10 nights · Denmark · Departs Copenhagen (Denmark) · Visiting Stavanger, Molde, Andalsnes, Trondheim, Kalvag, Olden, Bergen, Leith-Edinburgh · Aboard Quark Expeditions on the World Explorer
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| Cruise line | Quark Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | World Explorer |
| Duration | 10 nights |
| Port calls | 9 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $4,700 per person |
| Year built | 2019 |
| Guests | 200 |
| Cabins | 112 |
| Crew | 130 |
| Length | 126 m |
| Beam | 19 m |
| Cruising speed | 16.0 kn |
Copenhagen is best explored at street level, where royal history meets modern design. At Nyhavn, colorful harbor-front houses frame canal tours; nearby Amalienborg Palace is the monarch’s winter residence. Christiansborg Palace combines Denmark’s parliament with historic royal rooms, while Christianshavn’s canals reveal a quieter side. Pause for smørrebrød, the open-faced rye-bread staple, and explore the city’s design shops before returning to port.
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.
Molde sits on the Romsdalsfjord, with a mountain panorama that has earned it the name City of Roses. From Varden viewpoint, 222 peaks rise across the fjord, creating one of Norway’s most memorable coastal vistas. Explore the waterfront and compact centre, then visit the Romsdal Museum, where historic buildings illuminate regional life. In July, Moldejazz fills the town with performances and a lively festival atmosphere. Beyond town, the Atlantic Ocean Road offers a memorable excursion across bridges and islands.
Torvik brings you to Herøy, a working island community on Norway’s rugged Sunnmøre coast. Fishing remains central here, while bridges and causeways link a scatter of islands and fishing villages. Fosnavåg, the municipality’s lively harbour town, offers a closer look at maritime life and local seafood. Beyond the port, the Atlantic opens onto low islands, open water and dramatic mountain horizons. Choose a scenic drive toward Runde, famed for its seabird cliffs, or enjoy the quiet pace of the coast.
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.
Kalvåg is a working fishing village on Frøya, an island off Norway’s rugged western coast. Its sheltered harbour speaks of the sea; fishermen’s cabins and historic trading buildings recall generations shaped by cod and herring. Walk the waterfront, watch boats come and go, or follow quiet lanes toward open water and bare coastal hills. Here, Norway feels intimate, salt-edged and wonderfully unhurried.
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.
Set between seven mountains and the North Sea, Bergen makes a graceful introduction to Norway’s western fjords. Its handsome harbour, Bryggen’s timber wharf and the fish market sit close together, easily explored on foot. Ride the Fløibanen funicular for a clear view across the city and islands, then linger over fresh seafood. Bergen is compact, cultured and an ideal place to begin a journey into fjord country.
Leith brings Edinburgh within reach, but rewards those who stay by the water. Once a working port, this lively district pairs maritime history with independent restaurants, galleries and a strong local character. At Ocean Terminal, step aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia, the former royal residence now open to visitors. Trams and buses connect you with the capital: Edinburgh Castle, its museums and Georgian streets make an easy day ashore.
Published August 8, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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