The best views of the fjords can be found from the water. 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, made up of mesmerising green cliffs, clear waters and dramatic waterfalls. The best views can be obtained from the water, making a Norwegian fjords cruise an ideal holiday option.

You could watch the sunset on deck in the winter or stay up for the midnight sun in the summer. There will also be ample opportunities to see the northern lights, with clearer skies from a ship compared to the shore. Passengers will get to visit colourful and historic villages and take rigs to get up-close to the waterfalls. You can even hop on a cable car to the top of some of the mountains to experience dramatic aerial views.

Many cruise ships visit the fjords, giving sailors choices of luxury and adult-only iteniraries or kid-friendly voyages to share the views and memories with all members of the family. Here are some of the best Norwegian fjords cruises for 2025. Read more: Best cruise deals for 2025. The Nordic adventure starts in Flam on the world’s longest and deepest fjord and the voyage also includes a day sailing through the Arctic Circle.

This will give passengers social media-worthy pictures of both green and snow-packed mountains. The 2,900-capacity Celebrity Apex is a great ship to experience the Norwegian fjords from, especially if you grab a table in the Magic Carpet restaurant and bar. Its glass platform goes up and down on the side of the ship, providing unique scenic views. Departs 5 June. From £1,801pp. The over-50s brand includes four excursions in its fares such as a visit to the Arctic Cathedral – an aluminium structure in the shape of an iceberg in Tromso – and entry to the Northern Lights Cathedral and borealis museum in Alta.

Representatives from conservation charity Orca will also be onboard, helping guests spot and learn about local wildlife. Departs 24 February. From £4,699pp. Depart from the convenient UK port of Southampton with P&O Cruises. Port stops include former European Capital of Culture Stavanger and Olden, where passengers can visit the biggest glacier in mainland Europe, Jostedalsbreen. The sites and scenery of the fjords can also be enjoyed on land or from Iona’s 41 metre-long luminous glass-roofed SkyDome.

The ship also has four pools, a multiplex cinema and eight dining venues covering international flavours such as Indian and Mediterranean cuisine. There is even a British gastropub, The Keel & Cow. As a British brand, passengers also have the convenience of English plug sockets and being able to pay in sterling onboard. Departs 3 May. From £779pp. With capacity for 228 passengers, Scenic provides a small luxury ship experience with suites and a personalised butler service for every cruiser.

The ship’s size means it can get closer to the fjords and you can even enjoy views from the ship’s bridge. Departs 11 September. From £11,004 per person. The packed schedule will take you to the picturesque fishing villages of Lofoten Islands and along the famous seascapes of the Helgeland coast. Regular departures 2025. From £517pp. Fred Olsen has Norwegian heritage, making it a great brand to visit the fjords with.

You will also find the Olsen Art Studio onboard, where passengers are welcome to paint pictures of the scenery as they sail. Departs 1 April. From £1,088pp. Ambassador Cruise Line is adult-only for much of the year but does offer a few multi-generational sailings so that grandparents, parents, kids and grandkids can spend quality time together. Sailing aboard Ambassador’s newest ship Ambition, the cruise visits the towering mountains and cascading waterfalls of Eidfjord, as well as the colourful houses of Bergen and Flam, where a trip through the mountains on the Flam Railway is sure to generate multi-generational memories.