NORWEGIAN FJORDS CRUISE | ANTHEM OF THE SEAS PART 1

We are back onboard Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the seas for a 7 night Norwegian fjords cruise visiting 4 destinations, Haugasund, Geiranger, Olden and Stavanger.
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[@mikenebeker]

Your cinematography just blows me away, always the most beautiful shots. Lovely country and that ship....wow! Can't wait to see more, thank you Nicky and Claire 👍🥂

[@nickyfurmage]

Thanks, Mike. I'm glad you enjoyed the shots, plenty to capture on this trip as everywhere you go looks stunning!

[@carlferry6824]

Thanks for the shout out nicky . We did very well in the casino. Just booked our comp cruise to alaska via vegas of course . Cant wait for next vlog

[@nickyfurmage]

Nice mate, good to meet you guys👍

[@kevinj6497]

Great to see you on ship again. I’ve been on Anthem several times and your video brings back memories. I’m just finishing 2 weeks on Harmony. Keep it up!

[@nickyfurmage]

Nice Kevin👍 enjoy harmony, those Oasis ships are quite something

[@nickhunt16]

Great to see use back with another Vlog series always top quality content that’s entertaining regardless of the destination. I must admit a cruise might not be my first choice for a holiday, I'm grateful for the chance to experience it through your previous vlog series and through this current one. You've opened my eyes to the possibilities and the fun that can be had on a cruise!

[@nickyfurmage]

Thanks Nick, its unlikely I'll be doing many more, but they are definitely worth a try, plenty going on.

[@denisezuckerman1114]

So beautiful . Thank you Nicky & Claire .

[@nickyfurmage]

Thanks for joining us Denise👍❤️

[@wks4511]

Great job as always Nicky. Can't wait to see the fjords.

[@nickyfurmage]

Thanks, the fjords are amazing👍

[@TheCoinShow88]

Damn we sure did miss you guys. Great to see you back and can already tell this is a 10 out of 10 series. We watched part 1 and 2 yesterday and didn’t want it to end. Don’t care if it’s cruising, road-tripping or Vegas…. Just love watching you guys. Great start ❤💪🏼

[@nickyfurmage]

Thanks you 2👍❤️ Always appreciated, we are looking forward to what you guys are cooking up next😎

[@JohnRodger]

Enjoyed that, Norway is a beautiful country 😊 Looking forward to those shots you're going to get over the next few stops.

[@nickyfurmage]

Cheers, John, yeah, it's a stunning place. It's definitely worth a visit for something different. Thanks for watching mate👍

[@jeffcraps1809]

Nice to see your great productions back on your channel!

[@nickyfurmage]

Cheers Jeff👍 enjoy mate.

[@rob_shaw17]

Terrific video. Seem some videos on KZbin but this chap has nailed how to do it. Informative, fun and actually so clear. Cheers Nicky!

[@nickyfurmage]

Thanks, mate. Appreciate the kind comments👍😎

[@jessiezupko9064]

On a Spirit flight to see my family and I paid for internet strictly to watch your Vlog. Another great one. Can't wait for the rest of the series!😊

[@nickyfurmage]

That's some dedication right there, Jessie! Hope it was worth the cost of the internet👍❤️

[@jessiezupko9064]

@@nickyfurmage It was. Love you guys! Will be in Vegas in September, hoping to run into you and Claire.

[@luvjets]

Hi N&C - We are absolutely beside ourselves for your new series - seems like forever since your last vlog set. Such a wonderful ship. Chops Grille looked incredible. I've missed the music you play when you highlight the food. Love the little town - where old meets new. Were there any language problems while you were there? Yeah, we knew Claire's snuggling was a signal that she was buttering you up for another Christmas ornament! 🤣🎄Wow, long daylight hours this time of year. Wish you would've had better luck in the casino. 😖 Can't wait to see the fjords. We saw a video from "Cruising with Ben & David" - I'm sure your videography will be incredible. Hugs to you both!!!! 😎❤

[@clairefurmage6581]

Always lovely to hear from you guy's ❤️ Norway was amazing and everybody spoke really good English 👍 The footage will be beautiful in the next couple of vlogs. Hugs to you both x

[@nickyfurmage]

Glad to see you guys back watching the videos!

[@dianaallen3707]

Wow guys beautiful vlog! Looking forward to the next 🍻

[@nickyfurmage]

Thanks Diana👍

[@Hogand2cent]

Wow! Looks like an amazing trip! We can't wait to see the rest. Even though you paid, I still think you got a great deal for the experience

[@nickyfurmage]

Thanks for joining us you guys, great to have you with us❤️👍

[@TheLasVegasCouple]

You guys! Sorry to be late to the (boat) party! So great to see your faces back on our screen! Welcome back to the undisputed creator of the most beautiful vlogs, you have crazy, crazy talent Nicky! 🤯 The slo-mo’s, the music choice and the content in between is brilliant! The value for lunch at the steakhouse was unreal, leaves wiggle room for more Kim Crawford! 🙌🏻 Claire’s face for the chippy tea was just👌🏻😍 And the fact you sat down for a show when you had no idea what it was, just makes us love you all the more! Looking forward to the rest of the binge to catch up! ❤

[@nickyfurmage]

Being late to the party is what the cool kids do😎❤️ Thanks for the kind comments, you guys, i appreciate it👍 Who doesn't like a chippy tea right🤷‍♂️

[@huntingvegas]

The vlog wouldn’t be complete without Claire buying Christmas decorations 😂 what an amazing first couple of days. The ship looks incredible and the scenery is so pretty. Looking forward to the next vlog.

[@nickyfurmage]

Thanks Rach, its cool to be back❤️👍

[@slotgypsyleeann2310]

How beautiful ❤ so happy you are back . Stunning video . Really enjoyed , can’t wait for the next one 😊

[@nickyfurmage]

Thanks for joining us, Leeann 👍

[@GrumpyDad]

Mint footage! Hope some comps come our way this Summer again...but not holding my breath 🤓

[@nickyfurmage]

Get yourself booked, youd love that trip.

[@stuchan3326]

So nice to be able to tag along with you on this journey. Beautifully done. As a Raider fan (even though they abandoned us in Oakland), hang on to that cap, Nicky. And I’m always in for Claire being Claire. Putting on my cold weather gear and looking forward to the fjords.

[@nickyfurmage]

Thanks Stu, yeah love the hat I had to wear it backwards a couple of times to stop it blowing away! Oakland losing the A's too! Definitely not great for fans there!

[@robthetraveller]

Friday night entertainment sorted 👍

[@nickyfurmage]

Enjoy👍

[@louisegregory3649]

YAY!!!your back xxxx

[@nickyfurmage]

Its good to be back ❤️

[@troymp9157]

You do such amazing vlogs. Please don't give up on Vegas. Would be a tragedy. Much Loves

[@nickyfurmage]

Thanks, Troy. appreciate the love mate 👍❤️

[@JohnJuan2129]

Yay!!! Big Nicky is back !! Missed your vids there, mate. looking forward to seeing what you have been up to. Cheers!!

[@nickyfurmage]

Cheers John, good to be back, enjoy👍

[@AGoodTimesProductions]

Absolutely loved this as much as always Nicky. The drone footage was breathtaking, and your editing is unmatched. Great job. You make me want to cruise.

[@nickyfurmage]

Thanks man, appreciate the compliments 👍❤️

[@lisah5784]

Thanks for showing us around 😊 what a beautiful place ❤ missed your videos...

[@nickyfurmage]

Thanks Lisa, good to be back.👍

[@troymp9157]

You two are adorable. Hope I can one day find my perfect person to share eventually with.

[@laurieb3054]

Wow... what a beautiful place. Looking forward to seeing the next vlog.

[@nickyfurmage]

Stunning country! Thanks for watching mate👍

[@stephchesney-bryce9205]

Brilliant looked amazing lovely to see you both back 😊

[@nickyfurmage]

Thanks Steph👍

[@itssosadie]

Great to see you back, so similar to you guys we cruise twice a year and Vegas once. Really looking forward to these, we loved Norway, your videos and shots are always a great honest watch

[@nickyfurmage]

Thanks for watching, vegas is only 3 months away for us😎

[@itssosadie]

@@nickyfurmage looking forward to you guys getting back, sadly we are just back so a year to go, great though that we get to enjoy other’s adventures

[@natcase1977]

Incredible guys! Thanks for sharing and I cannot wait to see the rest. Your attention to detail is fantastic. We are on Anthem in Aug 23 and Oasis in July 24 and all influenced by your cruise vlog 😁

[@nickyfurmage]

Amazing that so many people took these trips based off our videos! Enjoy them both, hope you have a great time and thanks for the compliments 👍❤️

[@susanbusbee]

Amazing views!!

[@nickyfurmage]

They get better👍😎

[@VegasBebe]

I'm so here for this series 💯 Epic already. Spotted my first viking! (@Claire 😆) I was mentioning to Dan how crazy it was that it was so light still at 10pm! Hopefully you had black out curtains since you didn't have the drink package to knock you out 😂

[@nickyfurmage]

Didn't stop me sinking a few red stripes😁 I didn't see darknesa for a week! Thanks Crystal for joining us👍❤️

[@adventuresofjandj]

Great to see you guys again. Awesome first day!

[@nickyfurmage]

Thanks, appreciate it👍

[@rhondalockrey9592]

Another one off the bucket list for you guys can't wait to see all the vlogs! Now looking at a cruise early next year going to check out Norwegian.

[@nickyfurmage]

Thanks Rhonda, enjoy your future trip👍❤️

[@warrenwolf4690]

Hi Nicky and Claire We are from USA Headed to the fiords for the first time in August. Thanks for a great preview. Utube just sent to me your link. Great videos. Great content. Keep up the good work😊

[@nickyfurmage]

Hey thanks Warren👍 you will love the trip it's a stunning part of the world. Glad you liked the video, more to follow each weekend.

[@warrenwolf4690]

@@nickyfurmage great. I met some Yorkies at the Boy Scout world jamboree in 1987 in Australia.

[@Matrix2021]

Not Claire fuming at 12:38 😅. I can’t at Norway picking Twinings as their go to tea 🤷🏼‍♂️. Awesome shots and music choice as per Mr F 🙌🏼. Any specific reason why the drinks package was so much more expensive this time around? Could it be route/cruise specific, or was it just cheaper previously due to things reopening again 🧐

[@nickyfurmage]

Claire Christmas dec rage is real, As is Twinnings for the W! We would have probably got it cheaper had we booked earlier, we were talking to someone from the group on board who got it for £40 each.

[@pickstech466]

Sweet loved it, did it last year 😎

[@nickyfurmage]

Amazing trip, stunning place👍

[@clarence6248]

Welcome back we missed you guys

[@nickyfurmage]

Thanks 👍

[@PFC_Dy4]

I did this exact cruise on the same ship in May 2022. Absolutely fantastic, staff were incredible and on hand 24/7. Would love to get back on one day. I stayed in Room 566 on Deck 11 and it was almost identical to yours. Love the rooms on there, better than any other cruise I have been on.

[@nickyfurmage]

Anthem is a good experience for sure, even better with a novel itinerary lile this one, thanks for watching👍

[@edgarengland9223]

Fantastic, great editing on the opening titles.

[@nickyfurmage]

Cheers Edgar, the Duracells helped out😁

[@paulec2634]

Welcome to life in 2024 - you don't have to actually do or experience anything no more as you can watch it all on youtube! Great video.

[@nickyfurmage]

Thanks for watching👍

[@jKDC1987]

Great Vlog. You’d swear the BBC did it with the quality of the edits - was expecting David Attenborough to make an appearance. Class 👏

[@nickyfurmage]

Ha thanks Jonny! Appreciate the compliments mate but im far from a pro, always learning.👍

[@stevencoffey5010]

Welcome back. Great vlog as usual 👍

[@nickyfurmage]

Cheers Steven, appreciate it👍

[@jameshiga8077]

Hi Nicky and Claire. Happy to see that you both are well. Haugasund is a nice place. That Marilyn Monroe statue did look a little out of place.Norway seems to be a very beautiful country. Can't wait to see the Fjords. After seeing the earlier clip, it should be awesome. Thanks for sharing and take care.

[@nickyfurmage]

Yes, very out of place😁 im not even sure that is true about her Dad, but they went with it anyway! Thanks James👍

[@philreeves7520]

Just come back from Norway on Jewel OTS. Was a bit too long as we went right up to Honningsvag and the the ship was a bit old and dated, but I have to say that G Geiranger, Flam and Olden were truly stunning . We were on the Anthem Transatlantic last year and were in Cabin 9162. Your cabin looks very close to where we were.

[@nickyfurmage]

Sounds good, those places are stunning! We didnt get to Flam but im sure its great👍

[@AMexiBrit]

Just Caught up with your trip, great Vlog as always

[@nickyfurmage]

Thanks! Appreciate it👍

[@infectdiseaseepidemiology2599]

I spent a few magical days in Geiranger in the 1980s, having travelled from Trondheim by a combination of hurtigrute, car, and local ferry. One reason that it was magical was its quiet and isolation and environmental purity. This was before these behemoths began entering the fjords. The Norwegians, in their respect for both local and global environments, have banned these ships beginning in 2025*, and I can see why. I cannot imagine 20,000 people from multiple ships descending on the local environment. It is easy enough to travel there using local facilities and a little self-reliance.

[@nickyfurmage]

All the time i was there i did feel i would enjoy the place travelling by ourselves on a road trip, that would be great.

[@easyedawg9160]

I'm looking forward to Geiranger Fjord. Hope you hike up the waterfall trail to some view points near the Hotel Union And if you get a ride/shuttle to the Dalsnibba Utsiktspunkt high above the fjord you will have spectacular views. If not drone footage should be exceptional. Cheers

[@nickyfurmage]

Thanks, the Fjords are stunning. That Dalsnibba viewpoint looks incredible from what ive seen👍

[@brantthompson199]

Very well done video, thanks for posting. We will be on this ship in June for our Fjords cruise. It looks like our itinerary is very similar to yours however, we are going to Flam instead of Geiranger. Was this in June of 2023? Thanks again.

[@nickyfurmage]

Hi mate thanks for watching, this was the back end of May 2023. Flam will be cool, enjoy👍

[@jeffroberts5687]

Hey Nicky. Great vid as usual. My wife and I are on a 9 day European cruise next Sep on Odyssey of the seas. 1st time on RCL and Really debating the drink package. They want me to pay for both my wife and I but my wife doesn’t drink. Then again not sure if I want to go stand alone drinks. $15 drink would cost up to $17 with the surcharge. Decisions decisions 😂. Would love to do the Norway cruise one time. We done Alaska and Caribbean. Next year Europe. Maybe Norway some time in the future. Can’t wait for the next video.

[@nickyfurmage]

Yeah thats unfortunate, it will automatically add both on the deluxe package. Maybe its worth giving them a call and negotiating it as they may sort it for you. Thanks for watching mate👍

[@clairefurmage6581]

Wine prices varied from Presecco at $10 - wine from $13 and beers $8.25 plus gratuity I think cocktails were all $13 plus gratuity

[@jeffroberts5687]

@@clairefurmage6581 yea Claire that’s kind of what I was seeing. I did a little figuring for just me paying out right for drinks it would be cheaper but we will see. We just got back from a cruise on NCL Encore, video posted on my channel. Had drinks included. Still got time to figure out what I will do on our European one next year.

[@siblacklockhughes612]

If you ring Royal Caribbean (or your travel agent) there’s a special price for drinks packages from Southampton. My and my wife got the deluxe package for £602

[@nickyfurmage]

I did. we couldn't get it less than 60 per day each i would have been able to if we booked earlier i guess.

[@siblacklockhughes612]

@@nickyfurmage I did pay more for my balcony though. We doing your trip in September and paid £2500 for a balcony and the drinks package. Thank you for doing this video it’s perfect for research and getting a bit of excitement for September !

[@CathyEM]

Would Claire mind sharing information about the blouse she is wearing at dinner (23:44) ? It's just beautiful (and she looks radiant wearing it)?!!?

[@clairefurmage6581]

Thank you Cathy 😊 It's a Lipsy VIP blouse from NEXT

[@grahamrose21]

Hi great video Do Royal Caribbean allow drones on board?

[@nickyfurmage]

Yes, Royal Caribbean and celebrity, unlike other cruise lines, let you take them onboard.

[@emilymcgeachen545]

Can you let me know the dates of when you went in this cruise please? Thank you

[@nickyfurmage]

We went on the 21st of May for 7 nights.

[@thorneobrien2086]

Hey nicky what sort of camera or equipment do you use for filming?

[@nickyfurmage]

Hi, i currently use the Sony ZV1 as my main camera, i use a Zhiyun M2 Crane gimble with it also a lot of the time. The drone is a DJI mini 2. I edit with Adobe premiere Pro.👍

[@thorneobrien2086]

@@nickyfurmage thanks man appreciated the reply. I watch all your vlogs from New Zealand :) cant wait for your next Vegas trip

[@naveenmanjappa7916]

Is this suitable for a family with a 3 year old kid?

[@nickyfurmage]

Sure, theres lots to do for all ages👍

[@aspirina4915]

Is the food included in the price ?

[@nickyfurmage]

Yes apart from selected restaurants such as chops grill and wonderland.

[@Brix96]

A barman in a pub told me it is promounced Hoogesund.

[@nickyfurmage]

Probably, i always get it wrong! 😆

[@jonathanhewitt8649]

We go in 2 weeks? Wondering what the weather will be like? And type of clothes to take?

[@nickyfurmage]

The weather was good compared to what i was expecting, take all weather clothes can get chilly and wet.

[@jonathanhewitt8649]

What month did you go?

[@clairefurmage6581]

​@@jonathanhewitt8649 May

[@jonathanhewitt8649]

What month did you go?

[@nickyfurmage]

This trip was just over a week ago👍