7-Day Luxury Norwegian Yacht Charter Itinerary

On a Norway yacht charter, float through a breathtaking landscape of deep, clear fjords and snow-capped mountains, apple orchards and wildflower meadows.

The Norway fjordlands are otherworldly, a place rich in Viking myth and nursemaid’s tales of trolls and faeries. Mists hang over the forest, seals and porpoises play by the yacht, and waterfalls plunge from thousand-meter cliffs, the spray creating rainbows in the pine-scented air. This is cruising like nowhere else on earth.

Spend active days hiking on glaciers or white-water rafting, or stroll through brightly painted fishing villages, their red and white wooden houses reflecting in the mirror-still water of the fjords. In the evenings, relax in the steaming Jacuzzi on the sundeck, drinking champagne under the midnight sun, as the glimmering twilight lingers all evening, painting the film-set landscape every shade of pink and hazy blue.

For all its quiet beauty, Norway is also a center of culture, with magnificent art deco towns and UNESCO-listed cities famous for their orchestras, museums, and nightlife. And boasting 19 hours of daylight in high summer, Norway is a dream yachting destination with endless hours to explore and relax, shop and dine as you cruise along the coast.

While there are over 1,000 fjords in Norway and a multitude of possibilities for your Norway superyacht charter, this suggested itinerary visits three of the best: Lysefjorden, Hardangerfjord, and Geirangerfjord.

Day 1: Stavanger & Lysefjorden

Join your yacht in the picturesque town of Stavanger, where you’ll find a 12^th century cathedral and cobbled lanes lined with boutiques and white painted houses. Board your yacht at midday and enjoy a delicious seafood lunch on deck as the yacht gets underway for the short trip to Lysefjorden.

Before long, you’ll be surrounded by thousand-meter cliffs looming above your charter yacht as it powers up the fjord, where seals slip through the deep water and wild goats graze on steep hills along the way.

You can also hike or take a bus up to Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen) for a view across the fjord that you’ll never forget: this cliff was voted the most breathtaking viewing platform in the world by Lonely Planet. Head back to your yacht to anchor for the night and drink in the silence and beauty of this place as the midnight sun lingers over the landscape.

Day 2: Rosendal

By the time you wake and head out for breakfast on deck, the yacht will be well underway for the romantic city of Rosendal on the Handangerfjord. This gorgeous town is framed by mountains and the Folgefanna Glacier, meaning that options for activities are endless.

Do you want to hike or summer ski on the glacier? Take a helicopter trip above the landscape? Or kayak in a lake beneath the glacier? The area around Rosendal is a hiking and adventure paradise, while back in town you might want to explore the sumptuous gardens and buildings of the Barony, Scandinavia’s smallest palace.

Day 3: Hardangerfjord-Lofthus

Today you’ll cruise deeper into the Hardangerfjord, where brightly painted villages are surrounded by green fields, waterfalls plunge off high escarpments, and orchards of apples, pears and cherries line the banks, giving this fjord the title of “The Orchard of Norway.”

If time allows, the yacht will venture all the way to Eidford to see the staggering Voringsfossen waterfall, while other possible activities include white-water rafting, canyoning, cycling, and hiking.

The evening will be spent in Lofthus, near the Kalrassen waterfall, where you can fill your glass up with sparkling water from the bow of the yacht. In Lofthus, visit Hotel Ullensvang, where you can dine in the wine cave or swim in the heated pools.

Day 4: Bergen

After breakfast, the yacht will head back up the fjord to Bergen, the ancient capital of Norway and a magnificent city of culture. This colorful UNESCO city is famous for the color and life of its wharves, where colorful facades overlook the bustling fish markets, as well as its world-class museums, art galleries, and boutiques.

Spend the morning exploring Bergen, enjoying the great shopping and café scene, before lunching offshore on Holman Island, where the famous Cornelius Restaurant serves up enormous seafood platters. Alternatively, you might wish to take the 2-hour drive to board the Flam Railway, the steepest rail line in Europe with jaw-dropping views.

Back in Bergen, take in an evening performance by one of the world’s oldest symphony orchestras, or visit one of Bergen’s great bars. When you return to the yacht, the captain will get underway for an overnight trip to the Geirangerfjord.

Day 5: Geirangerfjord

UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord is the third largest fjord in the world and cannot fail to astonish with its deep teal waters, snow-capped mountains, and sparkling waterfalls. This is often called Norway’s “fairytale fjord,” and it’s easy to see why, as this place has an ethereal beauty about it that conjures up tales of trolls and faeries and long-dead Vikings.

Cruise to the Seven Sisters waterfall, go river rafting or climbing, or hike along forest paths of heart-soaring beauty. The view from your yacht will astound you, as you look up steep cliffs to see little farms perched on grassy outcrops — so steep, in fact, that farmers used to tie their children to trees so they didn’t fall off!

In the afternoon, head to the local Geiranger Brewery, which is housed in a boat house, or head to Hellestylt Boutique and Bar to try some of the local produce.

Day 6: Geirangerfjord

Spend the morning exploring more of Geirangerfjord by yacht or kayak. Alternatively, the captain can organize for a car to meet you for a drive up the incredible Trollstigen mountain road. Meaning “Troll’s Footpath,” this winding, dramatically beautiful road is world-famous for its stunning lookouts and 2,000+ foot elevation.

In the afternoon, the yacht will make its way back along the fjord to Alesund, Norway’s prettiest city. Damaged by fire in 1904, it was rebuilt in colorful Art Deco style and is a delight to behold, with its spires and ornate towers. In the evening, you might wish to dine at Sjobua, a fine seafood restaurant, before strolling back to the yacht through the pretty streets in the long twilight.

Day 7: Depart from Alesund

To get a great vantage point of the town and surrounding fjord, walk up to Fjellstra Viewpoint above the town in the early morning, before heading back to your yacht for an early lunch before departure.

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