Celebrity Apex
September 6, 2025

Southampton (London), England, offers docking at Southampton Port with excursions to London. Travelers explore Tower of London and Buckingham Palace. Excursions visit Stonehenge. Local markets sell fish and chips. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures historic landmarks and Solent vistas. Dining onboard includes roast beef, an English favorite. Souvenirs, like tea crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Anglo-Saxon history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Southampton’s urban gateway offers a vibrant English stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and historic sites, making Southampton an engaging destination.

Haugesund, Norway, has docking at Haugesund Port. Travelers explore Haraldshaugen’s Viking monument. Excursions visit Skudeneshavn’s charming fishing village. Local markets sell smoked herring. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather. Photography captures coastal vistas and historic sites. Dining onboard includes fiskesuppe, a Norwegian fish soup. Souvenirs, like Viking replicas, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Viking history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the cool climate. Binoculars enhance coastal views. Haugesund’s Viking heritage offers a serene Norwegian stop, blending history with scenic beauty.

Flåm, Norway, offers docking at Flåm Port. Travelers explore Flåm Railway and Aurlandsfjord. Excursions include kayaking and Nærøyfjord cruises. Local markets sell geitost. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for fjord tours. Photography captures steep railways and fjord vistas. Dining onboard includes raspeballer, a Norwegian favorite. Souvenirs, like troll crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Viking history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance fjord hikes. Flåm’s natural charm offers a vibrant Norwegian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic railways and UNESCO fjords, making Flåm an engaging destination for exploration.

Geiranger, Norway, offers docking at Geiranger Port with tenders to shore. Travelers explore Geirangerfjord and Seven Sisters Waterfall. Excursions include kayaking and Trollstigen drives. Local markets sell svele. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for fjord tours. Photography captures dramatic cliffs and fjord vistas. Dining onboard includes fårikål, a Norwegian favorite. Souvenirs, like troll crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Viking history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance fjord hikes. Geiranger’s natural charm offers a vibrant Norwegian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO fjords and scenic waterfalls, making Geiranger an engaging destination.

Bergen, Norway, offers docking at Bergen Port. Travelers explore Bryggen Wharf and Mount Fløyen. Excursions visit Hardangerfjord. Local markets sell fiskesuppe. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Hanseatic buildings and fjord vistas. Dining onboard includes fårikål, a Norwegian favorite. Souvenirs, like troll crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Viking history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance fjord hikes. Bergen’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Norwegian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic fjords, making Bergen an engaging destination for exploring Norway’s west coast.

Returning to Southampton (London) — see Day 1 above for port info.