9 nights · England · Departs Southampton · Visiting Kristiansand, Stavanger, Flam, Olden, Alesund, Haugesund · Aboard Celebrity Cruises on the Celebrity Apex
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| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Celebrity Apex |
| Duration | 9 nights |
| Port calls | 7 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $2,497 per person |
| Year built | 2021 |
| Guests | 3521 |
| Cabins | 1467 |
| Crew | 1320 |
| Length | 306 m |
| Beam | 39 m |
| Cruising speed | 22.0 kn |
Southampton is a working port with a rich maritime past. Walk its medieval city walls, then visit SeaCity Museum, where exhibits explore the city’s connection to the Titanic. The Mayflower began its 1620 voyage from Southampton, and the Titanic sailed from here in 1912. Beyond the waterfront, the New Forest’s heathland and Winchester’s cathedral make rewarding excursions.
Kristiansand is southern Norway at an easy pace, with a handsome harbour and a compact centre made for walking. Founded in 1641 by King Christian IV, Kristiansand’s grid still shapes Kvadraturen, its compact central district. Posebyen’s quiet lanes are lined with white wooden houses, part of one of northern Europe’s largest collections. Follow the waterfront to Fiskebrygga, where fish counters and restaurants make an easy lunch stop. Kilden, the city’s waterfront concert hall, adds a bold modern note.
Stavanger rewards a shore day spent on foot. White wooden houses line the compact old centre beside a lively harbour. The Norwegian Petroleum Museum explains how oil reshaped the city. Climb to the cathedral, begun around 1125, then browse Øvre Holmegate’s colourful cafés and shops. For a wider view, take a boat into Lysefjord, where sheer cliffs rise beneath Preikestolen. Wear good shoes; cobbles and steep lanes are part of the pleasure.
Flåm sits at the head of Aurlandsfjord, where sheer mountain walls rise above a small Norwegian village. From the quay, the Flåm Railway climbs 20 kilometres to Myrdal, passing waterfalls, farms and a deep valley. Take the train for the drama; take a fjord cruise to grasp the scale. Nearby, Nærøyfjord’s UNESCO-listed waters narrow between cliffs, while walking paths lead into quiet valleys. Flåm rewards an early start: the best views begin just beyond the village.
Olden sits at the head of Nordfjord, where steep green mountains rise from the water and glaciers shape the horizon. From the village, roads lead to Briksdal Glacier, an arm of Jostedalsbreen, with a final walk through valleys and waterfalls. Nearby, Loen Skylift climbs to Mount Hoven for wide views over fjord, peaks and lakes. Come ashore ready to choose: a close encounter with ice, or Norway seen from above.
Ålesund makes an immediate impression: its waterfront is lined with Art Nouveau buildings, rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1904. Beyond the elegant façades, this is a working Norwegian port framed by islands and steep mountain peaks. Climb the 418 steps to Mount Aksla for a sweeping view across the town and Sunnmøre Alps. Then visit the Atlantic Sea-Park, one of Northern Europe’s largest saltwater aquariums.
Haugesund sits between the North Sea and the sheltered waters of Karmsundet, where Norway’s maritime story feels close at hand. The town grew on herring and shipping, and its waterfront retains a working-port character. Walk Haraldsgata for cafés and shops, then visit Haraldshaugen, a monument commemorating King Harald Fairhair. Across the sound, Avaldsnes offers a closer look at Norway’s Viking-age past.
Southampton is a working port with a rich maritime past. Walk its medieval city walls, then visit SeaCity Museum, where exhibits explore the city’s connection to the Titanic. The Mayflower began its 1620 voyage from Southampton, and the Titanic sailed from here in 1912. Beyond the waterfront, the New Forest’s heathland and Winchester’s cathedral make rewarding excursions.
Published September 18, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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