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
Olden
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Cruises visiting Olden
Quietest
May
Busiest
Jun-Jul
Upcoming
71+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: May (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 41+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Olden.
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 Olden
These sailings rank first because they visit Olden while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
MSC Preziosa • MSC Cruises
14-night Arctic Loop via Tromsø & Longyearbyen
Jun 22, 2026 → Jul 6, 2026 • Hamburg ↔
From $1,831
$131/night
Great deal
↓32% below typical
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
MSC Preziosa • MSC Cruises
14-night Arctic Loop via Tromsø & Longyearbyen
Aug 9, 2026 → Aug 23, 2026 • Hamburg ↔
From $2,161
$154/night
Good value
↓20% below typical
MSC Meraviglia • MSC Cruises
7-night Arctic Loop: Haugesund & Skjolden
Aug 28, 2027 → Sep 4, 2027 • Southampton ↔
From $1,133
$162/night
Good value
↓17% below typical
Sky Princess • Princess Cruises
14-night Arctic Loop via Stavanger, Haugesund & South Queensferry
Jun 13, 2026 → Jun 27, 2026 • Southampton ↔
From $2,231
$159/night
Good value
↓13% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Olden, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Olden that day.
Olden is busiest from Jun-Jul, with multiple ships per day. May 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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Fri
Sat
31
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1
No port calls
2
No port calls
3
No port calls
4
No port calls
5
No port calls
6
No port calls
7
No port calls
8
No port calls
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No port calls
10
1
~2,900 passengers
$215/night
Near median
11
No port calls
12
No port calls
13
No port calls
14
No port calls
15
No port calls
16
No port calls
17
3
~3,400 passengers
$1,011/night
Near median
18
2
~3,700 passengers
$159/night
↓13% vs typical
19
1
~3,600 passengers
$212/night
↑13% vs typical
20
No port calls
21
No port calls
22
No port calls
23
1
~2,700 passengers
$248/night
↑26% vs typical
24
No port calls
25
No port calls
26
No port calls
27
1
~600 passengers
$1,310/night
↑14% vs typical
28
No port calls
29
No port calls
30
No port calls
1
1
~3,700 passengers
$188/night
↓23% vs typical
2
No port calls
3
1
~3,500 passengers
$131/night
↓32% vs typical
4
No port calls
Selected port-call day
Thursday, June 18, 2026
1 ship visit Olden on this date, carrying about ~3,700 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~3,700 passengers
- Cruises
- 2
- Best fare
- $159/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Olden on this date.
Sky Princess • Princess Cruises
14-night Arctic Loop via Stavanger, Haugesund & South Queensferry
Jun 13, 2026 → Jun 27, 2026 • Southampton ↔
From $2,231
$159/night
Good value
↓13% below typical
More cruises that day
Other sailings that call on Olden that same day.
Best time to visit Olden 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 Olden still look attractively priced.
June
Median price/night
$248
9 visits
Traffic
↑26% vs typical
7 ships • 9 priced sailings tracked
July
Median price/night
$479
10 visits
Traffic
↑96% vs typical
7 ships • 10 priced sailings tracked
August
Priciest
Median price/night
$688
10 visits
Traffic
↓12% vs typical
7 ships • 10 priced sailings tracked
September
Cheapest
Median price/night
$211
6 visits
Traffic
Near typical
4 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$323
1 visits
Traffic
May looks fairly balanced.
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Olden
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Olden, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Arctic Loop via Haugesund & Olden (Rare Variant)
Arctic • Next: Aug 29
From $847
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
View itinerary →
Arctic Loop via Tromsø & Longyearbyen (Best Balance)
Arctic • Next: Jun 22
From $1,831
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
View itinerary →
Arctic Loop via Haugesund, Skjolden & Akureyri (Rare Variant)
Arctic • Next: Jun 27
From $2,627
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Arctic Loop via Stavanger, Haugesund & South Queensferry (Rare Variant)
Arctic • Next: Jun 13
From $2,231
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Arctic Repositioning via Mandal & Sandnes (Best Balance)
Arctic • Next: Aug 17
From $5,905
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Arctic One-Way via Skagen & Ålesund (Best Balance)
Arctic • Next: Aug 18
From $11,100
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit Olden on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Olden depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Olden
See the next scheduled ship visits into Olden.
FAQ about cruises visiting Olden
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Olden.
What is the best time to visit Olden on a cruise?
September currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Olden, 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 Olden busiest for cruise traffic?
July currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Olden. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Olden?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Olden include Arctic Loop via Haugesund & Olden (Rare Variant), Arctic Loop via Tromsø & Longyearbyen (Best Balance), and Arctic Loop via Haugesund, Skjolden & Akureyri (Rare Variant). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Olden?
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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