There are mountains plunging into the sea from hundreds of meters, there are fjords ... the ideal way to discover Norway's varied coastal landscape. Take the whole cruise from Bergen to Kirkenes ...

Looking at Norway ... map, you could imagine that Thor took his hammer to it, splintering the elongated coastline into bits. In fact, its 63,962 miles, incorporating 50,000 islands and 1,190 ...

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Traveler-approved cruise operators include RIB Oslo and Norway Yacht Charter, but the cheapest and most popular way to explore the fjord is via a tour with Båtservice Sightseeing. Affiliated with ...

If picturesque views and clear waters float your boat, then a cruise along the Norwegian fjords could be worth considering for your next holiday. There are more than 1,700 named fjords in Norway ...