No Flim-Flam follow the fjords up to the Arctic

And when you imagine what’s over the Arctic then you think… no Flim-Flam follow the fjords up to the Arctic.

Not that we’d change anything about our MSC cruise in Norway.

Well, maybe the fog that descended on the day trippers on the Flam railway.

And the only way to do that is to stay on the right side of the Norse gods.

Circle with Celebrity

Of course not even the great Norwegian railways can carry you as high as the Arctic.

So to get in among the ice you’ll need to cruise there.

But while it’ll be a slow boat to the Circle you’ll have to get your skates on to avail of the Celebrity Cruises 2025 offer.

With bonus savings of up to €600 per room that ends February 3.

You’ll spend 12 days on Celebrity Apex from €2,189pp on July 5.

Departing Southampton and easing yourself into your cruise with a day at sea.

Jazzing it up

Your first port of call will be Haugesund where each summer they jazz things up with a music spectacular and a film festival.

Which will get you in the mood for Flam,

Where you can rumble 2,800ft up the wilds of Norway.

Or kayak through the calm waters of the Aurlandsfjord.

Now it’s as well to have all the deities on your side and you’ll get that opportunity on Olden.

Visiting Olden Old Church, built in 1759 on the site of the original stave church dating back to the 14th century.

Northern Lights and Midnight Suns

You’ll spend a day at sea to get to its capital Tromso.

Prime location for Northern Lights spotters and cable car vistas.

Nicknamed ‘The Paris of the North’ Tromso has an enviable culinary scene.

And we’re advised to have a pint at Mack’s Ølhallen, one of the world’s northernmost breweries.

While for culture vultures Tromso is well-served.

With the Arctic Cathedral and its stained-glass window, the Tromsø Cathedral; the Polaria and Perspective museums.

Gateway to the Arctic

By Day 8 the anticipation will be up and you’ll be transfixed when you see Honningsvag on the island of Magerøya.

Tagged the Gateway to the Arctic Circle the fishing town was rebuilt after World War II.

And it is one of the best places to experience the ‘midnight sun.’

Turning round you’ll head to Molde, ‘the town of roses’.

And hike up to the Varden Viewpoint.

And take in the scenery of the Molde Panorama and 22 snow-capped mountains and sparkling fjords.

Take to the Pulpit

Stavanger will be your last stop-off before heading back to England.

So it’s good to know you’re not overdoing it on the hike.

To Pulpit Rock, the cliff rising over 1800ft above the sea, with views of the Lysefjord and the surrounding lush terrain.

Of course, you’ll be well-served on a Celebrity cruise but there’s a further cornucopia of options on land.

Including outstanding fish and mussels, with French American, Japanese, and Indian influences found throughout the city.  

Now your final day will be your last chance to unwind with the R&R on board.

Lounge by the pool, be spoiled at the spa and taste the delicacies or brush up on your putting (where else?)

Before arriving back on English terra firma.

And tell your friends and family not to Flim-Flam follow the fjords up to the Arctic.