Sky Princess Norwegian fjords...Olden

We passed miles of stunning scenery as we sailed into Olden , this is when a balcony comes into its own.
Lots of low cloud made the view look very eerie.
Our plan was to take the Loen Sky lift to the top and hopefully admire the view. Unfortunately when we arrived there was a lot more low cloud . We had picked the bus up from besides the ship , it runs every 15 minutes .
Even in the cloud it was still a great experience as we reached the top.
We spent a few hours at the top before enjoying the journey back down .
On returning to the ship we decided to hop on the Noddy train that took us on a scenic trip around Olden for 70 minutes.
Sail away was great as the locals wave you off with music and flag waving, quite emotional. Olden was one of our favourite places on this cruise .Views on the sail out of Olden was just as breathtaking.

[@glendahill]

excellent final serenade by Pearl! the woman has talent!

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

I did say she needs an agent now 😂😂 . Copyright I’m afraid so we came up with this idea . Should have given a warning 😂

[@tonynightingale7356]

Loving this, brings back memories of our Fjord cruise, i didn't realise that was Pearl singing I thought it was a member of the Headliners theatre company. Well Done Pearl, its a Yes from me🎉 Golden Buzzer

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Tony , Golden Buzzer she will be pleased 😂😂 . I’m afraid Copyright stopped us from putting the original soundtrack up for the Sail away . So I had to come up with an alternative and I thought who do I know who can sing, no one, so it had to be Pearl 😩. We absolutely loved the Fjords and the ship . Thanks very much for watching Tony , and for making Pearls day .😂🌟🥂

[@sharnieyorke]

Oh Pearl, bloody brilliant singing! That olden sailaway will stick in my mind forever - enjoyed it in an infinity whirlpool and also shed a few tears, just magical ❤right, I need to stop watching you two lunatics and do something productive on my day off 😅😅 will enjoy the rest with a vino later, never tire of you two 😉

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Isn’t it great , the sail away from Olden . Sounds like the best way to do it in an infinity whirlpool. As for Pearls singing 😂 we couldn’t play the original sound because of copyright. So I came up with the next best thing 😂🤣. Try and enjoy the rest of your day , and thank you for those lovely comments.X

[@amandahimsworth7469]

.brilliant ❤ As usual well worth a visit. Classic!.. pearl singing that was amazing so funny 😁 take care A&J XXXXXX

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Beautiful place , we are going back next year but on P&O . It has a slightly different itinerary. As for the singing KZbin blocked the original footage because of copyright. So I bribed Pearl with a bottle of wine , bless her 🥂. Thanks for watching A&J hope you are both well .XX❤️❤️

[@dianefoster5142]

Love watching you both. Would love to bump into you on a cruise for a boogie with Pearl. Her singing brought a tear to my eye for all the right reasons.

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Diane , that is such a lovely comment thank you very much. And we would love to bump into you as well especially as you’re up for a boogie. Now as for Pearls singing 😂 bless her she was a good sport doing that after copyright prevented us from playing the original. Thanks again for your lovely message and thank you for watching. Take care xx

[@phoneaddis362]

Hi both your cruise vlogs are amazing . Ben and Marianne . We cant wait to go on our 1st cruise on ventura in september 2025 to canaries

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Ben and Marianne , thank you so much that’s very kind. Your first cruise how exciting, the Canaries are a great Itinerary. Plus you’re almost guaranteed the weather. Remember to try the toboggan in Madeira. Thanks again for watching.👋

[@Zombie-Tog]

We love your no nonsense and relatable approach to these videos..and the humour! Keep it up!

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi , thank you for your lovely comments, yeah we don’t take it too serious. Thank you for watching and glad you enjoy them .

[@mazzaw859]

Oh Pearl! You are an absolute rocket! I love you! 😂

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi , that’s a great description of Pearl 😂 thank you . She does like a laugh and we certainly did when she was doing the singing. Thanks very much for watching.

[@pbrunottephoto1646]

Liked the sound quality of the mic's when you were both way apart on the mountain...Although, I think they made strange noises when pearl sings.... Nice vid.....👏👏

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Thank you , just have to remember to turn them on and off 😩 . Anything to enhance Pearls voice 😂.

[@HomefromHomewithLinRich]

Oh my goodness this video is the best yet! It was so good to see what you did in Olden. We took the bus tour which was excellent. Shame you couldn’t see anything from the top of the Skylift. Our cabin was dead opposite the information bureau so we had a terrific view and experience too. I got just as emotional as Pearl did and even thinking about it makes me emotional. All the taxi drivers, bus drivers, &noddy train driver were all there waving too! What a great experience it was. I think Pearl did an excellent re-enactment of the music you couldn’t play. The second one had me in stitches. Well done Pearl! If we are ever on another cruise at the same time & you do Karaoke I must remember tissues! All joking aside you did pretty well singing A capella. Can’t wait for Bergen! ~ Lin xx

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Lin & Rich , what a lovely message thank you very much . Hopefully it brought back some happy memories for you .Olden was our favourite port , beautiful in any weather It would have been better on the Sky lift if we could have seen a bit more , but it was still very enjoyable, that cloud gave it an eerie feel. Sounds like you were in pole position for the sail away . Your right very emotional, Pearl was blubbering through most of it 🤣. We would have much sooner played the original sound but you know what it’s like with the copyright.Pearl is very happy that you thought she did an alright job , it certainly gave us a great laugh when she was doing it . Thanks once again really appreciate your message. Take care ❤️

[@marecianoble5826]

It was like watching bear grills and wife tromping through the mist. Unusual singing from pearl.

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Marecia , it was very misty unfortunately , because of copyright I had to think of something, so Pearl was the only option 😩 Thanks very much for watching.

[@saradillon2252]

Lovely filming, another great vlog, what stunning scenery (when you can see it!) xx

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Sara , hope you are well , thank you for your kind comments.It was shame with the low cloud spoiling the view at the top of the sky lift but it still had an eerie feel .We really enjoyed Olden it looks great whatever the weather. Thanks as always for watching X

[@reneyoung2395]

The scenery is so beautiful! I'm not sure I could do the tram up the mountain. Not big on heights. Those streams were great, and they must have had torrential rain. Got a kick out of Pearl singing. I agree about the balcony. Just watching it all go by. I'm so glad you both are enjoying this trip. Pearl has some nice dresses. Glad you are making friends. I talk to everyone myself. I am super social. Can't wait till next week! Take care!

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Rene , yes the scenery is beautiful, all that cloud gives it a magical feel. Didn’t get the best views going up the tram because of the rain , they could have done with some wipers . It is one of the steepest in Europe. That’s nice to say about Pearl and her dresses, she did look lovely I must admit . You would love being on board especially as you say you are very social. Lovely to hear from you as always Rene , we always look forward to waking up and reading your lovely messages. Take care and have a good week X

[@allaboardthecruiselife]

Another great video! Very well done both👍😎

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Thank you very much , appreciate it . And of course thanks for watching.

[@allan8388]

Thats sounds very interesting. Glad you enjoyed it. Our weekend is a quiet one. Dissapoited for my brother and wife,just off MSC 4 nighters and said it was horrific. 😢

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

What a shame, we have heard a lot of negative comments about MSC . Ships always look great , but the service always gets a slagging off .

[@allan8388]

@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619 good morning to you both. We hope you are well. Hav a great weekend

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Afternoon Alan and Sharon, sorry it’s late ,grandparents duties I’m afraid. We’re both fine a bit knackered as we have been baby sitting on and off for three weeks. Hope you both have a great weekend. Weather is meant to be hot . Take care .

[@thelawgreens]

Loving Pearls singing ha ha ha ha Oh we can hear you Pearl! 😂😂

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Thanks guys , see Copyright has its benefits after all .😂

[@Merritt7278]

What a treat Pearls singing, would like to put a claim in though, for compensation as my tv speakers blew up.😂😂

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

We wondered when you would get to that part 😂😩. As we said copyright stopped us playing the original songs. So like a pro Pearl stepped up . As for your speakers I will have a word with Pearls agent 😂

[@allan8388]

A great video. Very funny. Look forward to seeing pearl on B.G.T herself lol. Thanks for the mention. A pleasure meeting you both.

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Alan & Sharon, glad you enjoyed it , I tried with the original sound from the sail away but Copyright stepped in . So the next best thing was Pearl 😩 . It was great meeting you both as well.

[@allan8388]

Pearl did very well. Pity we missed the noddy train it looked a good trip. Maybe next time.

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

@allan8388 Hi Allan and Sharon, it was really nice some good photo opportunities.👋

[@allan8388]

@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619 good afternoon to you both. How are you? We hope your weekend is going well.

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

@@allan8388 Hi Alan & Sharon hope the sun is still shining for you . We had a nice afternoon in Tiptree went to the jam factory and had some food in the tea room. Hope you’re weekend is going well .

[@lynnedayer8474]

We did that trip in June, it was still covered in snow, it was cloudy for us as well. Bumped into a friend up top who was on Iona, we were on Sky, we didn’t know that the other was in Olden that day.

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Lynne , thank you very much for watching, I must admit I would have preferred a nice view . How funny to bump into your friend when your on different ships . We really enjoyed Olden , going back in 2025 .

[@erickandtheourbacks1072]

Wish you could have showed food at the cruise

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Guys , it may not have looked like much but that was food on our plates 😆

[@loisstanford8736]

Yiur sound is really low 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Lois , apologies for that , we didn’t realise to be fair. With Pearl singing then maybe it was a blessing. Thank you for watching and bringing it to our attention. 👋👋