Norwegian Fjords – Haugesund & Ålesund

About this cruise

7 nights is that sweet spot where you actually start to relax. This sailing from Southampton on August 21, 2027 visits Haugesund, Ålesund, Nordfjordeid and Zeebrugge and doesn't try to cram in too much. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Deep fjords, tiny fishing villages, and the kind of scenery that looks better in person than in photos. Keep an eye out for Zeebrugge: Belgium's gateway to Bruges and Belgian chocolate. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 14 restaurants on Celebrity Apex, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 7 nights. Southampton itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. That's 7 nights well spent.