15 Mistakes to Avoid on a Norwegian Fjords Cruise

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Welcome back to Cruise Escapes with George and Dan 👋 Planning a Norwegian Fjords cruise? 🇳🇴🚢 Before you sail, we're sharing 15 Norwegian Fjords cruise mistakes you really want to avoid! After cruising the Norwegian Fjords multiple times, we've picked up plenty of tips along the way. From choosing the right itinerary and budgeting for your trip to booking excursions early, packing for Norwegian weather and making the most of those incredible scenic sailings, these are the things we think every first-time Norwegian Fjords cruiser should know. We also cover why you shouldn't leave popular excursions like the Flåm Railway until the last minute, what to expect if bad weather changes your itinerary, whether a balcony cabin is worth considering, the importance of watching the sail in and sail away, Sunday closures in Norway and a few simple things you should download and pack before leaving home. Whether you're cruising to Olden, Flåm, Stavanger, Ålesund or exploring some of Norway's spectacular fjords, we hope these Norwegian Fjords cruise tips help you plan your trip and avoid some common mistakes. Have you already cruised the Norwegian Fjords? Let us know your biggest tip for first-time visitors in the comments! 👇 ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 Norwegian Fjords Cruise Mistakes 0:37 Best Time for a Norwegian Fjords Cruise 1:16 Choosing a Norwegian Fjords Cruise Itinerary 1:50 Norwegian Fjords Cruise Budget & Costs 2:36 What to Pack for a Norwegian Fjords Cruise 3:03 Norwegian Fjords Scenic Cruising Tips 3:27 Best Cabin for a Norwegian Fjords Cruise 4:00 Do You Need Binoculars in Norway? 4:21 Booking Norwegian Fjords Cruise Excursions 4:49 Norwegian Fjords Sail In & Sail Away 5:12 Norwegian Fjords Port Cancellations 5:44 Best Footwear for a Norwegian Fjords Cruise 6:06 Camera & Phone Tips for Norway 6:24 Norwegian Food to Try 6:44 Using Google Maps Offline in Norway 7:13 Sunday Shop Closures in Norway 7:39 Final Norwegian Fjords Cruise Tips 👍 If you found this video helpful, hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE for more cruise tips, guides and honest reviews, and SHARE your own Norwegian Fjords advice in the comments below! 🇳🇴 FJORDS FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BtsS5vuF5/?mibextid=wwXIfr 🇳🇴 FREE FJORDS GUIDE: https://www.cruiseescapes.co.uk/ 📷 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/georgeanddan 📱 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgieanddan #NorwegianFjords #NorwegianFjordsCruise #CruiseTips #NorwayCruise #CruiseEscapes #GeorgeAndDan

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