NORDKAPP, Norway — The calendar says it’s the day of the summer solstice. The map tells us we’re in a country known as the “land of the midnight sun.” Yet the weather at this remote clifftop 300 miles ...

Ashley Correia stood on the pool deck of a Celebrity Cruises ship taking in the scenery in late May. But rather than sunny ocean views, she saw streams of water cascading down mountains on either side ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Since 2018, the clock has been ticking for cruise ships sailing ...

Rugged is putting it mildly when it comes to 80% of Norway. Historically, it was a challenge to live here. That’s why Vikings ventured south and so many emigrants left for America. But I find excuses ...

Norway has never been more popular with cruise travelers. In 2026, that popularity shows no sign of fading, with many options beyond the typical fjords itineraries. For a few years, a Norway cruise ...

Though I initially visited Norway to see relatives — three of my grandparents grew up there — nature is the real draw here, even for those with family ties. It’s a land of intense beauty, with ...

Norway’s fjord valleys are defined by steep mountain walls, lush green slopes, and winding roads that follow rivers carved by ...

The fjords of Norway — all 1,000 of them — are majestic. That is the simplest, most straightforward way to put it. The long, narrow sea inlets are surrounded by dramatically steep cliffs, often best ...

Starting in 2026, Norway will implement zero-emissions requirements for ships in its fjords. The regulations aim to reduce air and noise pollution from cruise ships and protect the natural environment ...