests.
Capacity: 2 guests
Please Note
Private cars/vans/minibuses are ordered per vehicle (not per person), and only one person in the party need order the vehicle. The price shown is the total cost for the vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide. Kindly note, however, that in certain ports only a driver/guide will be assigned (one person), due to limited availability. Entrance fees are not included in this price, in order to provide you with the most flexibility. In many ports, the number of vehicles available is extremely limited; therefore guests are encouraged to make their reservation as early as possible.
Half-day private tours must depart between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 am, or after 1:00 p.m.
Upon embarkation, please consult the Destination Manager onboard to personally discuss your itinerary requirements and set your departure time.
Executive Collection Full Day Car (AAL-C08)
- Port:Aalborg, Denmark
- Tour Length:Full-Day (Approximately 8 hours)
- Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
- Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
- Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
- Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.
PRICE is per vehicle
This exclusive arrangement is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests and sightsee at your own pace. See the most famous sights or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters.
The Executive Collection is recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for physically challenged guests.
Capacity: 2 guests
Please Note
Private cars/vans/minibuses are ordered per vehicle (not per person), and only one person in the party need order the vehicle. The price shown is the total cost for the vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide. Kindly note, however, that in certain ports only a driver/guide will be assigned (one person), due to limited availability. Entrance fees are not included in this price, in order to provide you with the most flexibility. In many ports, the number of vehicles available is extremely limited; therefore guests are encouraged to make their reservation as early as possible.
Half-day private tours must depart between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 am, or after 1:00 p.m.
Upon embarkation, please consult the Destination Manager onboard to personally discuss your itinerary requirements and set your departure time.
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Hotels
Extend your stay before or after your Northern Fjords cruise at one of these luxurious hotels, carefully selected for their superb location, ambiance, world-class standards of service, cuisine and amenities. Our hotel packages include free air date changes up to 3 days before or after your cruise; free transfers between the airport, hotel and ship; and porterage. You’ll also enjoy the services of our exclusive Oceania Cruises hospitality desk at each hotel.
Featured Northern Fjord Hotels
SKT. PETRI
Copenhagen, Denmark
Welcome to SKT. PETRI hotel in Copenhagen, located in the heart of the trendy Latin Quarter in the city center and only 20 minutes away from Copenhagen’s airport by metro. With 288 elegantly furnished hotel rooms and suites, the hotel offers modern comfort in a minimalist, yet cozy, Scandinavian-design setting. When you stay at SKT. PETRI, the staff will be your key to the city. They know the exciting attractions in Copenhagen and want you to know the capital as they do.
Grand Hotel Oslo
Oslo, Norway
The Grand Hotel in Oslo is Norway’s best known and most prestigious hotel. The luxury hotel first opened its doors in 1874 and for over 140 years, it has been host to the people of Norway, international guests, world leaders, celebrities and the Nobel Peace Prize laureates. Henrik Ibsen, the world-renowned Norwegian author, made the luxury hotel one of his favorite daily haunts. The guest experience is based on true Nordic luxury that is delivered by the hotel’s well-trained and enthusiastic international team. The Grand Hotel has 274 rooms, including 54 Suites that are a blend of historic design, a rooftop bar with magnificent views, a restaurant, lobby bar, 19 meeting rooms, Artesia Spa Grand Hotel, fitness room and parking.
Land Programs
Our Northern Fjords Pre- and Post-Cruise Land Programs invite you to immerse yourself in the culture and spectacular natural beauty of this region. These multi-day, in-depth Land Programs include exclusive tours, premium hotel stays, airport transfers when arriving and departing the day your program begins and ends, and often times locally inspired meals and porterage too.
Northern Fjord Land Programs
Norwegian Wonderlands
Marvel as nature flaunts its beauty in one unspoiled setting after another. Wind through precipitous mountains on the Flåm Railway. Ferry across an arm of cliff-walled Sognefjord, Norway’s longest sea inlet. And negotiate a road so circuitous its hairpin turns warrant descriptive names. Awe-inspiring landmarks along the way include 12th-century stave churches, the open-air museum Maihaugen and Hadelan Glassworks, where each work of art is still hand-blown. Not to be outdone, Oslo mesmerizes through its Viking Ship Museum and the artistic natural oasis Vigeland Sculpture Park.
Program includes:
- 2 nights in Oslo
- 1 night in Balestrand
- 1 night in Geiranger
- 1 night in Lillehammer
- Train rides from Oslo, on the Flåm Railway and on the Rauma Railway to Lillehammer
- Ferry rides across Sognefjord
- Panoramic drives daily through dramatic Norwegian landscapes
- Browsing 12th-century stave churches, Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Viking Ship Museum
- Select meals
Relics & Landmarks of Oslo
Discover Oslo from every angle. Enjoy panoramic city views from atop the opera house and Holmenkollen ski jump. Admire Norwegian creativity while meandering through the green oasis Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Munch Museum, home to the iconic painting “The Scream.” Be awed by the bold Norwegian explorers depicted in the Kon Tiki Museum and Polar Museum. Develop a sense of the rich history at the Viking Ship Museum and then cruise island-dotted Oslofjord and delight in the natural beauty that surrounds the capital.
Program includes:
- 3 nights in Oslo
- Entrance to the Munch Museum, Polar Museum, Kon Tiki Museum, Viking Ship Museum and the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
- A cruise through Oslofjord
- Panoramic city views from atop the Oslo Opera House and Holmenkollen ski jump
- A drink at the sub-zero-temperature Ice Bar
- Select meals
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