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The creators provide a comprehensive review of their experience sailing through the Norwegian fjords on the Celebrity Apex. They describe the trip as a nature-focused adventure characterized by epic landscapes, waterfalls, and peaceful environments enhanced by the prevalence of quiet electric vehicles. The creators highlight that the passenger demographic is diverse and that English is widely spoken. They recommend booking shore excursions directly at the pier rather than through the cruise line to save money and avoid large crowds. They also advise travelers to use credit cards instead of Euros, noting that Norway uses the Kroner and that American Express is rarely accepted. Potential travelers should prepare for unpredictable weather and the constant daylight during the summer months. The review concludes with a warning regarding environmental regulations in Norway, noting that certain major cruise ships may be restricted from visiting specific UNESCO Heritage sites like Geirangerfjord and Flom after 2025 to protect the ecosystem. Despite these challenges, the creators express a strong desire to revisit the region.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Celebrity Apex
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Celebrity Apex
Solid Strip

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Northern_europe · SpringFrom Rotterdam NetherlandsFirst-Time Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

we took our Norwegian fjords cruise on the celebrity Apex in May it was one of the first cruise is for Celebrity Cruises

the spectacle that is the Norwegian fjords is one not to miss and one that we are so happy we were able to witness firsthand

we highly recommend number one Cruise tip don't book your shore excursions until you're on the shore

the ugly is that there's a lot of Norwegian fjords Cruise ports that are closing so soon two major cruise ships because they need to be innovated

Creator's Tips & Advice

Don't book shore excursions until you're on the shore
Use a credit card with no foreign transaction fees and avoid AmEx in Norway
Bring rain jackets, rain pants, and water-resistant shoes for unpredictable weather

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Seasickness or motion sicknessSeas are calm due to inside passageways; don't be hesitant
Language barrierEnglish is widely accepted and spoken as a second language

Questions This Creator Answers

QWho is the Norwegian fjords cruise for?
QWhat are the good, bad, and ugly aspects of a Norwegian fjords cruise?
QWould the creators take this cruise again?

Topics Covered

Excursions4 Happy BaconWifi Connectivity1½ Sad BaconPort Destination4½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amsterdam Netherlands2½ Happy Bacon
Bergen4½ Happy Bacon
Flom4 Happy Bacon
Top: Flom Railway train
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