Netherlands North Holland Cruise from Amsterdam — 18 Days

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam pairs world-class museums with the everyday pleasure of canal-side life. Its Golden Age houses, narrow waterways and lively markets make the city rewarding well beyond its famous sights. Visit the Rijksmuseum for Dutch masters, then explore the canal belt on foot or by boat. Leave time for a neighbourhood café: in Amsterdam, the best discoveries often come between the landmarks.

Kristiansund, Norway

Kristiansund spreads across four islands on Norway’s rugged west coast, linked by bridges and ferries. Its harbor has shaped a town long tied to the sea and the trade in klippfisk, salted and dried cod. Ride the Sundbåten harbor ferry for an easy look at waterfront life. Beyond town, the Atlantic Ocean Road makes a memorable drive across bridges and exposed coastline.

Alesund, Norway

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.

Olden, Norway

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.

Fjord Cruising (Fjord Cruising)

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam pairs world-class museums with the everyday pleasure of canal-side life. Its Golden Age houses, narrow waterways and lively markets make the city rewarding well beyond its famous sights. Visit the Rijksmuseum for Dutch masters, then explore the canal belt on foot or by boat. Leave time for a neighbourhood café: in Amsterdam, the best discoveries often come between the landmarks.

Maloy, Norway

At Norway’s western edge, Måløy is a working harbour town where fishing remains central to daily life. The Måløy Bridge links Vågsøy island with the mainland, while the open Atlantic shapes the town’s brisk, salt-aired character. Nearby, the sea has sculpted Kannesteinen into a striking stone mushroom. Refviksanden, a broad beach of pale sand, rewards a short coastal outing. The 1941 British commando raid left a lasting mark on Måløy’s history.

Trondheim, Norway

Trondheim rewards a shore day on foot, from its harbour to Norway’s most important medieval cathedral. Founded in 997, it grew around Nidaros Cathedral, Norway’s national shrine above Saint Olaf’s tomb. Cross the Old Town Bridge into Bakklandet, where timber warehouses and cafés line the Nidelva River. Continue along the waterfront for museums, shops and restaurants, with fjord views nearby. Its compact centre makes the city’s history and waterfront easy to explore in one day.

Nordfjordeid, Norway

Nordfjordeid sits at the head of Eidsfjorden, where steep mountains frame a sheltered arm of Nordfjord. Step ashore for Sagastad, a Viking-age centre built around a full-scale replica of the Myklebust ship. In town, see 19th-century Eid Church, then visit the Norwegian Fjord Horse Centre to discover this native breed. Inland roads lead toward glacier country, mountain lakes and the dramatic scenery of western Norway.

Skjolden, Norway

Skjolden sits at the head of the Lustrafjord, a quiet arm of Norway’s vast Sognefjord. Steep mountains rise above the water, while waterfalls thread down toward the village. Beyond the quay, roads lead into Jotunheimen National Park, where trails cross glacier-fed landscapes. Across the fjord, Urnes Stave Church is among Norway’s oldest and belongs to a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Eidfjord, Norway

Eidfjord puts you at the quiet end of Hardangerfjord, where sheer mountains rise from deep, blue water. From the village, roads climb towards Hardangervidda, Northern Europe’s largest mountain plateau, and Vøringsfossen waterfall. See the falls from purpose-built viewing bridges, or remain by the fjord for a gentler day. Orchards and local craft give the village a distinctly western Norwegian character.

Stavanger, Norway

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.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam pairs world-class museums with the everyday pleasure of canal-side life. Its Golden Age houses, narrow waterways and lively markets make the city rewarding well beyond its famous sights. Visit the Rijksmuseum for Dutch masters, then explore the canal belt on foot or by boat. Leave time for a neighbourhood café: in Amsterdam, the best discoveries often come between the landmarks.