Cruise Lines

Nearly all the world's major cruise lines have Norway as part of their schedule. Its popularity as a cruise destination is well known.

MSC Cruises
MSC Italian Cruises is a division of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), a privately owned company with a longstanding history on the seas. MSC Italian Cruises combines a deep heritage at sea with an enthusiastic, young, motivated management team to present a company philosophy of Innovation = Tradition.

Costa Cruise Lines
Costa Cruises, a Genoa-based Italian company, is the leading cruise group in Europe and the market leader in Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland and South America. It boasts the most modern fleet of all European cruise companies (ten ships with a total tonnage of approximately 600,000 tons that can accommodate around 15,700 guests in double cabins). Two more new ships have been ordered that will increase the fleet's capacity to approximately 21,500 guests by 2006. All Costa Cruises ships fly the Italian flag and operate in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean and South America. Costa Cruises stands out for its constant pursuit of excellence and its unmistakable style.

Holland Line
With 12 luxury ships sailing to more than 280 ports of call and all seven continents, and more ships and tours being added each year, Holland America Line's commitment to providing the best in cruise vacations is confirmed by awards and accolades from leaders in the tourism industry.

P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises have always been synonymous with cruising holidays of the highest quality. In April 2004 P&O Princess plc, the parent company of P&O Cruises, joined together with Carnival Corporation, bringing together two of the best known and most successful organisations in the cruise industry. Already Britain’s market leading cruise company, P&O Cruises is now part of one of the world’s largest leisure travel companies.

Orient Lines
The Destination Cruise Holiday Specialists. Orient Lines is a premium line focusing on voyages to exciting destinations around the world, while providing impeccable service and outstanding value on its intimate sized ships. Every itinerary is designed as a complete cruise-tour, which means that first-class or deluxe hotel stays are included in major cities, like Athens, Sydney and Singapore before and after your cruise.

Royal Caribbean
Our cruise ships are some of the most innovative in the industry - they're bigger and brighter, with a lot more open spaces and private balconies. Our onboard and shoreside activities appeal to everyone from the rock climber, to the sun worshiper. While some people may think cruising is expensive, a Royal Caribbean cruise vacation is actually a great value and is a very smart, affordable way to travel.

Celebrity Cruises
Voted one of the World's Best Cruise Lines by Condé Nast Traveler - Top-Rated cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, Panama Canal, Galapagos, Hawaii, Mexico, Bermuda and more. Celebrity Cruises exceptional level of personal service, award-winning cuisine, world-famous amenities and accommodations that are the most spacious at sea, not only ensure an unforgettable cruise experience, but forge a lasting relationship between ourselves and our guests. It's no surprise then that Celebrity guests and the travel press, such as Condé Nast Traveler, consistently rate Celebrity Cruises as one of the world's finest cruise lines. Experience for yourself what sets Celebrity apart.

Fred Olsen Line
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has defined and refined the cruise experience, and judging by the number of passengers that come back time and again, we seem to have styled it to perfection. As a family-operated company, we are justly proud of our lineage and heritage as much as our success. With our fleet of four glistening-white ships, we believe that small is beautiful. Passengers become friends, they are never just cabin numbers. Unlike other larger ships, we are proud of the intimate world we offer, where modern-day conveniences sail in harmony with traditional values.