Whilst your Hand-Crafted Highlights cruise may be a
little way off, we wanted to get in touch to make you aware of changes we’ve made
to our port call times in Ålesund and Olden.
What’s changing?
To help you make the most of
the breathtaking Norwegian Fjords, we’ll be including additional scenic
cruising, giving you more time to enjoy these hand‑picked highlights from the
comfort of Balmoral.
On 30 August, following our visit to Ålesund, we’ll sail into the spectacular Hjørundfjord, often
regarded as one of Norway’s most beautiful fjords. Framed by dramatic alpine
peaks and dotted with small settlements along the shoreline, it’s an area rich
in history and atmosphere, with strong links to Norway’s Viking past.
On 31 August, following
our visit to Olden, we’ve brought forward the timing of our scenic cruising
through the stunning Nordfjord. This change ensures you can fully enjoy the
experience without it overlapping with evening mealtimes. Nordfjord is renowned
for its dramatic and varied landscapes, including Europe’s highest sea cliff,
and is rich in heritage, lying at the heart of Norway’s Viking history.
What times can we go ashore?
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Port of call
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Time ashore
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Ålesund
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09:30 – 16:00
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Olden
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08:00 – 15:30
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If you’ve arranged tours
independently, please contact your provider to make them aware of the change.
We appreciate these changes
may feel a little disappointing, however they’ve been made with great care and
with your experience at their heart. By allowing more time in some of the most
breathtaking parts of the Norwegian Fjords, you’ll be able to slow down and
truly take in their extraordinary beauty.
Plan your cruise with our new
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A few helpful reminders:
• Your
Journey Guide, which includes all you need to know about available tours,
experiences and your cruise will be sent to you at least 12 weeks before you
embark Balmoral.
• Your Cruise Ticket will follow three weeks before your check‑in day.
• Your luggage labels will arrive by post approximately two weeks before you
set sail.
We’ll see you onboard soon.
Your Guest Experience Team
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines