Last Chance: Norway Closing Fjords to Cruise Ships

Last chance: Norway is closing its famous fjords to cruise ships in 2026.

If you have yet to cruise in the world-renowned Norwegian Fjords, you must put it at the top of your bucket list. In 2026, cruise lines will no longer be allowed to sail in the fjords unless they are completely emission-free (informational link). Currently, no cruise ships are emission-free. 

Carol and I sailed the Norwegian Fjords with Silversea in 2022, and it was one of our favorite cruises ever! To read our review, please CLICK HERE.

Carol and me at the Nordfjorden Fjord.

The Norwegian fjords, carved by glaciers leaving stunning deep blue waters lined by towering cliffs, are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Norway has over 1,190 fjords, some plunging over 4,265 feet deep! The Sognefjord is Norway’s longest at 127 miles. Tiny farms impossibly cling to the steep fjord sides. Kayaking, hiking, and cruises let visitors experience their grandeur. With dramatic landscapes and pristine waters, they offer some of Earth’s most breathtaking scenery. The Geirangerfjord’s famous waterfalls drop nearly 2,000 feet from dizzying heights. Their outstanding universal value earned many fjords UNESCO World Heritage status.

Norwegian Fjord Intensive Cruises

Northern Lights from our Norwegian Fjord Sailing in September of 2022.

I shared the Norwegian government’s plans to close the fjords in our newsletter a few months back, and we’ve had quite a response, so I thought I had better write an article on the subject.

So here is our list of recommended Norwegian fjord intensive cruises:

• Silversea (5 stars) – 10 days and very fjord intensive: CLICK HERE.
• Regent Seven Seas Cruises (5 stars) – 20 nights and fjord intensive: CLICK HERE.
• Seabourn (5 stars) – 14 days and very fjord intensive: CLICK HERE.
• Viking (4.5 stars) – 8 days and fairly fjord intensive: CLICK HERE.
• Oceania (4.5 stars) – 30 days with fjords & British Isles: CLICK HERE.
• Lindblad/National Geographic (expedition cruise) – Awesome!  We did this cruise last summer: CLICK HERE. Here’s our review: CLICK HERE.

Please know that this list isn’t intended to be exhaustive; it is more of an introduction to the various cruises with itineraries and pricing. If you are interested in exploring the Norwegian Fjords, give us a shout, and we’ll be happy to help.

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HOW TO BOOK A Norwegian fjord CRUISE

The first thing to know is that booking a cruise with Roaming Boomers Travel Services is the same price as booking directly with any cruise line.

However, when you book with us, you will be working with one of the top cruise booking advisors in the country; you will enjoy our expert advice, service, and VIP perks.

In a short conversation, I promise you will quickly understand the benefits of booking your cruise with Roaming Boomers Travel Services.

For more information or to book a fun cruise, please call Roaming Boomers Travel Services at (480) 550-1235 or use our convenient online information request (click here), and we’ll reach out to you.

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