It’s the line’s first voyage to Norway since it resumed sailing in the summer, and marks the start of a programme of cruising to the region, with 22 sailings in 2022. 
 
Fred Olsen’s journey planners have designed the Norwegian sailings to "maximise the benefits" of their smaller ships, which allow them to sail size restricted waters such as Lysefjord, Akrafjord and Fjaerlandsfjord.
 
Martin Lister, the line’s head of itinerary planning and destination experience, said Fred Olsen is "proud to sail its own course".
 
"This is especially true in the fjords, where we frequently travel away from the well-sailed route," he added.

"Here we can offer truly special experiences for our guests, such as sailing Maurangerfjord to show our guests the sprawling Fureberg Waterfall."

Norwegian sailings in 2022 include a 14-night In Search of the Northern Lights cruise, which departs from Southampton on 30 January with prices starting from £1,399pp.

Borealis’ eight-night Classic Norwegian Fjords cruise, departing from Liverpool on 6 April 2022, starts from £999pp.