Comments on: How to Plan the Ultimate Norwegian Fjords Cruise

By: Rolf

Rolf — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:08:44 +0000

A few years back, we sailed with friends, on Celebrity from Copenhagen to Oslo, and then to several Norwegian ports including Kristiansand, Bergen and Alesund, before heading to Scotland. Before leaving the States, I had hired a small 50 ft. cruiser, run by the owner and his wife, to take us from the pier in Alesund, into Storfjorden for the day. We were even able to get off a few times, once for a brief picnic. It was a beautiful little fjord adventure not to be missed.

By: David Nikel

David Nikel — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 17:22:16 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth. There is one bus operated by Vy that goes from Ålesund to Åndalsnes and then Åndalsnes to Geiranger, but it's summer only. The other option is this one-way trip that combines a local bus with a passenger ferry: https://destinasjon-alesund-and-sunnmore.trekksoft.com/en_GB/tours/58733

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 16:59:44 +0000

I will be in Ålesund (using public transportation) in late May to also visit Geiranger fjord. What are my best options? Can I combine a bus to Hellesylt for the ferry to Geiranger, then bus around the north side back to Ålesund? I appreciate any feedback. – Elizabeth

By: Sheila

Sheila — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:52:39 +0000

I am following your info and travel. Especially the 12 dy Hurtigruten ferry trip. I have a file.Thank you. Moreso 2024

By: Lorna Long

Lorna Long — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:40:42 +0000

I took the train from Bergen to Myrdal and then the Flåmsbana to Flåm. I thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Glorious view throughout the 4 hour journey.

I then took the electric cruise to Gudvangen and back to Flåm again. It was my life’s bucket list item & I was not disappointed. The Gudvangen valley is a mystical, mythical experience. The boat features screens with historic & other information which greatly enriches the trip.

I then took a ferry along the entire length of Sognefjord – 5 hours – back to Bergen.

A brilliant 3 day experience.

I took the decision to travel Norway ‘like a local’ and have more control over my days. It worked out perfectly and cost me a fraction of the cost of a cruise.