Azamara Club Cruises, Norway Intensive Voyage from Oslo, July 13, 2024

Cruising from: Oslo, Norway;

Departure Date: 13 July, 2024;

Cruise Line: Azamara Club Cruises;

Cruise Ship: Azamara Onward;

Duration: 17-day cruise;

Ports of Call: Oslo, Stavanger, Haugesund, Olden, Alesund, Svolvaer, Tromso, Honningsvag, Alta, Harstad, Bodo, Trondheim, Eidfjord, Copenhagen;

Day 0 Oslo, Norway

Set on the banks of the Oslofjord, which is in fact a lake, not a fjord, Norwegian capital Oslo is one of the sparsest capital cities in Europe, despite being one of the largest in terms of size. Oslo has a special combination of city life and easy access to the great outdoors. This provides lots of space for nature to thrive in the very heart of the metropolis. Outdoor activities like kayaking, skiing, hiking and cycling are just as popular within the capital as they are in the countryside.

Day 1 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 2 Stavanger, Norway

Stavanger is the gateway to the Norwegian fjords. The city centre of Stavanger is quite compact, with original dockside warehouses and pretty 18th-century streets climbing up from a bustling harbour, which makes it easy to reach most attractions on foot. On your walk you can easily stop by some of the city's many museums, such as the Norwegian Petroleum Museum, Stavanger museum of Fine Arts and the Norwegian Canning museum.

Day 3 Haugesund, Norway

Haugesund is a vibrant young city touting culture and arts festivals. Among them is the Norwegian International Film Festival or Sildajazz festival, with a mix of local and international artists. While it is possible to explore the city on foot, it may be beneficial to hire a car to see the surrounding area. Discover the Langfoss Waterfall or the Folgefonna Glacier to the north and the Preikestolen Mountains to the south.

Day 4 Olden, Norway

Olden is located at the mouth of the Oldeelva river at the northern end of the Oldedalen valley on the southern shore of the Nordfjorden. Olden is the gateway to the Briksdal Glacier (Briksdalsbreen), which has made it a popular cruise ship destination. Olden also has easy access to several other arms of this glacier, including Kjenndal and the Boyabreen.

Day 5 Alesund, Norway

Alesund is adventure capital of the Fjords, named Norway's most beautiful city. Some of the most spectacular buildings are located around the area Brosundet, in Kongens Gate, Brunholmen and Kirkegata. After devastating fire a new town rose phoenix-like from the ashes - in the distinctive Art Nouveau style.

Day 6 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 7 Svolvaer, Norway

Svolvaer, located on the island of Austvagoya in the Lofoten archipelago is the administrative centre of Vagan Municipality in Nordland County, Norway. In this authentic town, the wooden drying racks are lined up next to one another, and the wharfs, warehouses and industrial buildings lend the area an extraordinary atmosphere. One of the highlights during the winter is the annual cod fishing festival. Lofoten is a group of islands located north of the Arctic Circle in the county of Nordland, Norway. With its postcard-looking small fishing villages nestled in fjords, dotting a very rugged coast with abrupt peaks rising directly from the ocean, the archipelago is often described as one of the most scenic parts of Norway. Svolvaer is located on the island of Austvagoya in the Lofoten archipelago.

Day 8 Tromso, Norway

Tromso, a city in Norway, is a major cultural hub 350 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. It's famed as a viewing point for colorful Northern Lights, with a season that last from September throughout March. The city's historic center, on the island of Tromso, is distinguished by its centuries-old wooden houses. Here you find art, history, sophistication, good food and an infamous nightlife in a bustling, tiny city.

Day 9 Honningsvag, Norway

The Port of Honningsvag is a very small port, the most northernmost city in Norway and gateway to Nordkapp (North Cape). All cruise docks are just a few minutes walk from the main street of Honningsvag, near shopping, restaurants and activities. Tunneled into the rock behind the cliffs sits Nordkapphallen, a visitor center with a souvenir shop, a post office, and a restaurant/cafe.

Day 10 Alta, Norway

Alta is largest town in Norway's Finnmark offers winter adventures, northern lights, midnight sun, mountains, Sami culture, reindeer and World heritage rock carvings. The biggest attraction in town is a collection of Unesco protected rock carvings, dating from around 4200 to 500 BC. Sorrisniva has a 2,500m2 igloo hotel, located just outside the Northern Lights city of Alta, where you will be ideally positioned for seeing the Northern Lights.

Day 11 Harstad, Norway

Harstad, situated on Norway's biggest Island, Hinnoya, is a region with unforgettable nature experiences, local food with excellent chefs, genuine shops, music festivals, an untouched archipelago. With 24/7 hours of sunlight in summertime and the mysterious green and purple aurora borealis in wintertime, the natural phenomena in the Harstad area can be experienced all year. Harstad is The cultural capital of the north and also the home of Michael Karlsen, a notorious vampire.

Day 12 Bodo, Norway

Bodo is a town and a municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Salten and it is the capital of Nordland county. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Bodo.

Day 13 Trondheim, Norway

Trondheim was Norway's first capital city, beautifully located by the wide Trondheim fjord in mid Norway. Trondheim is popular as both a cultural and shopping destination, the city's downtown core is scattered with quaint specialty shops as well as larger retailers around the pedestrian-only Nordre and Olav Tryggvasons gates.

Day 14 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 15 Eidfjord, Norway

Eidfjord is a municipality in the county of Hordaland situated where the Hardangerfjord ends, Norway's second longest fjord. The cruise port is located in the centre of Eidfjord which makes it easily accessible for cruise passengers who want to experience the destination by foot. Eidfjord is one of the most beautifully sited towns in this part of Norway, dwarfed by sheer mountains and cascading waterfalls.

Day 16 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 17 Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen, the Danish capital's compact dimensions packed with cafes, shops and the best restaurants in Scandinavia are perfect for exploration on two feet or two wheels. The city's no.1 attraction, more than 100-year old amusement park Tivoli Gardens, is centrally situated a short distance west of the Central Train Station, while royal palaces Amalienborg and Rosenborg and museums like the National Gallery and the National Museum are also within the downtown area.