Ocean Discovery – Haugesund, Alesund & Flam

About this cruise

You sail from Southampton on June 17, 2028 and spend 7 nights visiting Haugesund, Ålesund, Flåm and Bergen. It's a well-tested route and there's a reason people keep booking it. 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 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Celebrity Beyond takes the food seriously, with 16 restaurants to choose from. 8 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. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 7-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.