syesmar Posted May 2, 2019 #101 Share Posted May 2, 2019 (edited) LYSEFJORD EXCURSIONS FROM STAVANGER I am researching independent cruise trips into Lysefjord from Stavanger. I know there are a couple of different companies offering similar excursions where I can make an advance reservation. Is one company better than the other? Would a noon-ish departure be better than one in the 2 o’clock hour? We are in port from 10am-6pm. THANKS! Edited May 2, 2019 by syesmar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturelovergirl Posted May 2, 2019 #102 Share Posted May 2, 2019 39 minutes ago, syesmar said: LYSEFJORD EXCURSIONS FROM STAVANGER I am researching independent cruise trips into Lysefjord from Stavanger. I know there are a couple of different companies offering similar excursions where I can make an advance reservation. Is one company better than the other? I did the trip with the Rødne company for the Lysefjord trip... loved it!!! Booked and paid in advance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewart -carol Posted May 2, 2019 #103 Share Posted May 2, 2019 We will be in Flåm from 8:00AM leaving at 5PM on the Oceania Marina on July 26. Is it feasible to do the approximately 2 hr railroad tour at 9:30 and then the ferry ride around the fjord in the same day. Problem might be be timing in the afternoon as Flåm is a tender port and we have to tender first to be back on board in time. Does anyone know how often the ferry runs and how long the ferry tour lasts. stewart and carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ski ww Posted May 5, 2019 #104 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Thanks for posting all this great info, helps for planning on what to do were. We'll be doing this cruise on the Nieuw Statendam 5 Jul 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted May 7, 2019 Author #105 Share Posted May 7, 2019 On 4/30/2019 at 1:12 AM, greenlaker said: Looking for suggestions on what to do or see in Hammerfest. Here are some links to research for what to see in Hammerfest https://www.cruise-norway.no/Ports/Hammerfest/ https://www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/northern-norway/hammerfest/?lang=uk https://www.visithammerfest.net/attractions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted May 7, 2019 Author #106 Share Posted May 7, 2019 On 5/1/2019 at 2:29 AM, lynsy said: Any recommendations for tours in Haugesund? Here are some links to research for what to see in Haugesund. https://www.cruise-norway.no/Ports/Haugesund/ https://en.visithaugesund.no https://www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/fjord-norway/haugesund-haugalandet/things-to-do/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcruise Posted May 8, 2019 #107 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Wondering about Olden and a trip to the Briksdal glacier. Will we need NOK to pay for the Troll Car and public bus or can we use a CC? Thanks for any advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmomto3kids Posted May 13, 2019 #108 Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) We are scheduled to arrive in Flam on a MSC ship at 7am. The railway is "sold out" from 9:45am on. Should we purchase the 8:35am tickets? We are supposed to have "priority" to get off of the ship at ports. We've never experiences MSC or Flam though, so don't know what to expect. If we arrive late, I assume we've lost our money. The cost is about $380 (x 2 for return trip?) to do this on our own with 3 adults and 5 kids versus $1350 to do an excursion through the ship. Does anyone have any experience with this? Edited May 13, 2019 by drmomto3kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted May 13, 2019 Author #109 Share Posted May 13, 2019 23 minutes ago, drmomto3kids said: We are scheduled to arrive in Flam on a MSC ship at 7am. The railway is "sold out" from 9:45am on. Should we purchase the 8:35am tickets? Assuming that MSC will dock in Flåm you'll have plenty of time - it will only take 5 minutes to walk from pier to the train. I would have no problems with a 8:35 train departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kschaffer88 Posted May 14, 2019 #110 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Our Crystal cruise in June mentions both Leknes and Gravdal for our Lofoten stop, but our TA checked and apparently the actual port will be Stamsund. We are planning to rent a car, so knowing the exact town is rather useful. Does anyone have any experience with Stamsund? I've been searching but haven't found many mentions of it. Also, any suggestions on what to do/where to go? We are thinking of Nusfjord, Ballstad, Flakstad, and the Viking museum, but our stop is only 12 noon to 6 (realistically more like 1 to 5, what with tendering off the boat, renting the car, returning it, and getting back in time). Is seeing all of those realistic? Is there something else we should consider doing since we'll have a car? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted May 14, 2019 Author #111 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Leknes and Gravdal is located next to each others - same port - Gravdal is just 8 miles from Leknes - a rental car will be a nice option. Some links for inspiration https://www.livelofoten.com/ https://www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/northern-norway/the-lofoten-islands/things-to-do/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingFox27 Posted May 19, 2019 #112 Share Posted May 19, 2019 We are going to the Fjellheisen Cable Car when we visit Tromso at the end of this month, is it worth prebooking the tickets? Does this avoid queues - would there be a large queue to purchase tickets anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessRa Posted May 23, 2019 #113 Share Posted May 23, 2019 On 5/1/2019 at 7:27 PM, naturelovergirl said: I did the trip with the Rødne company for the Lysefjord trip... loved it!!! Booked and paid in advance. I have booked this for the family in August - can you tell me how you got from the ship to the Rødne departure point? The map they sent is . . .slight on the details. Maybe it's just obvious when you walk off? If it matters, we'll be on the Sapphire Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturelovergirl Posted May 23, 2019 #114 Share Posted May 23, 2019 I was on a land trip in Norway- BUT... There were cruise ships at different areas around Stavanger... so it will depend on where your ship is... but here is the location of where the Rødne boat trip leaves. Hope this helps 😏 24 minutes ago, JessRa said: I have booked this for the family in August - can you tell me how you got from the ship to the Rødne departure point? The map they sent is . . .slight on the details. Maybe it's just obvious when you walk off? If it matters, we'll be on the Sapphire Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessRa Posted May 23, 2019 #115 Share Posted May 23, 2019 16 minutes ago, naturelovergirl said: I was on a land trip in Norway- BUT... There were cruise ships at different areas around Stavanger... so it will depend on where your ship is... but here is the location of where the Rødne boat trip leaves. Hope this helps 😏 Tak, naturelovergirl! Now to find where my ship will be parked. Moored? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturelovergirl Posted May 24, 2019 #116 Share Posted May 24, 2019 1 hour ago, JessRa said: Tak, naturelovergirl! Now to find where my ship will be parked. Moored? My husband says that when we were there two years ago that the Princess cruise ship was right there very near the Rødne dock... so cross your fingers for that again 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted May 24, 2019 Author #117 Share Posted May 24, 2019 On 5/19/2019 at 12:47 PM, CruisingFox27 said: We are going to the Fjellheisen Cable Car when we visit Tromso at the end of this month, is it worth prebooking the tickets? Does this avoid queues - would there be a large queue to purchase tickets anyway? No need for purchasing tickets in advance - however you will avoid a potential queue at the ticket counter. The Cable Car has a capacity of 400 passengers per hour. You can book tickets at this link 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaisatsu Posted May 24, 2019 #118 Share Posted May 24, 2019 11 hours ago, JessRa said: Tak, naturelovergirl! Now to find where my ship will be parked. Moored? Vågen can fit a cruise ship docked on each side, so you will probably end up there. If you’re lucky, you’ll be on the east at Skagenkaien, right by the Rødne pier. If you’re on the west, docked at Strandkaien (where the cruiseship quay is marked on the above map), you’ll need to walk around Vågen, which takes about 10 minutes. You can find the 2019 quay assignments here: https://www.stavangerhavn.no/wp-content/uploads/Første-nettversjon-av-cruiselisten-for-2019.-PDF.pdf It looks like the only Sapphire Princess call in August (12 Aug) is at Skagenkaien, so you’ll be right by the Rødne pier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessRa Posted May 24, 2019 #119 Share Posted May 24, 2019 12 hours ago, kaisatsu said: Vågen can fit a cruise ship docked on each side, so you will probably end up there. If you’re lucky, you’ll be on the east at Skagenkaien, right by the Rødne pier. If you’re on the west, docked at Strandkaien (where the cruiseship quay is marked on the above map), you’ll need to walk around Vågen, which takes about 10 minutes. You can find the 2019 quay assignments here: https://www.stavangerhavn.no/wp-content/uploads/Første-nettversjon-av-cruiselisten-for-2019.-PDF.pdf It looks like the only Sapphire Princess call in August (12 Aug) is at Skagenkaien, so you’ll be right by the Rødne pier. Yes, that's us! Thank you so much (Tusen takk!) Being right by them excursion pier will make the day much easier for my auntie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope1213 Posted May 25, 2019 #120 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Hi I am struggling with Eidfjord. I think we waited too long to book stuff as we are cruising July 21 on HAL. We'd like to maybe hike and do see that there are taxis we can take when we get to the port. They say they will NOT prebook which makes me NERVOUS! Also a bit nervous about the hike, finding the trail, staying on trail etc. Can anyone provide any information regarding hikes at this port. And prefer to not go to the waterfall that most will be going to. Prefer less traveled trails if possible. THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suron Posted May 26, 2019 #121 Share Posted May 26, 2019 I have a question for Olden. The ships tours (Princess Sapphire) all seem to have the glacier tour with the hike. I have mobility problems so wonder if I can get tickets for this tour to include the troll cars if I go to the Tourist Information Office once we dock or should I contact them and book in advance . We will be in Olden on July 9th and will not be tendering and are the only ship there that day. Can you tell me if I need to pay in local currency or if credit cards are accepted. Many thanks and congratulations on such an informative posting. Suzanne from UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfish Posted May 26, 2019 #122 Share Posted May 26, 2019 On 5/25/2019 at 4:42 PM, Penelope1213 said: Hi I am struggling with Eidfjord. I think we waited too long to book stuff as we are cruising July 21 on HAL. We'd like to maybe hike and do see that there are taxis we can take when we get to the port. They say they will NOT prebook which makes me NERVOUS! Also a bit nervous about the hike, finding the trail, staying on trail etc. Can anyone provide any information regarding hikes at this port. And prefer to not go to the waterfall that most will be going to. Prefer less traveled trails if possible. THANKS! I haven't done the hikes in Eidfjord yet, but in planning/researching for 2020 I found this information: This is a pretty small village at the end of a fjord that is quite unspoilt and all the better for it. The tourist office is immediately outside of the pier and we got hold of a free walking map of the area. There were two walks - red and yellow, and we did the yellow walk that followed a river (lots of white water) up to a lake and then over a small hill to return via a lane through fields and small farming hamlets. Along the way you pass by Viking graves and a nice viewpoint that overlooks the fjord. The walk took about 90 minutes and was an excellent introduction to the Norwegian countryside. Returning to Eidfjord we had a look round the village centre (two supermarkets and a couple of souvenir shops) and then back on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readingfast Posted May 28, 2019 #123 Share Posted May 28, 2019 1/2 a day in Skjolden in August from cruise ship. Any advice on what to do as we have someone with walking difficulties with us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted May 28, 2019 Author #124 Share Posted May 28, 2019 1 hour ago, readingfast said: 1/2 a day in Skjolden in August from cruise ship. Any advice on what to do as we have someone with walking difficulties with us? Loen Skylift is a good option - there is a shuttle from the pier. More info at this link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltshell Posted June 1, 2019 #125 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Sailing fjords april 22 through may 2. Will port excursions be closed? How cold should I plan for? I know I'll need rain gear; what else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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