
And to be honest I just wanted an excuse to look through my photos and reminisce again, LOL so here we are.
And no, this post is not sponsored in any way, shape, or form – I just genuinely loved this Bergen fjord cruise that much. Visiting the Norwegian fjords was a huge bucket list item of mine, and I’m happy to say it somehow exceeded my embarrassingly high expectations. I do admit that while Bergen was cool, it wasn’t my FAVORITE place ever (although I did LOVE the hills and easy access to nature), BUT it was home to my favorite activity ever and that is the fjord cruise.

Here’s all you need to know about your first Norwegian fjord cruise and why I loved this fjord tour so much and would 38578348349% go on another one.
BEST TIME TO GO

That said, I’d imagine that it might be a LOT more crowded on the boats in the summer. I’ve seen photos and they look terrifying to my introvert self. So, here’s my take on best time to go on a Norwegian fjords cruise:
- If you hate the cold and don’t mind crowds and higher prices, summer is probably the best time to go for you.
- If you want less crowds, don’t mind the possibility that it miiiiight be a little chilly, and want to see autumn foliage then fall is probs your jam.
- If you’re like me and hate crowds but embrace the cold (all while complaining about it) then brave the winter, baby, and score those lower prices while you’re at it! Spring also probably works for this, too, but you’ll pay higher prices starting in April.
WHAT TO WEAR & PACK

I wore:
- Winter coat with hood (If your coat isn’t waterproof, be sure to bring something you can put over it that is in case of rain! An umbrella might not be the best since it can get pretty windy on the deck.)
- Thermal underarmour + sweater
- Thermal leggings under my jeans
- Hat/earmuffs (CRUCIAL – the wind makes your ears and face so cold)
- Turtle fur + scarf bc I am extra AF and hate being cold ever
- Gloves (but hang onto them tight so they don’t blow away)
- Warm socks + boots
- Sunglasses (it can be really sunny despite the cold temps!)
- Sunscreen (the sun can reflect off the water, people)

But of course, Bergen is on the west coast which isn’t as cold as many other places in Norway. The further north you go, the colder it gets.
You probably also want to bring food and water unless you want to pay both arms and legs for a cracker crumb. Seriously, food and drinks are E-X-P-E-N-S-I-V-E in Norway.
And don’t worry, there are bathrooms on the boat so if you drink a shitload of water like myself you’ll be golden.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Our tickets were 550NOK each, which was about $60 USD, but those were off season prices; it looks like they’re 680NOK (about $70 USD) from April to December.
IS THE SEA ROUGH?

OUR RØDNE FJORD TOUR FROM BERGEN

Bergen is actually nicknamed “The Gateway to the Fjords of Norway” (heart eyes) due to its location. It’s sandwiched between the longest fjord, Sognefjord, and Hardangerfjord (which doesn’t seem to have any other claim to fame other than being called “beautiful”, but I mean, let’s be real, I’d imagine all Norwegian fjords are?). The particular tour we did is on the Osterfjord, and goes to the Mostraumen strait, ending at the village of Mo before turning back around.


I was also happy I was able to get this pretty famous shot:


I learned that you get the best photo from the water when I trekked down there, crossed the street, and basically almost fell in the water trying to fit as many of the buildings in the picture as possible. Of course, I realized after that you can go to the other side of the dock and snap a similar one…But I still think the best vantage point is from the water!

Oh you’ll see them. You’ll see them alright. Since it’s clear that I do a pretty shitty job describing things, here’s a montage *cue the ~dRAmA~:







I was a little bummed that it was from plastic cups, and I wish I’d brought an extra cup in hindsight. Or asked if I could use my water bottle. So just a heads up about that!



As soon as it’s safe to (and my wallet has recovered), I’d love to go back to Norway ASAP and spend all my money on more Norwegian fjord tours. Because the Norwegian fjords are just that beautiful!
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Those photos are so beautiful! I’ve never been to Norway but it’s always been high on my list and you just convinced me that I should go as soon as borders reopen!
It’s such a beautiful country, and I would love to explore more, too! The fjord cruise was one of the only things I was able to do that involved ‘nature’ while I was there so I really want to go back and see more of the countryside.
Such a beautiful country. Great info on the post.
It really is, at least the little I saw of it anyway! Glad you enjoyed, Rachel 🙂
Wow what an incredible adventkre! The fjords are absolutely breathtaking. We definitely have Norway on our bucket list. Thanks for sharing!
They really are! Hope you enjoy it when you make it there 🙂