What to pack for a Norwegian cruise (2024)

To help you get the most out of your trip to visit Norway, we have made a short packing guide of what to bring for all seasons. This should be in addition to the basics.

But if you forget something, don't worry – our onboard shops offer a range of items to purchase, including high-quality knitwear, clothing, and a small selection of toiletries.

Note: the dress code on our ships is casual, so there’s no need to pack formal attire for dinner.

• Warm underlayers and mid layers: It is much better to wear a number of thin layers than just a few thick ones. The air trapped in-between thin layers warms to your body’s temperature and acts as valuable insulation.

• Long sleeved woollen sweater or fleece: This should go over your under and mid layers.

• Wind and waterproof jacket and trousers: Outer layers should be wind and waterproof to adapt to the changing conditions on the Norwegian coast.

• Woollen underwear: Wool wicks sweat away from the skin and also has antimicrobial properties, making it the most comfortable option for undergarments in cold weather.

• Footwear: You'll need a pair of worn-in walking boots to use outdoors, as well as some casual shoes for use onboard.

• Cotton socks: Pack an extra pair or two in your rucksack if you’re going out snowmobiling or dog sledging and your feet become damp or wet.

• Swimwear: If you intend to use any sauna or hot tub facilities, you will need to pack a swimsuit.

• Passport and/or ID card (this also applies to Scandinavian citizens)

• Camera and memory card: Especially if you are hoping to see the Northern Lights!

• Binoculars

• Sun protection: sunscreen, a sun hat, and sunglasses

• Lip salve: The northern air is very dry, so you’ll need to pack plenty of lip balm.

• Reusable water bottle: The tap water in your cabin is potable, and there are water-filling stations found across each of our ships.

It can get very cold along the coast during winter, so we recommend you pack base and mid layers, as well as a thick winter jacket,wool or fleecehat, balaclava/buff, gloves, woolly jumper, scarf, winter boots, and pull-on spikes (for sale on board). And remember the layer principle: it is much better to wear a number of thin layers than just a few thick ones.

In very cold weather, it’s a good idea to wear two pairs of gloves – one thick pair of mitts (mitts don’t separate the fingers so they keep your hands warmer) and a thin pair of gloves underneath that allow you the use of your fingers.Ifyou’reprone to cold extremities, you might also want to buy some carbon hand and foot warmers, which are available frommost goodoutdoor shops.

During your voyage, you can join one of our onshore hikingexcursions. Hikes involve a high level of physical activity, on terrain that may often be uneven, slippery, and steep. You’ll need a reasonable level of fitness and mobility, and the right gear too.

Solid shoes will be key, but not new ones you’ve yet to use. A few layers of clothing are ideal, plus a wind and rainproof jacket with a hood, and a small backpack. Don’t worry about spikes, trekking poles, snowshoes, or headlamps. We’ll provide these free of charge when the season or weather calls for them.