My HONEST Opinion After 7 Days on a Norway Cruise [Holland America Rotterdam]

Are you thinking about taking a Norway cruise? We just came back from our first Norwegian Fjords cruise on Holland America Rotterdam. While I knew the Norwegian Fjords were scenic & beautiful, I didn't know what to expect from our Norwegian cruise ports & Holland America cruise ship.

In this Holland America Norway cruise review video, I share our embarkation day as we boarded Holland America Rotterdam cruise ship for a 7 day Norway cruise. The Holland America "Norse Legends" cruise itinerary included 4 Norway ports, Eidfjord, Alesund, Skjolden, Kristiansand. Sailing through the Sognefjord in Norway, we enjoyed incredible views of waterfalls, mountains, village homes & luckily, calm seas.

This Holland America Norwegian Fjords cruise vlog, I share what the dining was like on Rotterdam, our cruise ship cabin, the ship activities, entertainment & more. This norway cruise vlog includes information you'll need for your cruise to Norway, including Norway travel tips & tricks.

We were hosted by Holland America as part of a holland america norway cruise press trip. As always, views and opinions are my own.

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ABOUT ME
Hi! I'm Ilana! I live in Montreal, Canada with my husband Frank. We can often be found dreaming about and planning future cruises, ideally to hot and sunny destinations! I believe in having fun, being kind and that you are never too old, or too young, to live the life of your dreams!

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[myswell]

Just returned from 8 day Norwegian Fjords cruise on Sky Princess. It was my first cruise ever and I can't wait to do it again. Norway was absolutely breathtaking!

[danacasey]

I went to Norway 25 years ago on a genealogy trip. My mother is half Norwegian, so we researched her lineage and found the church in her ancestral home of Aurland. It had the gravestones of my ancestors in the churchyard! I want to go back with my adult children and show them their Viking roots! I agree, it is a quiet and serene place.

[perfectlyweirdkari]

So glad you enjoyed my Norway. You did give the best advise needed, plan for all kinds of weather, you can have all seasons in one day, and wear shoes that are good for walking. Thanks for all the videoes, makes the wait for my first cruise in a while a lot easier. Love from Norway 🇳🇴

[drw]

Did this cruise with different ports in May. Fantastic time. Norway is gorgeous and great people. Loved the ship, food and entertainment. If you like Alaska you’ll love Norway.

[mimikarenbryant]

What a wonderful "love letter" about Rotterdam and the ports of Norway! I appreciate your positive attitude, the comprehensiveness of this video, the pace of delivery, and of course, the beauty of Norway!

[bac]

Been to Norway many times. Bergan is my favorite!! Best chocolate shop and coffee shop I have ever been

[betsy]

My favorite stop I have been to in Norway is Molde. So many mountains SO beautiful.😊

[serenaverner]

I just returned from 12 day Celebrity Apex cruise to Norway. We cruised and visited 2 ports in the Artic Circle. I highly recommend it. Weather was cloudy to sunny, and we dodged rain luckily. We felt like we were living in a postcard.

[laurenschenck]

This cruise ship looks mind blowing and beautiful and peaceful and lots of quite spots too

[andreafield]

A Norway cruise just made my bucket list!

[ThomasChervenak]

I just returned from a two-week cruise in Norway that went into the Arctic Circle, with 8 ports overall. I would certainly visit Norway again - it was breathtaking.

[jasonl]

We took our 5 year old and 15 month old on a celebrity cruise to the fjords in June. One thing to talk about is sea state. As you get farther north the seas can increase. I met a few folks who were on their first cruise and we had 10foot seas. A lot of sea sick folks. We went to Molde, Olden, Alesund, and Stavanger. Olden was a pier at the head of a fjord with lots of outdoor activities. Great cruise. Would recommend it and would go again.

[harborspringsgirl]

This is definitely a bucket list cruise and although I’ve never cruised on Holland America, I would really love to try it, especially to Norway. 😃

[leaftown]

Just did the same cruise on Sky Princess It was outstanding. Unbelievable scenery we have done many cruises (last one in March to Singapore). and this Norwegian cruise was the best way better than Alaska Cannot recommended enough. Enjoy

[leslieoconnell]

We spent 21 say’s on the Rotterdam in Norway 2 years ago and just loved it. Now on our way to Iceland on the Volendam. I hope it wows us like Norway.

[CarolineDavey-bw]

The Fjords are on my bucket list so this was really helpful, thanks.

[peggygray]

I would love to go there!!! You are blessed!

[edschulhof]

I think this is your best video. Your enjoyment and enthusiasm for this cruise just pops off the screen!

[pamelashaw]

We went on the HAL Rotterdam in May for a 21 day cruise. It started with a cruise to Norway, then on to the British Isles. We loved it! Our cabin was on deck 5 which we really enjoyed. Norway and the fjords were stunning and so glad we went there. We loved everything about this ship, the service, staff, food, and the library. The Origins was very interesting. Being on a 21 day cruise, we found that they did repeat the evening entertainment. We would definitely sail this cruise line again.

[Hawkeye]

Our first cruise after the Covid shut down was a 14 day Norwegian cruise with Princess. I'd rate Norway as a must see for any cruiser that wants to reach out beyond the Caribbean.