Currency
Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Language
Norwegian
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
Best Time to Visit
May–Sep
Typical Duration
14-18 nights
Price Range
$439–$94,500 per person
Port Type
Departure & Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Oslo is Norway's vibrant capital and gateway to the stunning Scandinavian fjords, offering rich Viking history, world-class museums, and access to some of Northern Europe's most dramatic coastal scenery.
Cruises that visit Oslo
- cruises to Oslo
- Oslo sailings
- Oslo cruises
- 6-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Seabourn cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 7-night Holland America Line cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Seabourn cruise
- 7-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Virgin Voyages cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
Build Your Day in Oslo
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 5:00 PM
Usually about 9 hours ashore
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Getting around:
Oslo Opera House
must visit interactive architectural art work.
The Vigeland Park
Interestingly, the people are of varying ages, shapes, activities and moods.
Frogner Park
Sculptures are incredible and set in beautiful and relaxing parkland.
Akershus Fortress
The fact that there’s free entry makes the experience even more special.
Closes soon · 9 PM
The Fram Museum
The exhibits are interactive and easy to follow, so it’s fun for all ages 😊.
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Fri
The Royal Palace
Free to enter the grounds and the activities.
Temporarily closed
Museum of the Viking Age
Get Indulge in Viking adventures, Very good merchandise And gift options
Temporarily closed
The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
a lot of text to read without interactive things to do
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Mathallen Oslo
The pulled chicken burger was incredible and the poke was very fresh.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
National Museum
The museum is an all inclusive museum and has attribute to all ages.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Botanical Garden
Very educational and interactive.
Closes soon · 9 PM
Oslo Street Food
Wide variety of foods with good portion sizes and tasteful.
Den Glade Gris
Service was great , food was delicious, and the atmosphere is very nice.
Seaport Restaurant
Food was delicious, beers were cold and the atmosphere was incredible.
Lorry Restaurant
The food was excellent—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.
The Salmon
Great food, efficient service, and a fantastic dining experience overall.
Natural History Museum
Lots of things to see, touch, think and be in awe.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Paradox Museum Oslo
A fun and engaging experience with lots of interactive experiments.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Fri
Crow Bar & Brewery
Super beers, great staff and the perfect soundtrack.
HIMKOK Storgata Destilleri
The ambiance, music, drinks, bartenders, and service are all top notch.
Yokoso Restaurant Aker Brygge
A simple, cozy Japanese restaurant with good food and relaxed vibes.
Slottsparken
The sculpture park is utterly amazing, children's drawings come to life.
Sørenga Sjøbad
Fantastic swimming conditions, lots of food and drink options nearby.
Rorbua Aker Brygge
Tasty food, friendly service and a unique atmosphere!
Ekebergparken
Small play areas, statues and cafe, museum/souvenir shop on site.
Way Down South
The pulled pork burger also great, with homemade pickles and juicy meat.
Closes soon · 9 PM
Tim Wendelboe
One of the best coffee ☕️ in oslo Nice service Highly recommended 👌
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM Fri
Oslo City Hall
Interesting, unique, and free.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Fri
The Viking Planet
There are lots of interactive activities and a VR video experience.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Fri
Cafe Sør
very nice decor, very cheerful and helpful staff, really delicious coffee.
Elias mat & sånt
I really enjoyed the seasonal menu and locally sourced ingredients.
Dr. Jekyll’s Pub
Cool place, nice backyard, great service and interesting drinks!
Huk
Relaxed with clean water, a breeze and big ships passing by.
Fuglen
Excellent coffee and a nice spot for a break while exploring Oslo
Castello Restaurant - Oslo
Lovely cocktails, good food and friendly service.
Vaaghals
Great food, attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Barcode Street Food
super easy ordering system and all dishes we tried were delicious
Restaurant Schrøder
The food was absolutely delicious — fresh, flavorful, and made with care.
Ricksha Pakistani Street food
Food was freshly prepared and presented well.
Tjuvholmen Badeplass
It is a lovely spot to see the sunset and enjoy swimming.
Open now
Supreme Roastworks AS
Lovely coffeehouse with amazing coffee and a nice atmosphere
Closed · Opens 8 AM Fri
Arakataka
each course was incredible but the trio of lamb was out of this world!
Tjuvholmen Sculpture Park
Very cool, open-air sculptures in and around the museum.
Torggata Botaniske
The ambience , the professionalism of the bartender, it’s just perfect.
Maaemo
Amazing atmosphere with excellent food and service.
The Vigeland Museum
Very interesting sculptures, mega statues to small tests.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
SVANEN Cocktailbar
Fantastic cocktails in a fantastic setting with fantastic service!
Basso Social - Oslo
Excellent food and good value for Oslo.
Closes soon · 8:30 PM
Stockfleths
Very good food, pastries, coffees, and teas served by service-minded staff!
Closed · Opens 7 AM Fri
Helt Vilt
The food was all incredible, beautifully presented and perfectly cooked.
Papegøye
Best coffee bar in Oslo, high quality coffee and highly qualified baristas.
Statholdergaarden
The serving was very well timed and the food was nice and very creative.
Sognsvann
Beautiful lake in this season is a pleasure bathing.
Hos Thea
The chef and ambience created a warm, inviting and memorable experience.
Restaurant Kontrast
Amazing food, wine, service and atmosphere.
Katten badested
A beautiful beach with restrooms, trashcans and barbecue spots.
Fuglen Coffee Roasters
It smells like roasted coffee, nice interior and kind service.
Statholderens mat og vinkjeller
Exceptional service, exceptional food, exceptional “stemning”.
The Good Knight
Amazing vibe and service , especially Emily best barman everr
Kuro Oslo
Cosy cafe with warm interior, amazing coffee and cinnamon rolls.
Closes soon · 9 PM
Jimmy's
Jimmy's in Oslo is a fantastic spot for a casual and delicious meal.
Code Restaurant Oslo
Nice brasserie-style restaurant with delicious food and good service.
Posthallen Drinkhub
Amazing drinks, great hospitality.
Hos Peder
The halibut crudo, char ( amazing sauce ) the fries are the best.
Paradisbukta Beach
Lovely seashore with a free beach
The Little Pickle
Really great food, friendly service and laid back atmosphere.
Closes soon · 9 PM
Nordstrand Bad
Perfekt beach, parking space cross the road
Pier 42
It is a unique flavor experience and the cocktails are perfectly executed.
Sabi Omakase Oslo
The most incredible culinary experience of my life... Twice!
Red Rabbit Pub
Cozy intimate pub with great friendly staff, excellent drinks.
Operastranda
Great location to swim, relax, and soak up sun.
Sydstranda
Very cozy small rock beach located on the south side of Ulvøya.
Spisestedet Feinschmecker
Excellent service coupled with delicous well presented creations!
No Stress
friendly staff good atmosphere, perfect drinks..And beer from 7F
Mon Oncle
The atmosphere, food and service made this into an unforgettable evening.
Savage
Each dish was a masterpiece of flavor and impeccable presentation.
Stallen
Excellent food, excellent service, excellent wine pairing
Bombay Blues
Every dish was incredibly delicious and beautifully prepared.
Fat City
What a treat this place is, lovely chill vibes with delicious small plates.
Hovedøya swimming area
Small sandy beach with some rocks to walk along.
Grass Roots Square
What an innovative thought.
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
Oslo
is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here —
it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.
About Oslo
Oslo has established itself as a vibrant hub for Northern European cruising, with fourteen major cruise lines calling at this dynamic Scandinavian port. Whether you're embarking on a two-week voyage or enjoying a port day during a longer itinerary, you'll find impressive cruise options here. The port handles nearly 400 upcoming cruises, with most voyages spanning fourteen nights and exploring the stunning coastlines of Copenhagen, Bergen, Stockholm, and beyond. Peak season runs from May through September, with August drawing the most cruise traffic.
What awaits you ashore is a fascinating blend of Viking heritage and contemporary Nordic culture. Oslo's waterfront location means you're never far from the city's museums, galleries, and vibrant neighborhoods, while the surrounding fjords and forests offer stunning natural beauty. Whether you have a few hours or a full day in port, you'll discover why Oslo remains one of Northern Europe's most rewarding cruise destinations.
What awaits you ashore is a fascinating blend of Viking heritage and contemporary Nordic culture. Oslo's waterfront location means you're never far from the city's museums, galleries, and vibrant neighborhoods, while the surrounding fjords and forests offer stunning natural beauty. Whether you have a few hours or a full day in port, you'll discover why Oslo remains one of Northern Europe's most rewarding cruise destinations.
Cruise Lines at Oslo
- Viking Ocean Cruises (206 cruises)
- Holland America Line (126 cruises)
- MSC Cruises (101 cruises)
- Explora Journeys (30 cruises)
- Oceania Cruises (19 cruises)
- Seabourn (12 cruises)
- Norwegian Cruise Line (9 cruises)
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS (9 cruises)
- Aurora Expeditions (8 cruises)
- Royal Caribbean International (7 cruises)
- Celebrity Cruises (6 cruises)
- Viking River Cruises (5 cruises)
- Silversea (4 cruises)
- Atlas Ocean Voyages (2 cruises)
- Virgin Voyages (2 cruises)
Cruises Departing From Oslo
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Ship Schedule at Oslo
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the must-see attractions in Oslo?
The Royal Palace, Vigeland Park, Akershus Fortress, and the Viking Ship Museum are Oslo's must-see sights.
What is the best time to visit Oslo?
Late spring to early autumn offers mild weather and outdoor activities.
How can I get around the city in Oslo?
Trams, buses, and ferries cover most areas; an Oslo Pass provides discounts.
Where can I experience Norwegian cuisine in Oslo?
Try seafood markets and eateries in Aker Brygge, Grunerlokka, and Mathallen.