Norway Fjord Cruise for $1300 — Flights, Hotels & Cruise
We booked a 7-night Norway Fjord Cruise with Princess for less than $1300 — and that included flights to Europe, hotel stays in London, and onboard credit. Thanks to a casino offer and strategic use of points and miles, we turned a bucket-list European cruise into an affordable adventure. From sailing past waterfalls and fjords to exploring London on Hyatt points, this trip was a perfect blend of luxury and travel hacking. Here’s exactly how we did it — and how you can too.
🎰 Princess Casino Offer Explained
Thanks to points and a casino deal we booked this epic adventure. I received a casino offer from Princess Cruises for spending time in the casino on my May 2024 sailing on the Enchanted Princess. I have been receiving offers for interior cabins on Princess with $50 free play pretty much nonstop.
👍Learn more about Casino Cruises - Princess Players Club: Casino Offers + Points Strategy
When I book a cruise through a casino offer, the base fare for my interior cabin is waived — meaning the room itself is free. I still pay taxes and port fees, plus a $200 deposit that’s refunded as onboard credit once we’re on the ship. For example, our Norway Fjord Cruise with Princess cost $620 upfront, but we received $400 back as onboard credit. That brought our net cost down to just $220 for a 7-night European cruise. It’s one of the best travel hacks we’ve used.
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✈️ Flights to London Using Points
The Norway Cruise left from Southampton, UK. We flew from Nashville to London. To do this, we got plane tickets on miles. We used 65,000 points and $75 to fly to London from Nashville. To fly home from the UK, we used 60,000 American Express membership rewards and $300 each in taxes. Flights from London to the US always have high taxes. However, this was still a great deal. We flew round-trip to the UK for $675 for two people.
🏨 Free Hyatt Hotel Stays in London
After our cruise, we spent a day in London before heading back to the States. We stayed at the Hyatt Regency Blackfriars. This was a beautiful hotel. The hotel staff was amazing and the location was fantastic. We were about a mile away from Parliament Square. We took a beautiful walk along the Thames and visited Trafalgar Square and the Churchill War Rooms. We booked our room here also on points. I even had a club access award to use, so we took advantage of their evening reception with complimentary drinks and appetizers. The cost for this hotel was 17,000 Hyatt points.
🚐 Transfers & Excursion Planning
We need to get to Southampton on the day of our cruise. I booked our transfer with Viator. I like using Viator since you can pay closer to the time of the trip.
🛳️ Norway Fjord Cruise Itinerary & Ports
We sailed 7 days on the Sky Princess. Our trip was the first week of August. We were scheduled for 4 ports for this cruise. However, we ended up missing a port due to a storm. We missed our port in Olden. Of course, we were sad we had booked a fun hike to a glacier. My son and I were both looking forward to it. On a positive note, the company we used, Olden Adventures, sent us a message saying they had notice we would not be in port the day of our excursions. We would receive a refund for our excursion. We had it before we even left the ship.
We did make the following ports: Click the port name to learn more about excursions:
Haugesand - We visited a Viking Farm. I chose this one for my dad specifically. After searching his ancestry, we knew he had Viking blood. I thought he would enjoy seeing what life was like for his ancestors. I was right!
Skjolden - This is a charming village. We ended up exploring on foot. If I had known we would not be going to Olden, I would have booked a RIB tour for my son and me. They were sold out way in advance; this was not an option at this point. We did enjoy a beautiful walk around the area.
Stavenger - We booked a boat ride through the Fjords to Pulput rock. It was a fun day and perfect for our multi-generational group. I would do it again.
How You Can Book a Cruise Like This:
Cruise $620 with $400 back in onboard credit
Flights $675 in taxes and fees
Hotels - Free thanks to Hyatt Points
🧠Final Thoughts
This Norway Fjord Cruise was a dream — and a reminder that strategic travel hacking can unlock bucket-list destinations without the bucket-list price. From booking the cruise with a casino offer to flying to Europe on points and staying at Hyatt hotels in London for free, every piece of this trip came together through smart planning. The fjords were breathtaking, the ports unforgettable, and the savings undeniable. If you’ve ever thought a European cruise was out of reach, I hope this breakdown shows you what’s possible. You don’t need a massive budget — just the right tools, timing, and a little NO POINT LEFT BEHIND magic.
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