Setting sail
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Setting sail
Hang tight. We're checking the weather.
Norway · Ships call at Bergen, Norway
Wet and windy, most cruise lines have left for the season
Bergen in October brings cooler conditions, with highs around 52°F, so pack layers alongside your warm-weather gear. October sees roughly 21 rainy days, so waterproof layers and flexible plans are wise. Showers are often short-lived but can be intense. Wet and windy, most cruise lines have left for the season.
Crowds are moderate in October, making it a good balance between availability and weather. Dress in layers: a waterproof shell over a mid-layer handles the range between cool mornings and afternoon port temps.
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Sailings that are at sea during October, with the date each one leaves port.
Northern Fjords & Northern Lights Collectors' Voyage
HAL Cruises
Sails Sep 27, 2026
Canary Islands & Northern Lights Collectors' Voyage
HAL Cruises
Sails Oct 2, 2026
Highlights der Nord& Ostseekuste 2
AIDA Cruises
Sails Oct 3, 2026
Grose Skandinavien-Reise ab Kiel
AIDA Cruises
Sails Oct 3, 2026
Canary Islands & Northern Lights Collectors' Voyage
HAL Cruises
Sails Oct 3, 2026
Arctic Journey & Northern Lights
HAL Cruises
Sails Oct 4, 2026
Bergen is the usual start or end point for a Norwegian Fjords cruise, ringed by seven mountains and known for the tilted wooden buildings of the UNESCO-listed Bryggen wharf. It is also one of the rainiest cities in Europe, so pack for it. From the harbor you can ride the funicular up Mount Floyen or connect to the Norway in a Nutshell fjord-and-rail tour.
The average high temperature in Bergen during October is 52°F, with a low of 42°F.
Bergen typically sees 21 days of rain in October. Wet and windy, most cruise lines have left for the season.
For a October cruise to Bergen, you should pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket, and thermal wear.