Glacial Veins – Haugesund, Nordfjordeid & Skjolden

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 7 nights from Southampton on July 30, 2027, visiting Haugesund, Nordfjordeid, Skjolden and Stavanger. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. From Bergen's coloured waterfront to the fjords beyond, this is Scandinavia doing what it does best. Most ports give you about 8 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Regal Princess takes the food seriously, with 12 restaurants to choose from. 6 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Southampton has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. Hard to ask for much more than that, honestly.