Which Norwegian Fjord itinerary is better

I didn’t take a cruise but I stopped at some of the stops listed for both. I would lean towards the Rotterdam cruise. Both fjords are beautiful in different ways and Geirangerfjord is truly spectacular. I’d rather spend time seeing the amazing landscapes of Norway than just going to different cities. But, I suppose it depends on what you prefer. I guess I feel one can always go to lots of cities; how often will you see what Norwegian fjords offer? I truly enjoyed the serene, unspoiled, scenic nature of the fjords.

My husband and I went on a cruise in June that included stops in Bergen, Alesund, Molde, Olden, Skjolden and Haugesund. We didn't do any excursions and didn't hike due to an injury to my knee. We just had two sea days, coming and going out of Dover, England. I thought that Olden was stunning...we went through a long fjord and it was gorgeous. We enjoyed every stop but if I had to cut one of them out, it would have probably been Haugesund. I wish that our cruise had included Geiranger, because the fjord is supposed to be one of the best. Of course, if you go on the Celebrity cruise, you could add a couple of days in Amsterdam prior to your cruise and explore it. The Keukenhof gardens will be open until May 12th (possibly closing earlier) as well as all of the sites in and around Amsterdam.

Both of these cruises sound really good and you probably can't go wrong with either one.

Make sure your ship goes inside the fjords especially the gorgeous Geirangerfjord.
Go on the Norwegian coastal ship, the Hurtigruten , rather than on a regular “cruise ship.” This is the ship the Norwegian locals use to travel up and down the coast. We sailed into fjords. A wonderful experience and the food was outstanding!

I think it is key to remember that not everyone has the same travel budget availability as others. Hurtigrutin is a good choice, but it can also be a very expensive choice. An individual can have a great experience on an another cruise line as well.

A cruise gets you amazing views. It does not give you many interactions with locals, so just be prepared for the trade off.