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Cruises from Bergen 2023

Bergen, NorwayTake a memorable cruise adventure from Bergen, Norway in 2023. For cruise ships, Bergen serves as both a port of call and an embarkation port. The city of Bergen is home to a large number of interesting sights and cultural attractions that are sure to spark the attention of tourists.

Nestled in the heart of the Norwegian Fjords, surrounded by seven mountains, Bergen is the perfect port of departure for those who are interested in exploring these magnificent natural spectacles as well as the rest of Norway. Itineraries that depart from Bergen and proceed north up the Norwegian coastline include stops in cities such as Molde, Trondheim, and Bodo. Sailing over the Arctic Circle to Tromso and Kirkenes is one of the best opportunities to see the Northern Lights while on a cruise ship.

Bergen, Norway

For many hundreds of years, the Port of Bergen has been one of the most important cities in Norway when it comes to trade, fishing, and activities related to petroleum. Today, Bergen is Norway's second-largest port, and it is also widely regarded as one of the most desirable locations in which to embark on a cruise vacation in Northern Europe. The region of Bergen, which includes the city of Bergen, is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage City and as a European City of Culture. This means that the region offers the right blend of nature, culture, and lively urban life throughout the entire year.

One of the most frequented places of interest for visitors to Bergen is the colorful Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf. The lovely winding lanes and old wooden merchant homes are a perfect complement to the abundance of restaurants, studios, workshops, and boutique shops that can be found here. The Bergen International Festival, the Nattjazz Festival, and Bergenfest are just a few of the fantastic festivals and concerts. Bergen's entertainment scene is highly diverse. The bustling Fish Market, the art collection of Rasmus Meyer, the Aquarium, and Old Bergen are some of the other major attractions in the city. A trip on the funicular and a ride on the cable car will allow you to ascend to the peaks of two of Bergen's mountains, where you will have panoramic views over the city.

What cruise lines depart from Bergen?

The port of Bergen is served by a variety of different cruise lines in 2023. These range from those oriented toward families to those that are more elegant and traditional. Bergen port includes itineraries with Viking Ocean Cruises, and other cruise lines.

Destinations from Bergen

Cruises that leave from Bergen in 2023 can take you to a wide variety of destinations that are located all around Europe and even further beyond. Most commonly, cruises from Bergen go to exciting destinations such as the , and countless more Northern European sites.

The best time to take cruises from Bergen

Due to the region's moderately cold climate and short summers, there is a short window of opportunity for cruises to depart from Bergen. The months of May to September, which are considered to be the peack seasons, are the best times to go on a cruise. However, if you want to see the Northern Lights, the best months are from December through March because during this time there are more hours of darkness and the night skies are cleaner. Explore cruises from Amsterdam that depart in the months of April 2023, May 2023, June 2023, July 2023, August 2023, September 2023, January 2024, February 2024, and March 2024.

Duration of cruises from Bergen

Cruise Lines offer itineraries from Bergen that range from 7 to 28 days. You can choose cruises lasting from 7-day, 12-day, 14-day, and 28-day, depending on the length of your holiday.

Pick the perfect Bergen cruise

There are several cruise lines that offer and one-way sailings from Bergen.

Bergen, Norway Cruise Schedule 2023

Bergen is an excellent departure point for cruises along Norway’s west coast to the North Cape and the Midnight Sun. The ship schedule 2023 from Bergen can include Norway and Norwegian Fjords, Scandinavia, the Baltic Sea, the British Isles, Iceland, and the Arctic.

Viking Ocean Cruises British Isles 14-day route

14-day British Isles cruise from Bergen

Viking Venus, Viking Ocean Cruises

Date: May 13, 2023

Ports of Call: Bergen, Bergen, Lerwick, Invergordon, Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Ullapool, Belfast, Liverpool, Holyhead, Dublin, Dover, London Greenwich, London Greenwich; View Itinerary

Viking Ocean Cruises British Isles 14-day route

14-day British Isles cruise from Bergen

Viking Jupiter, Viking Ocean Cruises

Date: August 9, 2023

Ports of Call: Bergen, Bergen, Lerwick, Invergordon, Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Ullapool, Belfast, Liverpool, Holyhead, Dublin, Dover, London Greenwich, London Greenwich; View Itinerary

Viking Ocean Cruises Norwegian Fjords 28-day route

28-day Norwegian Fjords cruise from Bergen

Viking Saturn, Viking Ocean Cruises

Date: August 2, 2023

Ports of Call: Bergen, Bergen, Geiranger, Narvik, Leknes, Tromso, Honningsvag, Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen, Isafjordur, Reykjavik, Heimaey Island, Djupivogur, Seydisfjordur, Akureyri, Isafjordur, Nanortalik, Qaqortoq, LAnse aux Meadows, Halifax, New York; View Itinerary

Viking Ocean Cruises British Isles 14-day route

14-day British Isles cruise from Bergen

Viking Venus, Viking Ocean Cruises

Date: July 8, 2023

Ports of Call: Bergen, Bergen, Lerwick, Invergordon, Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Ullapool, Belfast, Liverpool, Holyhead, Dublin, Dover, London Greenwich, London Greenwich; View Itinerary

Viking Ocean Cruises Norwegian Fjords 28-day route

28-day Norwegian Fjords cruise from Bergen

Viking Neptune, Viking Ocean Cruises

Date: May 23, 2023

Ports of Call: Bergen, Bergen, Geiranger, Narvik, Leknes, Tromso, Honningsvag, Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen, Isafjordur, Reykjavik, Heimaey Island, Djupivogur, Seydisfjordur, Akureyri, Isafjordur, Nanortalik, Qaqortoq, LAnse aux Meadows, Halifax, New York; View Itinerary

Viking Ocean Cruises British Isles 14-day route

14-day British Isles cruise from Bergen

Viking Venus, Viking Ocean Cruises

Date: September 2, 2023

Ports of Call: Bergen, Bergen, Lerwick, Invergordon, Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Ullapool, Belfast, Liverpool, Holyhead, Dublin, Dover, London Greenwich, London Greenwich; View Itinerary

Viking Ocean Cruises British Isles 14-day route

14-day British Isles cruise from Bergen

Viking Venus, Viking Ocean Cruises

Date: June 10, 2023

Ports of Call: Bergen, Bergen, Lerwick, Invergordon, Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Ullapool, Belfast, Liverpool, Holyhead, Dublin, Dover, London Greenwich, London Greenwich; View Itinerary

Viking Ocean Cruises British Isles 14-day route

14-day British Isles cruise from Bergen

Viking Mars, Viking Ocean Cruises

Date: August 15, 2023

Ports of Call: Bergen, Bergen, Lerwick, Invergordon, Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Ullapool, Belfast, Liverpool, Holyhead, Dublin, Dover, London Greenwich, London Greenwich; View Itinerary