Norwegian Fjords – Haugesund & Ålesund

About this cruise

You board in Southampton on July 17, 2027 for 7 nights visiting Haugesund, Ålesund, Skjolden and Kristiansand, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. 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. Of the stops, Kristiansand tends to be the one people talk about: Southern Norway's sunniest harbour. With about 7 hours at each port, you'll want a plan, or at least a shortlist. There are 9 restaurants on MSC Meraviglia, 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. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.