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Viking Shores & Fjords

Aboard Viking Neptune with Viking Ocean Cruises

Departure Date

15 June 2025

Duration

7 Nights

Fly Cruise From

£5,790pp

Cruise Reference

ART-1VIVI17

Cruise Overview

Surrounded by mountains and sparkling fjords, the waterside city of Bergen has a spectacular setting.

There has been a settlement here since medieval times and the colourful waterfront buildings of the Hanseatic wharf, known as Bryggen, are testament to its fascinating history of trade.

As Norway’s best known medieval settlement, the Bryggen is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Our comprehensive selection of excursions allows you to discover the many sides of Bergen, such as the fish market and narrow cobbled streets, as well as stunning views of the city from the summit of Mt Fløyen.

Alternatively, those who have visited the city previously may like to experience one of the tours that travel further afield.

Just 300 yards from the main piers, you will find the Fortress Museum (Fesningsmuseum), which has an interesting collection of objects related to World War II.

Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Stavanger flourished in the 19th century as a fishing port.

While other towns in Norway have suffered with the decline of this industry, Stavanger has kept its economy booming by diversifying, first into shipbuilding and now into oil.

These two contrasting industries have created a city of two halves – a modern area of high-rise buildings and a historic centre with cobbled streets and old wooden houses.

The city centre was the birthplace of Alexander Kielland, one of the great 19th-century Norwegian novelists.

Stavanger Cathedral, dating from 1125, is an impressive building and the only medieval cathedral in Norway that has not been substantially altered since it was first built.

From Stavanger you can explore the attractive blue waters of Lysefjord, surrounded by cliffs and striking rock formations, and also visit Hafrsfjord where the Viking King Harald won an important battle that started the Unification of Norway.

Those preferring to explore on their own may wish to visit the interesting Petroleum Museum.

Cruise Itinerary

Surrounded by mountains and sparkling fjords, the waterside city of Bergen has a spectacular setting. There has been a settlement here since medieval times and the colourful waterfront buildings of the Hanseatic wharf, known as Bryggen, are testament to its fascinating history of trade. As Norway’s best known medieval settlement, the Bryggen is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Our comprehensive selection of excursions allows you to discover the many sides of Bergen, such as the fish market and narrow cobbled streets, as well as stunning views of the city from the summit of Mt Fløyen. Alternatively, those who have visited the city previously may like to experience one of the tours that travel further afield. Just 300 yards from the main piers, you will find the Fortress Museum (Fesningsmuseum), which has an interesting collection of objects related to World War II.

Aboard Viking Neptune

Launch Year: 2022 Length: 2444 Width: 310 Currency: EUR Capacity: 930 Crew Count: Deck Count: Cabin Count:

Expand your horizons on this comfortable, award-winning ship design, intimate and thoughtfully created by experienced nautical architects and designers to enrich your interaction with your destination in every way.

Viking Neptune Facilities

Regional cuisine, always available classics and the most al fresco dining at sea.

Viking Neptune Includes

During the day, dress is casual including shorts (if the season is warm), slacks or jeans and comfortable shoes for walking tours. Swimsuits, brief shorts, cover-ups and exercise attire should be reserved for the Fitness Center, pool areas and Sports Deck. There are no “formal nights” in the evening; evening dress is “elegant casual” for all dining venues, performances and special events. On these occasions, required attire for ladies includes a dress, skirt or slacks with a sweater or blouse; for gentlemen, trousers and a collared shirt. A tie and jacket are optional; jeans are not permitted. The evening dress excludes World Café where the dress remains casual after 6:00 PM.

Cabin Details

Our intimate, all-veranda ships offer a wide variety of staterooms for your selection. From Veranda Staterooms to the abundance of extra perks and amenities in our spacious Explorer Suites, there’s no finer way to travel. And whichever stateroom you choose, you will find it beautifully designed in the understated elegance for which Viking is known.

  • 11:00 AM embarkation
  • 11:00 AM priority stateroom access
  • First opportunity to reserve shore excursions: 107 days prior to departure
  • 4 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 100 days prior to departure
  • First priority booking of spa treatments: 100 days prior to departure
  • King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Three 42 flat-screen, interactive LCD TVs with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & upgraded snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hair dryer
  • Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
  • Large master bathroom featuring a spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, plus two guest bathrooms
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers
  • Purified water refilled daily
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour room service (including service from any restaurant during open hours)
  • Spacious walk-in closet & drawers
  • Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services
  • Welcome bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne
  • In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
  • Spacious, well-appointed living room
  • Separate dining area that seats 6 guests
  • Private library, wine & music collections curated by Chairman Torstein Hagen
  • Ocean-view dry sauna
  • Boardroom (seats 12) for business meetings & catered dinner parties, with first oceangoing vapor-light fireplace
  • Pantry for room service & hosted events
  • Complimentary shore excursion with private car & driver (up to 4 guests) in port city of your choice (valued at up to $800)
  • Daily personalized tea or pre-dinner cocktail & canapés by request
  • Dinner & guided tour with ship officers (subject to availability)