MSC Euribia • MSC Cruises
7-night Arctic Loop: Hellesylt, Geiranger & Kiel
Jun 14, 2026 → Jun 21, 2026 • Copenhagen ↔
From $750
$107/night
Great deal
↓46% below typical
Ålesund
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Cruises visiting Ålesund
Quietest
Nov-Mar
Busiest
Jun-Jul
Upcoming
155+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Nov-Mar (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 76+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Ålesund.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Ålesund
These sailings rank first because they visit Ålesund while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
MSC Euribia • MSC Cruises
7-night Arctic Loop: Hellesylt, Geiranger & Kiel
Jun 21, 2026 → Jun 28, 2026 • Copenhagen ↔
From $792
$113/night
Great deal
↓43% below typical
MSC Euribia • MSC Cruises
7-night Copenhagen → Hellesylt → Geiranger → Ålesund + 3 more
Jun 7, 2026 → Jun 14, 2026 • Copenhagen ↔
From $795
$114/night
Great deal
↓42% below typical
Majestic Princess • Princess Cruises
36-night Transatlantic Crossing: Buenos Aires, Montevideo & Rio de Janeiro
Feb 10, 2028 → Mar 17, 2028 • Buenos Aires → Southampton
From $3,761
$104/night
Great deal
↓46% below typical
MSC Virtuosa • MSC Cruises
7-night Arctic Loop via Haugesund & Olden
Aug 29, 2026 → Sep 5, 2026 • Southampton ↔
From $847
$121/night
Great deal
↓42% below typical
Le Commandant Charcot • Ponant Cruises
13-night Arctic Passage via Narvik & Nordfjordeid
Nov 1, 2026 → Nov 14, 2026 • Narvik → Bergen
From $15,627
$1,202/night
Great deal
↓45% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Ålesund, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Ålesund that day.
Ålesund is busiest from Jun-Jul, with multiple ships per day. Nov, Mar are significantly quieter.
June 2026
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Quieter
Busier (more ships in port)
Number of ships
Colors show estimated total passengers in port on each day
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Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
31
No port calls
1
No port calls
2
No port calls
3
No port calls
4
No port calls
5
No port calls
6
1
~2,300 passengers
$105/night
↓29% vs typical
7
No port calls
8
No port calls
9
No port calls
10
No port calls
11
2
~4,800 passengers
$114/night
↓42% vs typical
12
No port calls
13
No port calls
14
1
~600 passengers
$1,310/night
Near median
15
2
~2,800 passengers
$102/night
↓11% vs typical
16
1
~2,900 passengers
$215/night
Near median
17
No port calls
18
4
~7,700 passengers
$107/night
↓46% vs typical
19
No port calls
20
1
~3,600 passengers
$212/night
↑13% vs typical
21
No port calls
22
1
~2,700 passengers
$248/night
↑26% vs typical
23
No port calls
24
1
~600 passengers
$1,310/night
↑14% vs typical
25
1
~4,800 passengers
$113/night
↓43% vs typical
26
No port calls
27
1
~2,300 passengers
$101/night
↓47% vs typical
28
No port calls
29
No port calls
30
No port calls
1
No port calls
2
1
~3,700 passengers
$188/night
↓23% vs typical
3
1
~1,300 passengers
$321/night
↓22% vs typical
4
No port calls
Selected port-call day
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 ship visit Ålesund on this date, carrying about ~3,700 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~3,700 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $188/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Ålesund on this date.
Sky Princess • Princess Cruises
14-night Arctic Loop via Haugesund, Skjolden & Akureyri
Jun 27, 2026 → Jul 11, 2026 • Southampton ↔
From $2,627
$188/night
Great deal
↓23% below typical
Best time to visit Ålesund on a cruise
This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Ålesund still look attractively priced.
June
Median price/night
$174
16 visits
Traffic
↓12% vs typical
9 ships • 16 priced sailings tracked
July
Median price/night
$346
14 visits
Traffic
↓6% vs typical
13 ships • 14 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$368
12 visits
Traffic
Near typical
7 ships • 10 priced sailings tracked
September
Median price/night
$164
7 visits
Traffic
Near typical
6 ships • 7 priced sailings tracked
October
Cheapest
Median price/night
$161
6 visits
Traffic
Near typical
3 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
November
Priciest
Median price/night
$663
2 visits
Traffic
↓43% vs typical
2 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$206
3 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$174
3 visits
Traffic
↑32% vs typical
1 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$184
13 visits
Traffic
↑8% vs typical
7 ships • 13 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Ålesund
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Ålesund, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Arctic Loop: Hellesylt, Geiranger & Kiel (Port-Heavy)
Arctic • Next: Jun 14
From $750
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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Arctic Loop via Haugesund & Olden (Rare Variant)
Arctic • Next: Aug 29
From $847
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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Arctic Passage via Narvik & Nordfjordeid (Best Balance)
Arctic • Next: Nov 1
From $15,627
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Arctic Repositioning via South Queensferry, Invergordon & Måløy (Rare Variant)
Arctic • Next: Jun 21
From $1,109
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Arctic Repositioning via Isafjørdur - høfn, Akureyri & Ålesund (Rare Variant)
Arctic • Next: Jun 11
From $1,019
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Arctic Passage via Ålesund & Nordfjordeid (Rare Variant)
Arctic • Next: Jul 11
From $971
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit Ålesund on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Ålesund depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Ålesund
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FAQ about cruises visiting Ålesund
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Ålesund.
What is the best time to visit Ålesund on a cruise?
October currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Ålesund, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Ålesund busiest for cruise traffic?
June currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Ålesund. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Ålesund?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Ålesund include Arctic Loop: Hellesylt, Geiranger & Kiel (Port-Heavy), Arctic Loop via Haugesund & Olden (Rare Variant), and Arctic Passage via Narvik & Nordfjordeid (Best Balance). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Ålesund?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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