Norway by Sea Series

After a perfect first stop in Haugesund, we were ready for what felt like the Norway we’d dreamt of: dramatic fjords, sleepy villages, and mountains that looked like they’d been pulled straight from a painting. By this point, we’d found our rhythm onboard. Dinner around 6 or 7 pm, followed by a drink from the bar before heading to the theatre. It was easy to forget we were even on a ship — the Headliners Theatre felt oddly similar to our local panto venue, despite one being i

At some point in 2024, my family were chatting about dream destinations. While my brother had his sights set on the Med, most of us agreed that Norway felt like a dream — and within a few weeks, we turned that idea into reality. Fast forward to June 2025, and we were setting off on a cruise with P&O to explore Norway by sea — which, from the start, felt like the perfect way to see it. We boarded at Southampton and had a few hours to explore the ship before sailing at sunset —