Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Discover 5 things to do in Stavanger, Norway on a Celebrity Cruise: hike Pulpit Rock, cruise the Lysefjord, wander Gamle Stavanger, and explore Norway’s Oil Capital in one unforgettable day.
Stavanger is one of Norway’s most rewarding cruise ports: easy to explore on foot, full of character, and close to some of the country’s most dramatic landscapes. Here are 5 things to do when your Celebrity Cruise stops in Stavanger for the day.
Start in Gamle Stavanger, the city’s historic old town just steps from the cruise port, where cobblestone lanes and white wooden houses create one of the most charming settings on the Norwegian coast. From there, wander Øvre Holmegate, Stavanger’s colorful street, where bold murals and bright cafés give the city a more modern, creative edge.
For a deeper look at the region’s story, visit the Norwegian Petroleum Museum. Stavanger is often called Norway’s energy capital, and this museum explains how offshore oil transformed the city and shaped modern Norway.
Beyond the city, Stavanger is a gateway to two of Norway’s most iconic day trips. Hike to Pulpit Rock, one of the most famous hikes in the world, winding through rugged mountain terrain and scenic overlooks before reaching the towering cliff that rises high above Lysefjord. Or experience the scenery from the water on a Lysefjord cruise, gliding past waterfalls, sheer mountain walls, and quiet fjord villages that capture the scale and beauty of western Norway from an entirely different perspective.
Stavanger is the kind of destination that balances city life and nature effortlessly. Book your Celebrity Cruise and discover everything that makes Stavanger one of Norway’s most memorable fjord destinations.
Chapters:
0:00 Stavanger Overview
0:20 Explore Gamle Stavanger
0:35 Wander Øvre Holmegate
0:47 Visit the Norwegian Petroleum Museum
1:07 Hike to Pulpit Rock
1:26 Cruise Through Lysefjord
1:47 Book Your Celebrity Cruise
Links:
Stavanger Port Guide: celebritycruises.com/ports/stavanger
Stavanger Shore Excursions: celebritycruises.com/shore-excursions/port/svg/stavanger-norway
Norway Cruises: celebritycruises.com/destinations/european-cruises/norway-cruise
Insider’s Guide to Stavanger (blog): celebritycruises.com/blog/stavanger-norway
13 Best Things to Do in Stavanger (blog): celebritycruises.com/blog/things-to-do-in-stavanger
European Cruises: celebritycruises.com/destinations/european-cruises
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Official Celebrity Cruises Website: CelebrityCruises.com
Browse Cruise Itineraries: celebritycruises.com/itinerary-search
Subscribe to Celebrity Cruises on YouTube: youtube.com/user/CELEBRITYCRUISES/?sub_confirmation=1
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Discover 5 things to do in Stavanger, Norway on a Celebrity Cruise: hike Pulpit Rock, cruise the Lysefjord, wander Gamle Stavanger, and explore Norway’s Oil Capital in one unforgettable day.
Stavanger is one of Norway’s most rewarding cruise ports: easy to explore on foot, full of character, and close to some of the country’s most dramatic landscapes. Here are 5 things to do when your Celebrity Cruise stops in Stavanger for the day.
Start in Gamle Stavanger, the city’s historic old town just steps from the cruise port, where cobblestone lanes and white wooden houses create one of the most charming settings on the Norwegian coast. From there, wander Øvre Holmegate, Stavanger’s colorful street, where bold murals and bright cafés give the city a more modern, creative edge.
For a deeper look at the region’s story, visit the Norwegian Petroleum Museum. Stavanger is often called Norway’s energy capital, and this museum explains how offshore oil transformed the city and shaped modern Norway.
Beyond the city, Stavanger is a gateway to two of Norway’s most iconic day trips. Hike to Pulpit Rock, one of the most famous hikes in the world, winding through rugged mountain terrain and scenic overlooks before reaching the towering cliff that rises high above Lysefjord. Or experience the scenery from the water on a Lysefjord cruise, gliding past waterfalls, sheer mountain walls, and quiet fjord villages that capture the scale and beauty of western Norway from an entirely different perspective.
Stavanger is the kind of destination that balances city life and nature effortlessly. Book your Celebrity Cruise and discover everything that makes Stavanger one of Norway’s most memorable fjord destinations.
Chapters:
0:00 Stavanger Overview
0:20 Explore Gamle Stavanger
0:35 Wander Øvre Holmegate
0:47 Visit the Norwegian Petroleum Museum
1:07 Hike to Pulpit Rock
1:26 Cruise Through Lysefjord
1:47 Book Your Celebrity Cruise
Links:
Stavanger Port Guide: celebritycruises.com/ports/stavanger
Stavanger Shore Excursions: celebritycruises.com/shore-excursions/port/svg/stavanger-norway
Norway Cruises: celebritycruises.com/destinations/european-cruises/norway-cruise
Insider’s Guide to Stavanger (blog): celebritycruises.com/blog/stavanger-norway
13 Best Things to Do in Stavanger (blog): celebritycruises.com/blog/things-to-do-in-stavanger
European Cruises: celebritycruises.com/destinations/european-cruises
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Official Celebrity Cruises Website: CelebrityCruises.com
Browse Cruise Itineraries: celebritycruises.com/itinerary-search
Subscribe to Celebrity Cruises on YouTube: youtube.com/user/CELEBRITYCRUISES/?sub_confirmation=1
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Imagery and messaging may not accurately reflect onboard and destination experiences, offerings, features, or itineraries. These may not be available during your voyage, may vary by ship and destination, and may be subject to change without notice.
