About Skjolden
The village of Skjolden lies at the head of the Sognefjord -- the largest fjord in Norway, and second longest in the world. Skjolden is a smattering of red, brown and white houses, home to some 300 inhabitants, one hotel, one primary school and three campsites. Visitors hoping to purchase souvenirs will likely be disappointed -- there are no shops (bar the small boutique inside the tourist office, which is attached to the village's fitness center). But this is real Norway - the entertainment is not in what the town has to offer, but in the landscape that surrounds it. Vast snow-capped mountains border Skjolden from every angle except for its shoreline, where the emerald waters of the Sognefjord lap.
A new cruise terminal was built in 2010, and even large ships are able to dock here due to the depth of the fjord, enabling passengers to walk into the village within 10 minutes.
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Day 6: Kirkwall
Day 7: Invergordon
Day 9: Edinburgh
Day 11: Bergen
Day 12: Geiranger
Day 13: Alesund
Day 14: Skjolden
Day 15: Stavanger
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Day 13Alesund
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Upscale, destination-driven yacht that visits off-the-beaten-path ports of call
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Without sails, it lacks some of the panache of Windstar's original iconic ships
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Ideal for active couples seeking a romantic, small ship atmosphere
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Comfortable, mid-sized ship; peaceful adults-only sun deck; good variety of food.
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Ship generally feels cramped; bathrooms and standard balconies are also small.
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Stylish and sophisticated, offering world-wide itineraries
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Newest ship in the Celebrity fleet, impressive free and for-a-fee dining options
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A ship for music-lovers, with venues representing rock, pop, jazz, classical and the blues
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Free dining is strong, but some higher-cover specialty restaurants aren't worth the extra money
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Perfect for the modern cruiser who is interested in exploration, music and culinary arts
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Ship DetailsIsland Princess - Princess Cruises
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Comfortable, mid-sized ship; peaceful adults-only sun deck; good variety of food.
Cons
Ship generally feels cramped; bathrooms and standard balconies are also small.
Bottom Line
Ideal for those looking for a traditional cruise ship experience with no surprises.
