Norway Shore Excursions

Ambition Norway Cruise Guide

Ambassador Cruise Line · 1,400 passengers · #18 busiest Norway ship · 36 port calls (2026 and 2027 and 2028)

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Most Active Norway Ship
36 Norway Port CallsMost Visits: Flåm

Ship overview

Ambition on Ambassador Cruise Line ranks among Norway's busiest cruise ships in our verified database: a mid-size cruise ship with 36 published port calls across 2026 and 2027 and 2028. The programme leans heavily on Flåm (6 calls, 17% of visits) and Eidfjord (5), with Ålesund (4) rounding out the core rotation. Geographically, Ambition concentrates on Fjord Norway and Western Norway / Coastal, across 11 distinct Norwegian ports in total. Busiest month: July 2026 (4 calls), typical of peak summer Norway cruising for this class of ship. Activity is spread across both years (11 calls in 2026, 9 in 2027).

Regional focus: Fjord Norway · Western Norway / Coastal

Quick facts

  • Passenger capacity

    1,400 passengers

  • Cruise line

    Ambassador Cruise Line

  • Norway activity rank

    #18 of 2026 and 2027 and 2028 schedule data

  • Visits by year

    2026: 11 · 2027: 9 · 2028: 16

  • Total Norway port calls

    36

  • Distinct ports

    11

Norway itinerary patterns

Recurring port sequences detected from Ambition's published timetable. Useful when deciding which excursions to research first.

  • Ålesund → Trondheim → Tromsø

    Ålesund → Trondheim → Tromsø appears on 3 sailings in our 2026–2027–2028 Norway data.

  • Ålesund → Trondheim

    Ålesund → Trondheim appears on 3 sailings in our 2026–2027–2028 Norway data.

  • Trondheim → Tromsø

    Trondheim → Tromsø appears on 3 sailings in our 2026–2027–2028 Norway data.

  • Eidfjord → Stavanger

    Eidfjord → Stavanger appears on 2 sailings in our 2026–2027–2028 Norway data.

Ambition schedule insights

Patterns from our verified Norway database for Ambition across 2026 and 2027 and 2028. Use these figures to pick quieter months or plan around peak summer weeks before booking shore excursions.

  • Total Norway calls

    36

  • Ports visited

    11

  • Busiest month

    July 2026

    4 port calls

  • Years tracked

    2026, 2027, 2028

Visits by year

  • 202611 calls
  • 20279 calls
  • 202816 calls

Calls by month

  • June 2026
    2
  • July 2026
    4
  • August 2026
    4
  • September 2026
    1
  • March 2027
    3
  • April 2027
    2
  • September 2027
    2
  • October 2027
    2
  • March 2028
    4
  • April 2028
    1
  • May 2028
    2
  • July 2028
    2
  • September 2028
    3
  • October 2028
    4

Browse the Norway cruise calendar for national busiest days and cruise line trends.

Upcoming Norway port calls

Next scheduled Ambition arrivals in our verified database. Confirm timings with Ambassador Cruise Line before booking excursions.

Norway cruise schedule

All imported Norway port calls for Ambition in our database (2026 and 2027 and 2028). Confirm timings with Ambassador Cruise Line before booking excursions.

DatePortArrivalDepartureAll aboard
Fri, 19 Jun 2026Stavanger08:0018:00TBC
Sat, 20 Jun 2026Eidfjord07:0021:00TBC
Wed, 15 Jul 2026Eidfjord09:0019:00TBC
Sun, 19 Jul 2026Stavanger08:0018:00TBC
Mon, 20 Jul 2026Eidfjord07:0020:00TBC
Wed, 22 Jul 2026Olden08:0018:00TBC
Fri, 28 Aug 2026Eidfjord08:0020:00TBC
Sat, 29 Aug 2026Stavanger08:0013:00TBC
Sun, 30 Aug 2026Flåm08:3019:00TBC
Mon, 31 Aug 2026Olden13:0023:00TBC
Tue, 1 Sept 2026Nordfjordeid08:0018:00TBC
Thu, 11 Mar 2027Ålesund09:0017:00TBC
Fri, 12 Mar 2027Trondheim08:0017:00TBC
Sun, 14 Mar 2027Tromsø09:0019:00TBC
Tue, 13 Apr 2027Eidfjord08:0017:00TBC
Fri, 16 Apr 2027Flåm07:0018:00TBC
Thu, 2 Sept 2027Ålesund08:0018:00TBC
Sat, 4 Sept 2027Flåm08:0020:00TBC
Thu, 21 Oct 2027Tromsø10:0021:00TBC
Sun, 24 Oct 2027Honningsvåg09:0002:00TBC
Mon, 13 Mar 2028Ålesund09:0017:00TBC
Tue, 14 Mar 2028Trondheim08:0017:00TBC
Thu, 16 Mar 2028Tromsø08:0020:00TBC
Wed, 22 Mar 2028Geiranger10:0019:00TBC
Wed, 26 Apr 2028Flåm07:0018:00TBC
Sat, 6 May 2028Flåm07:0017:00TBC
Sun, 7 May 2028MoldeTBCTBCTBC
Sat, 1 Jul 2028Nordfjordeid12:0019:00TBC
Sun, 2 Jul 2028Geiranger09:0017:00TBC
Wed, 13 Sept 2028Flåm07:0019:00TBC
Thu, 14 Sept 2028Nordfjordeid12:0019:00TBC
Fri, 15 Sept 2028Geiranger09:0019:00TBC
Mon, 2 Oct 2028Ålesund09:0017:00TBC
Tue, 3 Oct 2028Trondheim08:0017:00TBC
Thu, 5 Oct 2028Tromsø08:0020:00TBC
Wed, 11 Oct 2028Geiranger08:0018:00TBC

Ports visited

Recommended shore excursions

Excursion ideas for ports Ambition visits most often. Return to Ship Confidence uses typical tour length against your published port times when available.

Flåm

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  • Stegastein Viewpoint Shore Excursion

    Iconic Aurlandsfjord panorama above Flåm with minimal walking.

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Eidfjord

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  • Vøringsfossen Waterfall

    Norway's famous waterfall with modern canyon viewing walkways.

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  • Hardanger Scenic Tour

    Waterfall, Hardangervidda and Måbødalen valley in one port day.

    View tour →

Ålesund

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Recommended Ålesund Shore Excursions

Geiranger

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  • Geirangerfjord Viewpoints

    UNESCO fjord sailing past Seven Sisters and Bridal Veil.

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  • Mount Dalsnibba

    Summit skywalk views over Geirangerfjord below.

    View tour →

Cruise line and port guides

Cruise line

Ambassador Cruise Line Norway guide for fleet overview, typical cruise length and line-wide schedule stats.

Port authority pages

Cruise planning tools

Return to Ship Confidence methodology

Confidence labels on this page estimate how comfortably a typical 4 hour independent tour fits your port window when arrival and all aboard times are published. We add 15 minute check in and 45 minute safety buffers.

Read the full Return to Ship Confidence guide or use Will This Excursion Fit? for your exact tour duration.

Plan excursions for your sailing

Use the Norway Cruise Planner to match shore excursions to your ship timetable and traveller style.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Norway port calls does Ambition have?
Ambition has 36 verified Norway port calls in our 2026 and 2027 and 2028 schedule data (11 in 2026 and 9 in 2027). Always confirm timings with Ambassador Cruise Line before finalising excursion plans.
Which ports does Ambition visit most in Norway?
Top ports in our data: Flåm (6), Eidfjord (5), Ålesund (4). See the ports section below for call counts and links to port guides and excursions.
When is Ambition busiest in Norway?
July 2026 is the busiest month with 4 scheduled calls. Use the monthly breakdown below to spot quieter weeks.
What is Ambition's passenger capacity?
Ambition carries approximately 1,400 passengers at full capacity. Larger ships mean longer tender queues and fuller coaches on peak summer days, so favour independent tours with clear return times.
Where does this schedule data come from?
Port calls are imported from published Norway cruise timetables for verified ports. We do not estimate or invent visit counts. Confirm arrival, departure and all-aboard times with your cruise line.

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