We sailed our first Norwegian Fjords Cruise 2024 | Our Honest Full Review | The Good, Bad and Ugly

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In our JJ Cruise News today, just like the World’s Largest Cruise Ship Wonder of the Seas Cruise did in 2022, we sailed on our own maiden voyage - our First Norwegian Fjords Cruise and share our review of our Norwegian Fjord Cruise 2023! We share our First Impressions of our Norwegian Fjords Cruise onboard Celebrity Cruises biggest cruise ship class on Celebrity Apex Cruise Ship 2023! We tell you the Good, the Bad, and the UGLY of our first Norwegian Fjords Cruise Review 2023!
In the cruise news latest, join us as we chat through this cruise news today. The latest cruise news we are bringing is all about our first Norwegian Fjords Cruise Full Review including New Things we have experienced on the Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Apex Cruise Ship 2023. This latest cruise news proves Norwegian Fjords cruises 2023 are full of interesting experiences that are unique to Norwegian cruises first impressions review include people onboard, demographics as well as age range, family cruisers, overall vibe onboard, views, food and dining experiences as well as excursion comparisons, Norwegian food, WiFi connection onboard, weather, currency exchanges, and so much more! On Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Cruises’ largest cruise ship class for Norway Cruises, there are so many things to do! Venues onboard the Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Apex Cruise Ship and that are on the Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Edge Cruise Cruise Ship Class 2023 include Eden, Magic Carpet, and favorites such as Oceanview Buffet, Raw on 5, Luminae, Blu Restaurant, Mast Grill, and Sunset Bar! Will this Norwegian Fjords Cruise Ship Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Apex Cruise Ship 2023 make cruise news headlines? What are your first impressions of Norwegian Fjords Cruises 2023? This is the latest cruise news allowing cruising to restart! We are talking about what this cruise ship news means for the major North American cruise lines, Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Virgin Voyages, and Disney Cruise Line and how it ties into the Cruise Restart.
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[@dianeschmiane]

I just got back from Holland America's Voyage of the Midnight Sun, where you go all the way up into the Arctic Circle, and it was AWESOME. I agree with most of what's in this video (and aren't these two the cutest?) but I do have some things to add. The crowd on our ship was probably older (guessing the median age in the high sixties) with about 1K passengers from the Netherlands, 500 from the US, and the other 1K from miscellaneous Europe and Australia, so people were very civilized, polite, and fairly chill. I too worried about our reception in the fjord ports due to some wanting to close them to big ships to protect the environment, but people were kind and welcoming. That said, the train in Flam sold out quickly (we did all our own excursions because the ship excursions sold out months in advance) and they were very easy to organize in port, but the key was to be among the first to get off the boat, get your tickets and get on the excursions before the hoards, especially if there was more than one ship in port. The prices we paid were typically half of what the ship charged. Everyone was fine speaking English, and we never needed local cash because we used our debit card for everything (tap to pay is everywhere). Yes, there were a lot of electric cars, and they did diminish noise, but I live in the forest, and I would say that every port was still noisy (J&J must live in a city, lol). The seas were NOT always calm in my experience, especially as you go further north. Yes, the fjords are calm, but the Norwegian Sea is not. We had multiple days of 10-20 foot waves, so if you get seasick, this is probably not the cruise for you. Our so-called premium Wi-Fi was horribly slow for the entire trip, and it did cut out in the fjords, so I got way behind on my KZbin watching... :) Every port town was charming and walkable with nature hikes/walks nearby and local restaurants to try. We saw reindeer, eagles, and all kinds of interesting birds. Plus some whales! Also, May was tulip season, so we saw so many incredible flowers. It would be spring at the lower elevations and still winter a couple thousand feet up with snow-capped mountains and rushing waterfalls. Absolutely spectacular! Holland America had incredible blackout curtains that kept all the light out when you didn't want to see the midnight sun, no face mask required. Definitely, be prepared for rain and cold. We had a lot of sun, but there were some wet days when I was glad to have boots for sloshing around puddles. As for the potential closing of the fjords to big cruise ships, yes, definitely possible, so book now rather than later. Interestingly, the ship we were on, the Nieuw Statendam, is propelled by electricity (they use diesel to generate all the electricity needed for the ship) and so, such ships may be allowed to continue this route because the small port towns do benefit economically from tourism. But, Norway is a rich oil country, so they may decide they don't need tourism dollars coming at the expense of their beautiful landscape. We shall see. I came back with 6,557 photos and video clips from this amazing adventure, so, time to sort through this and put a story together. Alaska vs Norway? I agree with J&J, do both, they're totally different and spectacular, but do Norway first because the clock may run out on this incredible destination... ⏰

[@patip6698]

Thanks JJ in advance for the video. Hi Diane, I would also like to save the price. Might I know if every port has the tour counter for booking the excursion. I tired to search and look in google map. It seems quite hard to locate these centres. Thanks a lot!

[@tfriel040944]

We were on RC Jewel of the Seas earlier this month and had a wonderful time cruising the fjords. The scenery is truly breathtaking at almost every turn. I ended up taking well over 900 pictures and video. I'm so glad we were able to do it!

[@tristanjustin4335]

The Norwegian Fjords are simply amazing! We would go time and time again to enjoy the nature and peaceful tranquility

[@lisaanderson8235]

As a well seasoned traveller (aka Gen X in my 50's), I appreciate you called us mature and not old. 😉It's the little things. LOL The sleeping tip was super helpful! I know light can really be disruptive to a lot of folks. 😴

[@janicehemen4203]

Perfect timing! I am leaving for my Norwegian fjord cruise tomorrow!!! I ❤️ your enthusiasm and now I am even more excited to go! Didn't even think about rain pants. Excellent information, guys!

[@ivetavolkova3975]

2 days ago I returned from my first Norwegian Fjords Cruise. It was fantastic experience!

[@Dogs538]

I was on a Windstar cruise for 18 days going from Copenhagen, all the way north end of Norway. Being not a floating city, we were able to get into Fjords that the giant monsters could not go into. It was breathtaking, probably on the top of my list to visit, and I have been on 37 cruises!!

[@neresq]

We sailed 11 nts. along the entire Norwegian coast on a Hurtigruten 600 pax ship - but with only 150 of us onboard - from Bergen up to Kirkenes and back this past DECEMBER. It was part of a full month we spent in Sweden, Denmark and Norway. Yes, it was very, very cold (especially since we're from Florida) but we got to experience Polar Nights, Northern Lights and the beauty of Scandinavian Christmas decor everywhere, set against all the snow, and we were well-prepared with proper clothing. It was truly a standout vacation among all the ones we've taken all over the world, and right up there amongst our faves (Greek isles and Southeast Asia).

[@infectdiseaseepidemiology2599]

Geiranger used to be a delightful small town in the late ‘80s well before cruise ships inundated Geirangerfjordet. I lived in Norway for 6 mos then and it was a fun drive and ferry excursion from Trondheim. It is hard to imagine what it may be like now. I go back to Norway every few years but not to Geiranger. It is quite possible to explore these areas by land and ferry-and nice and flexible.

[@calebfisher9945]

Only thing now is the same law is imposed on the ferry industry as well. Everything has to be a zero emission vehicle now by 2025. So almost all of the Norway Fjords are an UNESCO Hertitage. Happy to see this happen for the region, sad for those who will be impacted by the loss of revenue.

[@Pippins666]

My wife and I are in Norway right now, in a small campervan. We left the campsite at Geiranger only yesterday, just as a smaller cruise ship came in. The previous day a HUGE and ugly (I am a retired Navy man - I appreciate fine lines on ships. This was just a block of flats on a steel hull) P&O ship was obliterating the view, and passengers were wandering around aimlessly in the bitterly cold drizzle (22nd May 2023). We were here 24 years ago, when 2 cruise ships were in, with engines running all day, and a thick pall of pollution hung over the fjord all day. Now Norwegians are waking up to pollution, and in the next year or two cruise ships will be required to have zero emissions while in fjords. Cruise ships and their passengers contribute nothing to the local economy, they take all their meals on board. Ships are resupplied by huge lorries that trail after the ship, from port to port, adding to congestion on the narrow and twisty roads. I am sure the cruise lines pay very large sums to the port authorities for the use of the fjord and facilities, but very little of that makes its way into the pockets of locals. We are currently on a campsite we were on 24 years ago, near the snout of the Briksdal glacier. We were shocked at how much that glacier has retreated. 24 years ago our son went on a guided walk on the glacier. Now that is no longer possible, and access to the glacier here i forbidden. GLOBAL WARMING IS REAL, GUYS!

[@peacefulminimalist2028]

​@@Pippins666 From a Norwegian, thank you for recognising this. We don't want to shun the cruise tourists, but we're tired of the pollution. You're also very right about the revenue - will hardly be noticed. In fact I think more Norwegians will visit these ports when there's less cruise traffic.

[@magnuswalker7957]

Dam tourists spoil everything

[@cydneystephen2814]

Hey guys. In watching you and a few others travel influencers, you guys give us insight re: nature, language barriers, the physical challenges for folks with mobility issues( stairs , walking between rocks on beaches, hiking, trails , walking distances or need a taxi, ship excursion VS a cheaper one at the stands once off the ship, food, rough seas, currency, weather etc. Great tips and insight. Thanks so much.

[@Thomas_Heinonen]

But not telling how much they pollute !

[@JJCruise]

Actually, cars, trains and airplanes put out way more emissions than cruise ships. In fact cruise lines are focused on becoming energy efficient and environmentally friendly (most coming out with new ships each year to do so). In fact, our ship in the Fjords did a full zero emissions stop at Flam. This can’t fully be said for automakers, or other transportation types. So we actually are proud cruisers as our industry is recognizing where it can improve and is doing so. ☺️

[@JJCruise]

Thanks Cydney for watching and sharing your kind thoughts!! 🤗🥳

[@amybrock2592]

Great tips!! I was worried about the lack of excursion choices on the ship, but your tip to wait and book at each port was invaluable. I've only booked a walking tour through the ship in Bergen, otherwise we were either going to wander or see if there were tours in port. It sounds like we should stick with that! I'm very excited for our Fjords cruise now. Thank you so much!

[@JJCruise]

We are excited for you! 🥳

[@phyllisphilp9014]

I cruised the fjords on NCL Jewel. It was AWESOME! I loved Flam best. We took a train (on our own) up the mountain and ziplined partway down. We hiked the rest of the way down, and ut was the most beautiful hike I've ever done.

[@JJCruise]

That train has such a beautiful view! 🥳

[@edwardbarreto8410]

Great tips! We just took the Viking Jupiter there last year and you are so right! Our port excursions were all tailored and personalized for us through Viking - so on the Flam railway we rode in the first car and had private rides in places like the Bergen funicular. We paid a small fortune for our trip and I feel better after learning about your port excursion tips that I see where the money went. Phew! Thanks for the insight.

[@erics607]

I just got home from a cruise 2 weeks ago where half of it was spent in Norway. When talking about the weather, it's basically the western part of the country that gets a ton of rain. I was in Bergen for 4 days, and it rained 3 of the 4 days we were there. We went to Eidfjord and the weather wasn't much better. However when we got to Stavanger and made our way to Oslo, the weather was sunny every single day, and you didn't have to worry about rain much. I just looked up the weather forecast for Bergen today, and it is calling for rain 13 of the next 14 days, and this is peak travel time for Norway. As far as the sunlight goes, that really messed me up. It could be 9:00 at night and it would look like it's late afternoon outside. I took a picture after the sun had set at 12:30 in the morning, and the sky was dark, but the horizon had a pinkish orange glow to it. Then approximately 2 1/2 hours later, the sun would start rising again. This was early June when I was there. Now depending where you're at in Norway, the sun may set for an hour before it begins to rise again. I eventually got used to it, but it was really weird being awake at 1:00 in the morning and thinking it was 10:00 PM back home in the states where I'm from.

[@HrHaakon]

As someone from Bergen, I'm happy you got such good weather... :p Remember, so long as the trees don't fly, it doesn't blow *that* much.

[@andreas4268]

Great review….I wondered about the reception at ports as I had heard about the protests as well. Very good to know! It looks like a fabulous trip and very enjoyable for a nature cruise experience. Thanks also for the advice on the excursions and using credit cards. Super review guys! ❤️😊

[@karenbryant3923]

Absolutely informative and delightful report on the Norwegian Fjords cruise! You guys ROCK!!

[@maryiaono7190]

Back in 2015 I cruised both the Fjords of Norway and then Alaska. I enjoyed both and now know why Alaska is called the last frontier. This is unlike Norway. The last port in Norway in May was very cold with snow and sleet. The cruise in Alaska was end of July beginning of August. Once again it was cold and rained every day. On both you had to be prepared for all types of weather. Best to dress in layers. I would definitely cruise both again.

[@JJCruise]

Greta advice!

[@susanwestfall2051]

My sister and I (widows in mid-70’s) just got off the Anthem of the Seas 2 days ago. We cruised from Southampton to Haugesund, Geiranger, and Bergen. I agree about Geiranger being a “cruise port town”, but Bergen was lovely. Due to mobility issues, we opted for a bus tour in each town but were happy with what we experienced. It was an altogether amazing cruise. I have seen fjords in both Alaska and New Zealand but the ones in Norway are spectacular.

[@kativosk]

So fun to see the cruise we were on with y'all! Thanks!

[@lpdude2005]

During 2023 and 2024, there will be opportunities for all ships to connect to the electricity grid in Norway - when they are at anchor. Most ferries in Norway now run on electricity - the same applies to tourist boats and boats to the islands within a couple of years. It gets so much better

[@becky9194]

This was great information. I am going on my Norwegian Cruise in August, and this video was so very helpful.

[@reneejohnson2048]

Thanks so much for these tips! What a terrific video! We're doing a fjord and arctic circle cruise in two weeks and this was very helpful. I've been so busy with work, I haven't had time to book excursions in advance. I will take your advice and book when we get there.

[@kathyazzarito5950]

Oh my gosh guys! This was such an informative video. I learn a lot each time I watch you. Loved Alaska - thank you for talking about the differences. You’ve convinced me to travel to see the Norwegian fjords. Now gotta convince the hubby😂

[@JJCruise]

Thanks Kathy! We definitely know you will love it! 🥳

[@jackpotadventures]

Thank you for the tip on booking excursions once on land. We have been looking at the cruise excursions and felt many were pricey. This helps tremendously!!❤

[@JJCruise]

So happy to help! 🥳

[@brickhouse2165]

We are cruising out of Rotterdam on the Apex to the fjords on July 29. Really appreciate your recap as we begin to think about packing, excursions, etc. My husband and I met you on the Edge transatlantic in 2022 and glad to see you both continuing to travel and report the good and bad.

[@JJCruise]

You are going to have a wonderful cruise!! Be sure to bring layers and water-proof outerwear, and enjoy the beauty that is Norway! 🇳🇴

[@jackpotadventures]

Can’t wait to hear all about it!!

[@crimlarksSteve]

Great video, gentlemen! My wife and I will be cruising Norway this year, so this was really timely for us. We always love your videos.

[@ptc5184]

Thanks guys, that was very informative. We are booked on the Apex next summer and this will help us so much!

[@dollyc4314]

Loved cruising the fjords, Geirangerfjord reminded me of the little town nestled under our Christmas tree. So glad you enjoyed it. Also found how the ship pivots (turns around inside the fjord) interesting.

[@racheyg1980]

Awesome ! Thanks guys! Booked in may , can’t wait! You two are lovely 🥰

[@JJCruise]

So glad to hear! Enjoy the Fjords!

[@penelopemicklethwaite8161]

100% agree! Can't wait for our 2nd Norway trip, spring '25 P&O Britannia. Much easier for us as in U.K. Very happy you decided to 'cross the pond' to have this experience, will be in reverse for us when hubby retires & we can do Alaska!🤗☺

[@johnlyons1330]

Thanks for the tips! I'm on a Norwegian Fjords cruise this July. It is the "Land of the Midnight Sun" cruise, up to the Artic Circle so I'm actually excited to have the Sun NOT set for a few days!

[@JJCruise]

Should be a fantastic cruise! 🥳

[@danielbobberson9849]

Very helpful...great tips. Good for Norway to protect what they have.

[@JJCruise]

Thank you Daniel! We appreciate you watching the video.

[@TropicLuv]

Excellent information guys! Such a beautiful, beautiful place!

[@meggmegg6656]

Thanks for all the info. Definitely thinking about going! Love the nature trips!

[@JJCruise]

Definitely the perfect cruise for you!

[@marianneandrolandgreber9752]

We are going next summer to celebrate our 30th Anniversary for the exact reason you mentioned at the end! We did Alaska last year and want to do Norway as well. Moved up our timeline as to see Geiranger and Flam.

[@susanthielen4464]

100% agree! We have done both!

[@tjbmom123]

Thank you so much for this information

[@karenruane7297]

Great vlog guys, really helpful - me and the hubby are doing almost the same cruise next year on Apex and I was leaning towards doing independent excursion anyway, so looks like the right choice! Can't wait!!!

[@JJCruise]

Yes! Great choice! 🥳

[@paulasimson4939]

Super, super helpful! I'm hoping to to this cruise in 2024.

[@nicolagordon1816]

3 weeks until our Norwegian Cruise. Our first cruise ever. Can't wait.

[@amber-leamcevoy3970]

So excited i have just booked a trip next August to go with my Nanna for her 80th and my Mam ! Cant wait :D

[@virginialemm864]

Thanks so much for this video! We just returned 5/29 from an extensive cruise through Viking. We absolutely LOVED it. We flew into Oslo, via Paris. Had a couple days there, took the wonderful train ride across Norway, to Bergen…the beginning of the fjords. We had absolutely fantastic weather the entire cruise (went throughout the British Isles), and the Norwegians asked us not to leave!…we had apparently blessed them with rain-free days and nights. Bergen is at the beginning of the fjords, and can’t tell you just how beautiful it is. But of course, you got back from a cruise there yourselves! This video was very informative, and YES, I do seriously recommend taking a Norwegian fjord cruise…getting a taste of it in Bergen whetted my appetite for MORE. We’ve already booked a repeat Alaskan cruise for next year, for my husband’s birthday. Thank You!

[@erics607]

Were you on the Viking Jupiter? I was in Bergen 2 days prior to you arriving, and then boarded the ship for the Homelands cruise the day you left.

[@virginialemm864]

@@erics607 hi, no we were on the Viking Venus. Gorgeous new ship. I think Viking Jupiter is also pretty new.

[@FraserAtSea]

My goodness, what a ship and cruise line you chose for the Fjords - I'd absolutely love to do this itinerary on EDGE class - it must've been fantastic with those amazing outside decks!

[@epicgameztv]

TY for sharing..

[@kimt763]

Very informative…Thanks for giving inspiration to our next cruise!

[@thefridaythe13thfiend]

Hope it’s as beautiful as it looks!!! Going on the Anthem of the seas!

[@JJCruise]

It is even more beautiful! You will love it!

[@iteachteachers3370]

Heading to Norway in May! Thanks for the tips. I LOVE your smiles! 😊

[@jimboandkris]

Excellent content as usual. Thanks guys!

[@JJCruise]

Thank you so much for watching Kris!

[@slowmads]

We’re headed to Norway on Sky Princess on June 17. . . Thanks for the insights. I even booked the restaurant in Andalsnes that was featured on Succession! We are taking 1 ship excursion-the rest on our own via Blue Puffin, Norway Excursions and DIY. Can’t wait!

[@JJCruise]

Sounds awesome!! Have the best of times!! 🥳

[@jeffreywagner5234]

Thanks for the great review!!

[@JJCruise]

Thanks for watching!

[@Nomadic_Domestics]

Last year we went to Norway on PO Iona and liked the destination so much that we went second time this year with Celebrity Silhouette. Both lines/ships have pros and cons, but Norway makes up for everything. Our favourite ports Olden and Stavanger

[@Nomadic_Domestics]

@@Mrs.Skull_ For some reason my detailed answer was deleted. In short, Celebrity, but very marginally. Both have pros and cons. Our kids are younger (8), so still enjoying children's club activities and these were really great on Silhouette. I will probably still try another line next time we travel.

[@vickyb5935]

This was THE best review of the Fjords and sooo informative! Thank you from Switzerland!

[@JJCruise]

We are so happy to help Vicky! Thanks for watching! 🥳

[@xunyangful]

going in July!, so helpful!

[@robertrice6735]

great info! I can hardly wait to go!

[@JJCruise]

Have a wonderful cruise!

[@mrsschwitzer]

Wonderful review. Very useful information!

[@JJCruise]

So glad to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@sherylvaillancourt446]

We are going on the same cruise in August, we used onboard credits to book excursions. Looks wonderful.

[@JJCruise]

Enjoy Norway 🇳🇴!!

[@loriminard6460]

Beautiful sights guys thanks ! Almost 40 k way to go !

[@uba51]

While watching your Instagram stories - I went ahead and booked my cruise for next summer! So, thank you!

[@JJCruise]

Have a wonderful cruise!

[@MaddieOlson1993]

LOVED this!

[@JJCruise]

Thank you so much Maddie! ❤️

[@evanthonypaglinawan]

Hi, i really enjoyed watching the vlog plus very informative so i subs here. My i ask, do you have a vlog on what to bring and wear when going to norway cruise as we are going this September. Im gathering information on how and what to bring esp clothing. Thank you and all the best to your channel

[@Ro7068]

Can I say that I LOVE you both! I just found you through a search for a Norwegian Fjords cruise and just binge watched most of your videos. They are the best out there! Thank you for the great and entertaining content. I've subscribed, of course!

[@JJCruise]

Thank you so much for watching and subscribing!! We are so happy to hear you love our content! 🥰

[@cathyspanton1716]

Loved my Norway cruise... it was storybook beautiful... great video

[@JJCruise]

Thanks Cathy for watching! 🥳

[@Chris.T616]

I enjoy your videos so much!

[@SNEriksen]

I have been deciding between Norway, Iceland and Mediterranean. Thanks to your videos I’ve decided Norway for my 40th!! Thanks for all the amazing information for all the destinations!

[@admranger]

What'd you guys do for transfers to Rotterdam and then from Amsterdam to the airport. We're doing this cruise the end of July, staying in Amsterdam a few days before the cruise and one day after the cruise (airfare was soooooo much cheaper a day after disembarkation).

[@user-kl7kr5yw5g]

Thanks for nice info！

[@patriciaaikens5739]

Just subscribed to you guys. We are going to the Fjords high season (late June) for the first time. We want to do the railroad in Flam, but fear the train filling up. Instead of buying tickets from the cruise line in advance, can we buy them ahead online?

[@barbarashuster9029]

Heading back to Rotterdam, the North Sea was pretty bumpy. They canceled one of the dancing shows one night and we didn't go to the orange party because it was hard to stand up let alone dance.

[@kathyslocombe1182]

SPOT ON review! We did the Norwegian Fjords cruise in May, 2022 and it was amazing....just as you said. We're in our early 70s 😀and were able to completely enjoy everything we did. In Bergen, we walked and walked ... to the Folibanen. In Alesund and Olden, we took the City Train, which was so worth it. In Stavanger, we took the Lyslefjord cruise and saw amazing waterfalls, and of course, Pulpit Rock. None of these excursions were done through the ship, but on our own as you so suggested...and much cheaper. I thought your comparison between the Norwegian Fjords and Alaska was very fair. We live in Vancouver, BC and have done Alaska twice and we were concerned that Norway would 'resemble' Alaska. We found that it did not, for the reasons you so aptly explained.

[@JJCruise]

Thanks for watching and sharing your experience as well!! 🥳

[@carriereid4234]

Thanks for the advice about the Flaam train. Gonna be there in 2 weeks time!

[@JJCruise]

Enjoy! 🥳

[@NataliaSeptember.]

Thank you for your review! BTW you guys are super cute and awesome!

[@honorabracken3597]

I just love you two. So cute! (Yes, I am old.) This area is definitely on my list of places. Thanks for the info.

[@ifredpr]

Excellent. Thank you for all the information, comparisons and enthusiasm!! I’m interested in all Scandinavia. Do you think Norway should be cruised separately?

[@dwaynesenn992]

Great review! We are booked to do the fjords on the Sky Princess August 8 2023. Can’t wait!!

[@JJCruise]

Enjoy!! 🥳

[@christophersteele2531]

I enjoyed your video very much. It looks like you both had a great time! We are cruising there in August of this year and very much looking forward to it. I learned some good things here. We were trying to decide to book excursions through the cruise line or do it on shore. I think I have the info I need now. Were you ever worried about getting back to the ship on time in Norway?

[@debbief2882]

Looked amazing.

[@tdsalumni8953]

The concern about booking on your own is that at height of season, excursions can get sold out, even on land. For our trip July 31, some were already sold out both on ship tours and land. Your cruise was in May, so I’m not sure if there would be as much available (like a train) once off the ship.

[@ValeriePoulos]

We went to Norway alone, after we had been on Royal Caribbean transatlantic cruise from Florida to Amsterdam We booked it all on our own. We followed the Norway in a Nutshell tour and spent 3 days following the path. We found the Norwegian People to be very welcoming and well, just really nice. The scenery was indescribably awesome! I was so in awe! It was the best! I 've done a lot of traveling, and it was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Don't be afraid to go on your own. You can do it! Like they emphasize on this video, it is really nice not to be with a big tour group! We got much better attention and private customer service.

[@barbarashuster9029]

When we were in Amsterdam our guide told us it was pretty much English that even the Dutch people use as there are so many different dialects in the country that they can't talk to each other! 😂

[@Cruisebetty]

Thank you! Great info

[@ImaginationTravelTips]

I love the video. Very helpful. I’m concerned about not taking a ship’s excursions, due to the promise they will hold the ship in case of delays…traffic, accidents on the road, etc. Do the non-ship excursions offer the same guarantee? Also, are there long lines to book non-ship excursions? Thanks.

[@edwardstrand165]

That country is BEAUTIFUL

[@Draperfan33]

This is great. I can’t wait to sail to the fjords in august.

[@JJCruise]

Enjoy!

[@mikebilon8208]

Excellent in all respects. We want to go in the winter season for the Northern Lights and thanks for describing the ports even though the maybe snowed in.👍

[@peacefulminimalist2028]

The west coast of Norway has very little snow in winter, some winters hardly any. If you want to see the northern lights there's a very low probability for that if you take the same ctruise as them. Northern Norway is best for the northern lights :)

[@vickynardeBIV]

Great information!

[@JJCruise]

Thanks for watching!

[@goutambiswas8420]

Could you please let me know which one is the cheaper cruise to visit Norwegian Fjords? Thank you

[@krispressler1005]

Planning our excursions for next year and not sure what to choose for Geiranger and Haugesund Fjords. I like having our excursions planned in advance but we do like independent tours so curious what options you found.

[@hairdresser1300]

What a fantastic informative video

[@JJCruise]

Thank you so much!

[@jamess5154]

Going there in a little over 2 weeks. We have our excursions booked through line but only because we have so much OBC that they are free. But after seeing your video maybe we can figure out something else to spend our money on and book on-shore.

[@mikeeno104]

J and J, just subscribed... Than you for your video's...

[@JJCruise]

Thanks Mike! We are so happy to hear! 🥳

[@TheTravelingGamblers]

Thanks for this great and very informative video. We are about go on this exact cruise and your tips are going to be very useful for us😉

[@JJCruise]

We are so excited for you!! 🥳

[@TheTravelingGamblers]

@@JJCruise ❤️

[@dolores8302]

My first time seeing your youtube channel. I found this video searching for info about Norway cruises. Really nice content in your video, with video clips and thoughtful information. Question.... Which Celebrity itinerary did you take? I can't find in on their website.

[@JJCruise]

Celebrity Apex Europe North - thanks for watching and the kind words!

[@geonurse2]

You two are adorable and I love your content- keep smiling❣️🫶🏻

[@JJCruise]

Thanks Leanne! 🫶

[@HelgeKS]

to your "ubgly point" , if they were to close Geiranger or Flåm, you still have another 1700 fjords remaining - some of which even more dramatic and beatiful I might add... no sweat.

[@petrichor649]

Its great to see a vast pollution machine amongst such natural beauty.

[@joycemusculus3045]

We are in Venice waiting to get on Jewel in Amsterdam. Your advice for Norway will be very helpful. We may now cancel some of our tours and book when we get there. Love your channel and thanks.

[@JJCruise]

Happy to help! Enjoy the Fjords!! 🥳

[@mingfoster8861]

Beautiful video.

[@ccdoe2441]

On which side of the ship would you recommend to book a cabin? I'm considering visiting Flam and Geiranger.

[@dianaschulz6593]

Great review,

[@JJCruise]

Thanks Diana!

[@craigo2142]

Hey guys!! Lots of good energy. How long was your cruise and did you go all the way up to the north top of Norway or just partially up? I've heard if you want to try and see northern lights, you must go all the way. Thanks for this great primer as I'm doing the cruise 2024.

[@brianbray2262]

My very first cruise I booked all excursions through the ship not knowing they charge almost double the price. Since, I book through company websites or when we arrive in port. I know they GUARANTEE return to ship but most excursion companies are AWARE of ship arrivals/departures. We never had any issues making it back to port on time and usually arrive sooner than the GUARANTEED packed cruise bus.

[@JJCruise]

Completely agree! 🙌🏽