WJ Tested: Costa Mediterranea Norway & Northern Europe Itinerary Highlights

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WJ Tested: Costa Mediterranea Norway & Northern Europe Itinerary Highlights
WJ Tested: Costa Mediterranea Norway & Northern Europe Itinerary Highlights

WJ Tested: Costa Mediterranea Norway & Northern Europe Itinerary Highlights

By WAVEJourney

9-Night Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Ports in Norway to Bremerhaven, Germany with Costa Cruises Costa Mediterranea

Read WAVEJourney’s Full Cruise Report and Review Here.

Exploring Norway and Northern Europe with Costa Cruises aboard Costa Mediterranea was a dream trip come true. After previously travelling through Norway on land, this cruise itinerary was a fantastic option for seeing the country from a completely different perspective. It’s hard to beat cruising the Fjord Region and visiting Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Bremerhaven, Germany via a beautiful floating hotel. WAVEJourney highly recommends this Costa Cruises ship and itinerary for a cruise of a lifetime.

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS

DAY 1 – IJMUIDEN, AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS

Embarkation in Ijmuiden/Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Costa Mediterranea Embarkation in Ijmuiden/Amsterdam

SUGGESTED DRESS CODE FOR THE EVENING: Casual

ALL ABOARD: 16:30

Costa Mediterranea sails to Bergen, Norway at 17:00

This Norway and Northern Europe cruise was roundtrip Ijmuiden (near Amsterdam).

A mandatory passenger emergency drill for all guests that embarked in Ijmuiden required wearing the life jacket which was found in our cabin and took place before sail away.

COSTA EXCURSIONS AVAILABLE:

Free Time in Amsterdam

HIGHLIGHTS:

The Liguria Menu was the highlight of the Argentieri Restaurant dinner menu featuring regional specialties.

ENTERTAINMENT:

Variety Show in the theatre featuring dancing and singing.

DAY 2 – AT SEA – SAILING TOWARDS BERGEN, NORWAY

Ravioli in Argentieri Restaurant
Ravioli on the menu for dinner in Argentieri Restaurant

SUGGESTED DRESS CODE FOR THE EVENING: Gala

HIGHLIGHTS:

Pop-up market for shopping in the Atrium on Deck 2

Pasta Festival lunch at Lido Armonia on Deck 9

Presentation of the Officers in the evening – opportunity for guests to meet the onboard service directors.

Picture with the Captain Giacomo Longo

The Gala Menu was the highlight of the Argentieri Restaurant dinner.

ENTERTAINMENT:

Roberto Sinagoga – One Man Show performance of different musical genres.

DAY 3 – BERGEN, NORWAY

Costa Mediterranea - Bergen, Norway
Costa Mediterranea – Bergen, Norway

View WJ’s short video from Bergen

SUGGESTED DRESS CODE FOR THE EVENING: Red and Black (or evening casual if you didn’t pack red or black items)

EXPECTED ARRIVAL: 8 AM

ALL ABOARD: 4:30 PM

Costa Mediterranea sails to Hellesylt/Geiranger at 5 PM

COSTA EXCURSIONS AVAILABLE:

Panoramic Tour of Hardangerfjord

Funicular Ride and Hiking on Mount Floien

Sightseeing Tour of Bergen and Scenic Funicular Ride

Panoramic Tour of Bergen

HIGHLIGHTS:

The Campania Menu in Argentieri Restaurant for dinner.

Latin Dance Group Show

Latin Night – music and dancing

ENTERTAINMENT:

Elements – A Costa Cruises live show in the theatre.

DAY 4 – HELLESYLT/GEIRANGER, NORWAY

Costa Mediterranea Visits Geiranger, Norway
Costa Mediterranea Visits Geiranger, Norway

View WJ’s short video from Hellesylt

View WJ’s short video from Geiranger

SUGGESTED DRESS CODE FOR THE EVENING: Casual

EXPECTED ARRIVAL: 8 AM in Hellesylt and 11 AM in Geiranger

LAST TENDER FROM PIER IN GEIRANGER: 5 PM

Costa Mediterranea sails to Andalsnes at 6 PM

The stop in Hellesylt was only to allow passengers booked on Costa excursions to leave the ship for the tours.

In Geiranger, Costa Mediterranea used tenders between the ship and pier on a continuous basis (free of charge). The process was well-organized and didn’t take too long to get to the town in the tenders.

COSTA EXCURSIONS AVAILABLE:

Briksdal Glacier Walk

Excursion from Hellesylt to Geiranger with Breathtaking Views

Overland: From Stranda to Trollstigen

Raft Tour of the Geiranger Fjord

Hiking in the Mountains

Sights of Geiranger

The Herdal Valley, Alpine Farm and Tasting of Local Specialities

HIGHLIGHTS:

The Emilia Romagna Menu in Argentieri Restaurant for dinner.

Fashion show on the sea – Tommy Hilfiger, Armani, Nautica fashion show with new collection worn by models.

Karaoke

ENTERTAINMENT:

Tenor Andrea Casablanca in the theatre.

DAY 5 – ANDALSNES, NORWAY

Visiting Andalsnes, Norway with Costa Mediterranea
Visiting Andalsnes, Norway with Costa Mediterranea

SUGGESTED DRESS CODE FOR THE EVENING: 70s (or casual if you didn’t pack for the 70s)

EXPECTED ARRIVAL: 7 AM

ALL ABOARD: 5:30 PM

Costa Mediterranea sails to Flam at 6 PM

COSTA EXCURSIONS AVAILABLE:

Premium: Atlantic Road, Haholmen Island and Viking Experience

Day Excursion to Valldal and the Trollstigen

Excursion on Foot to the Panoramic Viewpoint of the Trollveggen, The Trolls Wall

Train Excursion to the Romsdal Region

Trollstigheimen Excursion

HIGHLIGHTS:

The Menu by Bruno Barbieri in Argentieri Restaurant for dinner

Carnaval Pool Party at the Cadmo Swimming Pool on Deck 9

World Oceans Day with Peppa Pig

Revival Party – music from the 70s and 80s dedicated party.

ENTERTAINMENT:

Live show in the theatre – Juke Box

DAY 6 – FLAM, NORWAY

Costa Mediterranea in Flam, Norway
Costa Mediterranea in Flam, Norway

View WJ’s short video in Flam

SUGGESTED DRESS CODE FOR THE EVENING: White (or casual if you didn’t pack anything white)

EXPECTED ARRIVAL: 8:30 AM

ALL ABOARD: 5:30 PM

Costa Mediterranea sails to Stavanger

COSTA EXCURSIONS AVAILABLE:

Aurland Valley and Osterbo

Naeroyfjord Boat Trip and Stalheim

Marvellous Tvinde Waterfall and the Secrets of the Viking Civilization

Flam, Voss and Stalheim

Stalheim and Undredal

Panoramic Tour of the Stegastein Viewpoint

Discover the Marvellous Norway: Hike and Train

The Flam Railway and a Cycle Tour Through the Fjords

HIGHLIGHTS:

The Veneto Menu in Argentieri Restaurant for dinner

Variety Show performance by the Latin Dance Group

White Night party

ENTERTAINMENT:

Live show in the theatre – Saeed in My Comedy Show – mime show for the entire family.

DAY 7 – STAVANGER, NORWAY

Stavanger Old Town in Norway
Stavanger Old Town in Norway

SUGGESTED DRESS CODE FOR THE EVENING: Green, white and red (or casual if you didn’t pack those colors)

EXPECTED ARRIVAL: 7 AM

ALL ABOARD: 6:30 PM

Costa Mediterranea sails to Bremerhaven, Germany

COSTA EXCURSIONS AVAILABLE:

Boat Trip on Lysefjord

Tour of Stavanger and Surroundings

Adventure on the Preikestolen, The Pulpit Rock High Above the Fjords

Stavanger: Nature, History and Flavors

HIGHLIGHTS:

The Calabrian Menu in Argentieri Restaurant for dinner

Bubble Show with Peppa Pig

Election of Mister Cruise

The Italian Night Party – dancing and music

ENTERTAINMENT:

Live show in the theatre – Sapori d’Italia – entertainment and singing.

Live show in the theatre – Cabaret2 – with the animation team.

DAY 8 – AT SEA SAILING TOWARDS BREMERHAVEN, GERMANY

At Sea Day - Final Gala Dinner
At Sea Day – Final Gala Dinner

SUGGESTED DRESS CODE FOR THE EVENING: Gala

HIGHLIGHTS:

Pop-up market – shopping for souvenirs in the Artrium

Paella lunch at Lido Armonia on Deck 9 from Noon to 1 PM

The Chef’s Menu in Argentieri Restaurant for dinner

Disembarkation information for English-speaking passengers

Karaoke

Passion Show performance by the Latin Dance Group

Masquerade Night Party – purchase a mask and dance the night away

ENTERTAINMENT:

Live show in the theatre – Acrobatic show – Duo Legenda.

DAY 9 – BREMERHAVEN, GERMANY

Bremerhaven Port Terminal
Bremerhaven Port Terminal

SUGGESTED DRESS CODE FOR THE EVENING: Casual

EXPECTED ARRIVAL: 8 AM

ALL ABOARD: 4:30 PM

Costa Mediterranea sails to Ijmuiden/Amsterdam

A paid shuttle bus service from the port into Bremerhaven was available for 12 Euro per person. Purchase a round-trip ticket in advance on the ship at either the Excursion Office, Hospitality Service Desk or interactive machines.

COSTA EXCURSION OPTIONS AVAILABLE:

Exploring Bremen

HIGHLIGHTS:

The Puglia Menu at Argentieri Restaurant for dinner

International Pary with the ship’s DJ

ENTERTAINMENT:

Live show – Beat the Rhythm – a variety of traditional and modern music styles.

DAY 10 – IJMUIDEN/AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS

WAVEJourney in Bergen
WAVEJourney Cruises Norway and Northern Europe on Costa Mediterranea

Disembarkation started at 8 AM and was a smooth process with reasonably priced transfers to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

NOTE: WJ were guests of Costa Cruises aboard Costa Mediterranea from June 4 to 13, 2019. Read our review full disclosure statement – all opinions and findings are ours at the time of travel.

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