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Oslo, Norway

Oslo is Norway's capital and largest city. Located at the head of the Oslofjord, the city is encircled by wooded hills and snowcapped peaks. Norway is a maritime nation with Oslo being the chief port for sea services from the Continent and England. Throughout Oslo’s 900-year history there have been many fires, and as a result it has a mixture of architectural styles. With a fairly compact city center, many of Oslo's attractions can be explored on foot.

  • Date
    Sep 07
  • Depart
    7:00 AM

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    As shore excursions to be offered in this port are not yet confirmed, below is a list of those previously offered. We make every effort to have excursions finalized at least 210 days prior to sailing, and often earlier. Please check back regularly.
      • 3.0 Hours
      • Light Activity
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        OSL-001
      • Sightsee the length, breadth and heights of Oslo by comfortable panoramic coach.
      • See the city’s most iconic avenues, buildings, parks, palaces – even its Olympic-grade hilltop ski jump.
      • Leave the tour with a clear feel for this sprawling capital’s character and sustainable approach to city living.
      • 3.5 Hours
      • Moderate Activity
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        OSL-002
      • Travel by coach to Bygdøy, passing Oslo sights like the National Theater, the Royal Palace and attractive residential neighborhoods.
      • Explore the Maritime Museum and its different exhibits including a Viking boat and a range of artifacts from Norwegian's Maritime cultural heritage.
      • Visit the Kon Tiki Museum and see the famous vessels Thor Heyerdahl used to prove that ancient, simple cultures could cross vast oceans – and survive.
      • Tour the Fram Museum and see the majestic wooden ship of the same name, used by Roald Amundsen’s for his 1911 conquest of the South Pole.
      • Return via the harbor road and see Oscarshall, King Oscar I’s romantic 19th-century summer castle.
      • 3.0 Hours
      • Moderate Activity
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        OSL-005
      • Be introduced to many of Oslo’s signature sights on a panoramic highlights drive.
      • See the city’s busiest boulevards, oldest fortress, grandest palace, tallest building and more.
      • Take a relaxed walk through famous Vigeland Sculpture Park, filled with the dramatic – and enigmatic – works of a single, prolific Norwegian artist.
      • Visit City Hall, where the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually and the murals are, well, enormous.
      • 3.0 Hours
      • Moderate Activity
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        OSL-007
      • Set out into Oslo on foot with your guide; it’s an ideal way to get to know this vibrant city.
      • Pause to admire landmarks like the Royal Palace, National Theater and Ibsen Museum.
      • Tour inside the Nobel Peace Center and be profoundly inspired by the exhibits and history on display.
      • Walk through Oslo’s signature Akershus Fortress, once a medieval castle and royal residence.
      • 5.3 Hours
      • Moderate Activity
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        OSL-008
      • Settle back in a comfortable coach seat for a 90-minute spin along a fjord and into rural Norway.
      • Tour the oldest industrial company in Norway, a glassmaking “factory” that’s been perfecting its craft since 1762.
      • Watch skilled glassblowers transform blobs of molten glass into graceful finished pieces.
      • Learn about how glass is made, formed and finished – whether for everyday uses or as fine art.
      • Browse the extensive collection at Hadeland’s in-house museum of glass history and artistry.
      • 3.5 Hours
      • Light Activity
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        OSL-015
      • Travel through central Oslo by panoramic coach, pausing for photos and awe at key landmarks like the Oslo Opera House and Holmenkollen Ski Jump.
      • Take to the waters of Oslo’s beautiful fjord aboard an open-deck motor sailor for a whole other perspective on the city.
      • Glide past evocative sights like the ancient monastery ruins on Hovedøya island, charming wooden Dyna lighthouse, and Akershus Castle – stronghold of Norway’s rulers for centuries.
      • 4.5 Hours
      • Strenuous Activity
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        OSL-016
      • Walk with your guide to a “T-bane” metro station for the ride up to Nydalen in Oslo’s northern outskirts.
      • Pick up a riverside trail that winds gently downhill, tracing the picturesque banks of the Akerselva.
      • Hike about 4 miles in as many hours, moving at a relaxed pace through woodlands and parks beloved by Oslo’s locals.
      • Pass by historic mills and converted industrial buildings that today house lofts, offices and shops.
      • Be on the lookout for white-throated dippers, Norway’s national bird.
      • 2.5 Hours
      • Strenuous Activity
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        OSL-017
      • Cruise Oslo Fjord in a small boat with an enclosed sauna that covers most of the deck.
      • Reap the benefits of the sauna’s warmth and emerge feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
      • Pause for a dip in the fjord while admiring the city from a water perspective.
      • Enjoy the camaraderie and conversation from this small-group experience.
      • 1.0 Hours
      • Light Activity
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        OSL-018
      • See Oslo’s highlights at night while riding in a horse-drawn carriage.
      • Pass landmark after landmark, all beautifully illuminated for dramatic effect.
      • See the Royal Palace and the castle where the royals lived centuries ago.
      • 3.0 Hours
      • Moderate Activity
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        OSL-019
      • Walk through a deeply moving outdoor art installation.
      • Feel inspired by its message of how tyranny must be fought to ensure a free future.
      • Gain insight into how Norway survived the horrors of occupation during World War II.
      • Reflect on the profound meaning of the art while enjoying a cup of coffee afterwards.
      • 3.0 Hours
      • Moderate Activity
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        OSL-020
      • Meet an author that is an expert in the Nazi occupation of Oslo during World War II.
      • Hear horrifying stories of the Nazi occupation while following the author through Oslo.
      • Stand at landmarks such as the Parliament where watershed wartime events took place.
      • Learn about the royal family’s exile and how Oslo’s citizens resisted the Nazis.
      • Receive a copy of the author’s booklet “Unretouched History. Oslo Under Occupation.”
      • 4.0 Hours
      • Moderate Activity
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        OSL-021
      • Tour the Royal Palace, where the royal family lives all but two months of the year.
      • Explore two floors of palace, including its unusual Bird Room and grand ballroom.
      • Enjoy an exclusive after-hours tour of Oscarshall, the royal family’s summer palace.
      • Hear fascinating commentary about Norwegian royal families past and present.
      • 3.0 Hours
      • Light Activity
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        OSL-001SG
      • Sightsee the length, breadth and heights of Oslo by comfortable panoramic coach.
      • See the city’s most iconic avenues, buildings, parks, palaces – even its Olympic-grade hilltop ski jump.
      • Leave the tour with a clear feel for this sprawling capital’s character and sustainable approach to city living.
      • 4.0 Hours
      • Moderate Activity
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        OSL-BB1
      • Follow your guide through two cutting-edge buildings for an insider’s perspective.
      • Discover how architects overcame the design challenges in a building with five stacked modules.
      • Learn the design secrets behind a towering, aluminum-clad art museum.
      • 4.0 Hours
      • Light Activity
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        OSL-AC1
      • See the palace where Norway’s royal family has lived since the mid-19th century.
      • Pass iconic buildings such as city hall, where the annual Nobel Peace Prize is awarded.
      • Visit diverse attractions ranging from a medieval fortress to a modern ski jump.
      • Explore an open-air museum with houses from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
      • 4.0 Hours
      • Light Activity
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        OSL-AC2
      • See the palace where Norway’s royal family has lived since the mid-19th century.
      • Pass iconic buildings such as city hall, where the annual Nobel Peace Prize is awarded.
      • Visit diverse attractions ranging from a medieval fortress to a modern ski jump.
      • Explore an open-air museum with houses from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
      • 4.0 Hours
      • Light Activity
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        OSL-C04
      • Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
      • Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
      • Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
      • Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.
      • 8.0 Hours
      • Light Activity
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        OSL-C08
      • Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
      • Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
      • Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
      • Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.
      • 4.5 Hours
      • Moderate Activity
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        OSL-CM1
      • Take inspiring selfies at the most photogenic attractions in Oslo.
      • Follow tips from your selfie tutor to ensure the very best pictures.
      • Learn the historical significance of the locales while enjoying their dramatic settings.
      • Stroll through the world’s largest sculpture park by a single artist, featuring iconic works like the Monolith and the Wheel of Life, offering a unique glimpse into human emotions and experiences.
      • Stop at landmarks such as the Royal Palace and the medieval Akershus Castle.
      • Spend free time around City Hall, which was inaugurated for Oslo’s 900th anniversary.
      • 4.0 Hours
      • Light Activity
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        OSL-M04
      • Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
      • Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
      • Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
      • Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.
      • 4.0 Hours
      • Light Activity
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        OSL-M04A
      • Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
      • Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
      • Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
      • Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.
      • 8.0 Hours
      • Light Activity
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        OSL-M08
      • Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
      • Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
      • Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
      • Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.
      • 8.0 Hours
      • Light Activity
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        OSL-M08A
      • Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
      • Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
      • Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
      • Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.
      • 0.0 Hours
      • Light Activity
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        OSL-STT

      To ensure that your shoreside experiences are as convenient and enjoyable as possible, we are delighted to offer a complimentary shuttle between your ship and the city center in every port where the ship is not docked within walking distance of the city center. This service runs continuously, aligning perfectly with your ship’s in-port schedule. Best of all, there’s no need to reserve your seat in advance. Simply make your way to the designated stop to board your shuttle, and you’ll be whisked away to the heart of the city. Additional information and schedules can be obtained by visiting the onboard Destination Services Desk during your voyage.

      • 4.0 Hours
      • Light Activity
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        OSL-V04
      • Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
      • Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
      • Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
      • Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.
      • 8.0 Hours
      • Light Activity
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        OSL-V08
      • Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
      • Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
      • Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
      • Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.
      • 0.0 Hours
      • Light Activity
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        SPO-OSL

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