Norwegian Coastal Cruise

Monday 07 June

Mid-afternoon departure on Singapore Airlines, change planes in Singapore. 

Tuesday 08 June

On arrival in London transfer to your central city hotel, an early morning check-in is included. Rest of the day free with a welcome dinner this evening.

Wednesday 09 June

Explore the highlights of London at your own pace with a 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off bus pass. Popular stops en route include The Tower of London, Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden, Harrods and more.

Thursday 10 June

Another free day to explore London - Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the London Eye are all within walking distance from your hotel. Tonight, enjoy dinner cruising on the Thames, see spectacular views and enjoy show songs and top hits sung by a live performer.

Friday 11 June

Transfer by coach to the historic port of Dover to board your ship Nieuw Statendam, home for the next 14 nights. Settle into your room and enjoy dinner on board as you cruise past The White Cliffs of Dover in the early evening. 

Saturday 12 June

Arrive early morning into Rotterdam, the Netherlands’ second-largest city and Europe’s busiest port. Remarkably rebuilt from near-total wartime destruction, the city is now celebrated for its striking 20th and 21st-century architecture. Consider an optional excursion to the iconic Windmills of Kinderdijk before departing late afternoon.

Sunday 13 June

Monday 14 June

Arrive mid-morning into Ålesund, widely regarded as Norway’s most beautiful city. Rebuilt after a devastating 1904 fire, the town is a charming showcase of Art Nouveau architecture, with colourful buildings adorned with turrets, spires and Viking-inspired details. Optional excursions are available to Mount Aksla and UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord.

Tuesday 15 June

Spend the day exploring Trondheim, Norway’s ancient Viking capital and third-largest city. Often overlooked, it rewards those who venture here with a charming, walkable city centre, the magnificent medieval Nidaros Cathedral, and the picturesque riverside neighbourhood of Bakklandet. Later, sail the historic Trondheimsfjord — the route once travelled by returning Vikings - passing rugged coastlines, quiet beaches and the pretty island of Ytterøya.

Wednesday 16 June

Thursday 17 June

Arrive mid-morning into Honningsvåg — the northernmost point of continental Europe. Explore the town’s lively cultural scene, visit the church that sheltered residents during wartime bombing, and look out for the beloved statue of Bamse, the Saint Bernard mascot of the Free Norwegian Forces. Later, sail past the dramatic 300-metre cliffs of the North Cape, where the stark, breathtaking coastline meets the open Arctic Ocean. 

Friday 18 June

Tromso, the “Gateway to the Arctic,” is a vibrant city known for its natural beauty and cultural heritage. Nestled between fjords and mountains it offers many optional shore excursions including outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, the Northern Lights, the Arctic Cathedral, and panoramic views from the Fjellheisen cable car. 

Saturday 19 June

Sunday 20 June

Åndalsnes lies at the mouth of the Rauma River by the Romsdalsfjord, surrounded by stunning mountain scenery and cascading waterfalls. An optional excursion is available to Gudbrand Gorge - delight in whirlpools, that flank this plunging stream as it races through a 65-foot-deep gorge between Valldal and the legendary Troll’s Path. 

Monday 21 June

Arrive mid-morning into Haugesund, a southern Norwegian town steeped in Viking history. Norway’s first king, Harald Fairhair, lived nearby and is among the early kings buried here along the Karmsundet Strait — commemorated today by a striking granite obelisk marking the unification of Norway. Beyond its heritage, Haugesund is a lively cultural hub known for its music and film festivals, charming waterfront dining and pedestrian shopping street. For the adventurous there are optional excursions to the glacier fields of Folgefonna National Park and the spectacular Langfoss waterfall. Depart early evening.

Tuesday 22 June

Lerwick is the heart of the Shetland Islands — an archipelago where Norse and Scottish roots are woven together in equal measure. Optional travel by tender to shore to browse the independent shops and eateries along Lerwick’s charming Commercial Street. Optional shore excursions include Jarlshof, Scalloway and Mousa Island.

Wednesday 23 June

Welcome to the Scottish Highlands, the wildest and most unspoiled corner of the United Kingdom. An optional excursion is available from the port of Invergordon to transfer you to the Highland capital of Inverness to explore at your leisure. Other optional excursions include a visit to the poignant Culloden Battlefield, Scotland’s stunning Loch Ness, or exploring the charming nearby villages of Fortrose and Rosemarkie - home to ancient cathedral ruins and remarkable Pictish art.

Thursday 24 June

Friday 25 June

After breakfast disembark and transfer to Heathrow Airport for an afternoon departure on Singapore Airlines. 

Saturday 26 June

Arrive in Singapore, transit and change planes. 

Sunday 27 June

Arrive in Auckland. 

Ask us about extending your stay in either London or Singapore.