Sky Princess - STUNNING Skjolden - Norwegian Fjords Episode 4

[@lifeinnorway1]

I've lived in Norway for 13 years and sailing into these fjords ports still blows my mind! 💚

[@CruiseMonkeys]

The fjords are beautiful! 🤩 absolutely stunning! 😍

[@CruiseMonkeys]

We hope you love our visit to Skjolden as much as we did. Do you think it was worth waking up at 5:30 for?

[@karenaitken642]

Definitely ... but I'm up at that time every day anyway 🤣

[@kevinbanham2429]

It was for sure worth it

[@kellylee6547]

Wow

[@jenniferpratt440]

Love u guys thank god for guys like you

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Thank you Jennifer ☺️

[@susanburston587]

What a stunning day. Scenery just amazing

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Couldn’t agree more 😍

[@kendallshriver9024]

I’ll be on this same cruise exactly a year from today so thank you so much for this peak into what it’ll be like! 🤗

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Awww, have a wonderful time!

[@cruisingforone]

Norway is definitely the destination for my retirement cruise.

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Do it - you wont regret it :)

[@hellsbelles31]

Wow amazing scenery and a brilliant video guys. We are going on Sky to the fjords next year, can't bloody wait!

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Thank you 🤩 Hope you have a wonderful time!

[@brigidconroy2111]

True true my yogi monkeys--there is something so awe inspiring about nature,.God does mountains and water right. You must see Banff Alberta. I am so jelly watching these healing vistas🥰

[@CruiseMonkeys]

There definitely is, so beautiful! We’d love to visit Canada one day 😍 So many places we want to visit.

[@brigidconroy2111]

@@CruiseMonkeys Too true, the frustrating part of your channel is seeing all the beautiful places I have yet to see☹ But at least I get to see them through your eyes. Keep doing what you are doing

[@mark54518]

16.5 23 we are on Sky Princess doing Norway Iceland cruise what a fantastic ship the crew are so helpful and the food choice is brilliant we have yet to eat in the main restaurant but have used the new fish The Catch by Rudi which we think is one of the best seafood seafood restaurants at sea the market place self service has so much choice.this is only the start. Thanks guys your video enspired us to book this. Thank you.

[@CruiseMonkeys]

That’s great to here! We can’t wait to try the “catch by Rudi” we really enjoyed Norway and Iceland we’re going back to Norway in July it’s so spectacular

[@kevinbanham2429]

A lovely video guys the pictures and videos of the scenery was outstanding it all looks so magical thanks for sharing.

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. It really is a pleasure to put this together as it is so beautiful!

[@dianeplayer4006]

This, to us, is your best video by far. It was your enthusiasm for the wonderful scenery which we loved. We'll done to the two of you. Just wished we'd been there as well.🏞🛳

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Glad you enjoyed it! We really do love the fjords! If you haven't seen our Arcadia series, we recommend you check that out too for the Norway and Iceland ports :)

[@TravelwithUsLynnePaul]

Just watching this now - absolutely stunning scenery - we had a Fjords cruise cancelled in 2020 and it’s now time to get one booked in 😊

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Thanks for watching! Absolutely- get one booked in! :)

[@chrisonYTtour]

Yeah, that scenery is spectacular… definitely deserves a balcony cabin 👍

[@CruiseMonkeys]

It sure is, its magnificent!

[@z.k7298]

Thanks biautiful work 👍

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed it

[@karendavies7910]

Soooo pretty! 😍

[@carmelshepherd6739]

Your filming on this is first class 👏

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Thank you so much. It is all filmed and edited on an iphone :)

[@ErrolJ]

Truly that view alone makes the price of a balcony cabin worthwhile.

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Absolutely does 😍 if you don’t mind getting dressed and up on deck, that does make for amazing 360 degree views 👌

[@travelingtrishthiel]

Lovely scenery! Another great vlog!

[@CruiseMonkeys]

It really was spectacular 😍 Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.

[@alexchen415]

so beautiful 🎉

[@CruiseMonkeys]

It’s a beaut 😍

[@julierussell8829]

Beautiful guys thanks for sharing x

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@bmsraya]

very beautiful scenery

[@CruiseMonkeys]

It really is! Our current series is also the fjords 😍

[@mikebrockhoff4039]

Beautiful footage

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@willstegall2527]

Skjolden looks like a postcard. So beautiful. Thanks for taking us along.

[@CruiseMonkeys]

It’s stunning! Thank you for watching ☺️

[@johnbarton8574]

We were on the cruise and still can't believe the weather we had. Look forward to the Friday night episodes, sat down with a glass of wine, always very entertaining. Great filming for the spectacular scenic clips. 👍 Brings it all back. I was out on the balcony for 5.45am so well impressed with Luke's efforts 😯😄

[@CruiseMonkeys]

We really did strike it lucky with the weather didn’t we. Glad you enjoyed it, so many tell us they look forward to them. We just love sharing our holiday with everyone 🥰

[@sharnieyorke]

Absolutely stunning - love the fjords, sky princess looks amazing 😊 😊

[@CruiseMonkeys]

We love the fjords too, 3rd time now and we’d keep going back 😀 Sky is a beautiful ship.

[@happyhamlin8219]

That scenery in the morning was epic.

[@CruiseMonkeys]

100% It was Beautiful!

[@janete1292]

We really enjoyed the fjords so beautiful 👏👏👏

[@CruiseMonkeys]

We love them too, so so beautiful 😍

[@CruisingPeter]

Thanks for another fun video, sorry watching out of order so will be commenting here and there! Looking forward to exploring that part of the world next year so keen to see what you did.

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Thank you for taking the time to comment! It really is beautiful - its a cruise we’ll do time and time again!

[@carolr9301]

Absolutely fabulous scenery. The water is just so calm.

[@CruiseMonkeys]

It really was beautiful 😍

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Norway is so expensive, that a cruise must be the most economical way to travel there. Wonderful scenery! Thank you for the video! Have an amazing week!

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Yes, cruising is a great way to explore the country. It’s definitely not cheap - same as Iceland, another expensive country

[@travelswithlizzylou]

So 😍 pretty

[@CruiseMonkeys]

The fjords really are pretty- could go back over and over!

[@arthurscruises9310]

Wow the scenery in and around skjolden are amazing. The fjords are stunning. They remind me of the fjords in New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Oh we’d love to see them one day, it’s on our to do list! 😍

[@johnhenfrey5936]

Thank you both very much for another really great video.

[@shipsbells]

The scenery is so incredible. I would love to be there enjoying it with you. You do photography/videography very well. I am really enjoying all your content and have been binging it.

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Thank you so much, it’s all done on our phones. Norway is beautiful 😍

[@DavidPeet]

Hi Gavin and Luke - WOW!!! Of course it’s worth getting up at 5.30 for! What stunning scenery and beautifully filmed - great music. Thank you both so much for giving us an insight into the Norwegian Fjords. We are going there on Iona in 2023 and can’t wait! Your videos are always full of enthusiasm - we love them. Look forward to the next instalment. Kindest regards, Julia and David xx

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Thank you for the wonderful comment! The fjords are a favourite of ours and many others, you can see why! You’ll have a fantastic cruise there on Iona, with her huge windows in the atrium and the infinity hot tubs, she’ll be perfect 👍

[@juhakeskinen1103]

Thanks for a so nice video. Yes Norway is beautiful country and nature is just amazing. Thanks for visiting my country

[@CruiseMonkeys]

It was a pleasure visiting your beautiful country, somewhere we’ll definitely come back to over and over. Thanks for watching ☺️

[@travelswithlizzylou]

You are inspiring me to book another week in the fjords for 2023

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Do it, with those views you won’t regret it!

[@karenaitken642]

Absolutely stunning and the choice of music to accompany the views made it ❤ ... thank you guys x

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@davidtavakoli5858]

OMG! Some of the most glorious shots of the scenery! So beautiful! Nicely done.

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it and hope we did it justice 😍

[@tarniaadams8428]

The scenery is just wow here 😊

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Proper wow 🤩

[@MarinaAndJoeGo]

Thanks for another incredible video guys 🤩 We have to say, your footage is absolutely breathtaking! You've captured some of the most impressive and beautiful shots we have seen, so thankyou so much 😊 We love a port day where there's nothing specific planned. It really takes the pressure off, and you can enjoy exploring! Its so great to see join you on your adventures 😊

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Norway is stunning so difficult to get a bad shot :) Loved chilled ports too :)

[@MarinaAndJoeGo]

@@CruiseMonkeys very true - we love watching Fjord vlogs because its so stunning 😍 But we have to sat your footage is particularly good (as always tbf 🤩)

[@eminiarvii]

Hey guys, well done, the scenery was just gorgeous. Thank you for this🚢😊

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@stevenglover5256]

I am enjoying this series of videos. I live in Canada & sailed on the Sky Princess April 30-May 14 to the Mediterranean. I will be on the Royal Princess for 2 back-to-back cruises (Mexican Riviera & Hawaii) Dec. 12-Jan. 6, departing San Francisco.

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Thanks, great to hear you are enjoying them. Fabulous, Regal is a great ship, we did a week on her last year and some parts we prefer over sky! Have a fantastic time, we'd love to do Mexican Riviera and Hawaii!

[@richardl.fridrick1969]

again, we love your channel. We ordered the yellow hand they came a couple of days ago! Thanks for giving us the link.

[@NickTours]

Skjolden was amazing and beautiful. So nice to spend part of the day with you two may it even better.

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Spectacular day! Yes, so glad we managed to bump in to you guys ❤️

[@sueevans3502]

Hi guys! Thanks for this video, scenery is amazing!! Can't wait for your Olden blog as I'll be going there at the end of August on Iona 😊 Can't wait!!

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Norway is beautiful! Olden will be live tomorrow. Really recommend our Arcadia Olden video too if you haven’t seen it, we get up to a little more in that one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXvCm2uags2FrpY

[@rolandjong9126]

Probably my favourite port it is so scenic and epic. Loved the whole Game of Thrones type music in the background which fit your awesome cinematography! It was so nice seeing you hang out with @chadcruisers and @NickTours does the heart good to see good friends hanging out together makes it all the more special. Will be interesting to end up on a cruise with you I’d be all starstruck and intimidated ☺️ Ta Da! 🙂 That German buffet wow looked amazing!

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Was such a fantastic day and great to spend time with the boys! The scenery deserved done good music! Hahaha, oh don’t be intimidated 😂 We don’t tend to do the buffet in the evenings, but it was good with amazing scenery too 😍

[@lauragooljar1060]

Norway has got to be one of my top 5 favourite countries, it’s just indescribable and your vlog shows why! Glad you had such a special trip and looking forward to the next instalment 🥰

[@CruiseMonkeys]

It’s such a beautiful country. Think we could keep revisiting it as it’s so nice. 😍

[@davemacauley7870]

Well done lads! what a beautiful place, wife and I are going to Alaska in June 23 but will add Norway to the list. You will have to come over to our beautiful paradise in New Zealand. Have fun cheers Dave & Joanne.

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Thank you so much! You really do need to add Norway to the list. Alaska will be beautiful, would love to visit as we would Milford Sound - looks beautiful down your way... one day :)

[@danielsmithson9676]

thanks for all your hard work doing this … it’s mad .. so good xx

[@sarahfilbey275]

We went to Norway 16th April this year and people were also getting burnt. I came ba k with a tan. We didnt expect how warm it was going to be. Its also nice to see you too up and about so early. Really beautiful scenery in Skolden, loved those waterfalls, take care.

[@FraserAtSea]

Some of these Norway ports are absolutely stunning - I can’t even imagine having an inside cabin for this scenery. Looks like you got a great balcony for this cruise - it looks SO private with the solid casing on either side!

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Norway is beautiful - a balcony really is worth it when cruising there, but we also always say up on deck you get 360 views which can be even better - so if there’s a huge saving to go inside, it is something to think about 😉 Saying that, we loved this huge balcony - perfect 👌

[@lyndagunn7817]

Thank you very much for this video I was so excited to see Skjolden as we are visiting next July with P&O's Aurora on our way to Iceland - only our third time of booking this cruise as our cruises in 2020 and 2021 got cancelled due to Covid. I'm definitely setting the alarm clock to get up early to watch the sail in. Have you ever thought of doing a Northern Lights cruise? We did it back in 2018 again on Aurora and have to say so far this was our favourite cruise out of over 20, would love to do it again xx

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Glad you enjoyed the video - Aurora to Norway and Iceland will be fabulous! We haven't done one yet, but it is one that's on our ever growing list of cruises we want to do as that would be amazing to see!

[@janemayhew1442]

Hi Gavin & Luke, Thanks for showing such a great port and scenery, thought you were going to sing 'The Hills are alive'!! Looking forward to your day in Olden.

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Thank you Jane, really glad you enjoyed it! Skjolden is stunning, as is Olden in next weeks Vlog :)

[@gingerjo1791]

OMG that looks amazing!!

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Large camera doesn’t do it justice either, it’s amazing 😍

[@kay7924]

Wow Skjolden looks amazing great vlog as always

[@CruiseMonkeys]

It really was a fantastic little port! Scenery was amazing! Loved it! Thank you so much for the comment and support 🥰

[@Mister_H]

Well I think you got the title of your video spot on... Skjolden looks absolutely stunning and well worth getting up at 5:30 for 😀. You certainly earned your drink after all that walking 🍺. Friends of ours were there at a similar time to you and they said they were blown away with the weather having expected rain and clouds 😄 I still find it hard to believe all your filming is done on an iPhone, it looks amazing. Look forward to next weeks instalment 😀

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Norway is beautiful anyhow but Skjolden was just breathtaking 🤩 We really did luck out with the weather. Thank you, it’s amazing what a little phone can do, it’s also so convenient. Thanks for watching 😀

[@tarniaadams8428]

We were supposed to go there on Arcadia , it got changed to Stavanger - in end the weather stopped us going to Norway completely 😬 went to Orkney islands instead before Iceland

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Awww that is a shame! Hopefully the Orkney islands were nice? You do know what that means though? You need to book another one to get back there 😉

[@tinkerbellstwin]

So beautiful! What month was this! Thanks for sharing!

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Thank you for watching :)

[@dospalmascb]

That sail away from Skolden was incredible, it looked like you were standing in front of a giant picture. Food looks absolutely amazing. We have the premium package and Just wondering if the drinks are included in speciality dining when you have this package. Also are the cocktails included that you had on day 1 and 2? Thanks for a fab video!

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Norway is absolutely stunning, it’s why we keep going back. We’ve not cruised since they split the package but if it’s in the price limit it will be included. On this cruise they were all included up to a certain price and we stuck to that price, so what you see we didn’t need to pay, so on premium you should be fine. Yeah, drinks included at speciality dining. They may give you a menu that doesn’t have ‘normal’ drinks but you can still Ask for say a beer, g&t etc that’s included. Enjoy!

[@susanmerricks4148]

Fab video guys. Well we have just returned from Iona and Norway. Was everything you said had fab time. Have you ever done tui cruise and if so what did you think and which ship did you go on. Cheers Sue

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Thank you do much! When you say Tui, is that the Tui (German) brand or the Marella one? We haven't done either I am afraid, we do want to try Marella as they do some lovely Med cruises. @EmmaCruises and @paulandcarolelovetotravel have cruised with Marella though - hopefully that helps a little :)

[@susanmerricks4148]

Thankyou, yes my friends have done marrella cruise run by Tui said was very gd. I wod like to try myself. By the way you were right about baklava on iona was awesome.Thankyou. Keep videos coming. Sue.

[@cctesta]

Hi both. We love this episode. Just wondering, what are you day to day jobs? Xx

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! One of us works in retail and the other local gov IT - so neither anything exciting 😂

[@cctesta]

@@CruiseMonkeys we are on Enchanted now. What red wine should we order by the glass on the included package xx

[@CruiseMonkeys]

We loved Renegade which is a blend. 😋 🍷

[@cctesta]

@@CruiseMonkeys that’s the one! I knew you’d mentioned it on a previous video. Thanks both xx

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Enjoy 👍👍

[@daqiao]

sorry probably missed info some where but what month are you cruising ? thinking of Fjords next year end of July .Just heard you say middle of JUNE lol lovely vlogs thanks .

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Hello! This vlog was filmed between the 4-11th of June this year. It takes me quite some time to edit and put the videos together. We’ve been to the fjords twice in June and once in July, for the most part we’ve had decent weather hope this helps!

[@daqiao]

@@CruiseMonkeys your vlogs have helped me decide I defiantly want to visit fjords thanks

[@brianhyde653]

New subscriber loving your videos 😂 could you tell me the protocol regarding testing before boarding. We are doing France and Spain on Sky Princess in September. Thanks

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Welcome to the channel! When we went in June, they required us to do observes tests. We used medicspot and it was done over a zoom call, they talk you through it, watch you do it and then upload a photo. We had a fit to fly certified back within 30 minutes. Keep an eye on the princess website for the latest info as it can change quickly.

[@brianhyde653]

@@CruiseMonkeys Thanks a lot , I thought maybe you could get them done when you board .Really enjoying your channel we watched and laughed through so many . Thanks again

[@Wenchework]

As a local I can tell you you missed the tru jems of the locals that is in mørkridsdalen also the you missed local food just wished you guys could have gotten that experience

[@CruiseMonkeys]

I’m sure we’ll be back so thanks for the tips

[@andrewhillyard2024]

Best so far due to the time devoted to the stunning scenery. You must expand your vocabulary beyond 'lovely' and 'awesome'! I don't enjoy the time you spend sitting around drinking telling us what a great time you're having. You should be having a good time at those prices!

[@CruiseMonkeys]

I don’t understand what you mean exactly by saying “you should be having a good time at those prices” we do/did have a good time! A great time in fact! These videos are primarily our holiday videos/memories the fact some people can make use of the info is a bonus, but that is the main reason we make them, self indulgent maybe, but we make them for us. I understand some people don’t like the drinking aspect but as a rule that’s usually towards the end of the vlogs, we don’t drink from the moment we wake up most of the day is spent exploring ports etc… again, it’s our holiday video so what we film is what/how we spend our time on cruises. This cruise was spent with a large group of friends, we had so much fun it was great, the weather being so fantastic was also an added bonus! If I say lovely and awesome all the time it’s because I mean it, I don’t pretend to or act up for the camera like some you tubers, what you see is what you get with us. We do make videos like our Let’s talk ship videos that cover things like the ship in more detail if those sort of videos are more to your liking, more review based as opposed to on location live on site experiences like our vlogs.

[@gregmallon1]

What time of year was this?

[@CruiseMonkeys]

This one was early June 2022 - brilliant weather, went last year in early July and got drenched! Norway a little unpredictable.

[@BeardGangDaveee]

What month did you guys visit?

[@CruiseMonkeys]

This was in early June :)

[@BeardGangDaveee]

@@CruiseMonkeys thanks, we went on P&O Iona in April and the weather was a little bit chillier. Olden was my favourite place! We've booked sky princess to go in May. Can't wait

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Hope you have a great time!