Norway · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
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Here are the 15 best cruises & boat tours in Norway, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason, but read past it: the right pick usually comes down to your base town and the forecast.
Half-day fjord cruise from Bergen to Mostraumen with Bryggen views, close waterfall spray, and a warm cabin for $93.
“Great trip to see the fjords. 3hrs was more than enough. We enjoyed the waterfall, sand town and general scenery the most. Ship is very cozy.”
Silent electric boat from Stavanger along Lysefjord to Preikestolen, with Vagabond's Cave and Hengjanefossen waterfall stops.
“The boat ride was amazing, the sights were incredible and I’m so glad we chose to go on this tour. Being able to be inside with huge windows or outside on the top deck was great as it did get very cold after a while. The choice of drinks and food was a little unusual, although the coffee was very much appreciated after being in the cold wind.”
1.5-hour electric Oslofjord cruise from the Opera House, with multilingual audio guide, Wi-Fi, and panoramic views of islands and shoreline.
“Really good Please can you provide refund for mis understanding regarding tour from Flam rather than Skoljden.”
Tromsø hybrid-electric whale watching in Arctic fjords, sailing quietly for orcas and other whales, with warm lounges and Wi-Fi.
“Very nice, beautiful setting. Orcas are a little shy and prefer to play with the small boats around them. Biut unless you would die to see orcas, I appreciated the beautiful setting comfortably seated in the big boat, even if the orcas are more far than on small boats.”
5-hour Tromsø fjord cruise with fishing at Ramfjord, warm fish soup, unlimited hot drinks, and wildlife spotting near Ryøya.
“Beautiful views and we got to try our hand at fishing. We also got the chance to see a white tailed eagle. The guides were really great and the food was delicious. I had the vegetarian and my friend had the fish soup.”
Cruise from Bergen past Bryggen into the Osterfjord and Mostraumen strait, with a warm cabin, big views, and flexible winter routes.
“Loved it. So beautiful. Maybe I would have stayed warm inside the first hour. Haha”
Silent hybrid-electric cruise from Svolvær to Trollfjord, with white-tailed eagle spotting, panoramic decks, and warm indoor comfort in 3 hours.
“Beautiful scenery and was excited to see so many sea eagles. The catamaran was very new and clean. The staff was very kind and professional.”
Tromsø fjord cruise on a quiet hybrid catamaran, with an underwater drone kelp view and a fish-rack stop on land.
“beautiful landscape, excellent facilities, staff great, timings perfect. brilliant experience.”
2-hour 100% electric Oslofjord cruise from City Hall pier. See Akershus Fortress, Opera, Munch, and optional Bygdøy museums.
“Spectacular views and a comfortable experience, it was very informative and would definitely recommend.”
3-hour Oslo fjord cruise on a restored sailing ship with a shrimp buffet, warm blankets, and sunset views past Bygdøy and Huk Bay.
“Very nice trip by the Oslo islands and very good food too. The boat was beautiful, the scenery wonderful and met nice people to chat to, at my table.”
3.5-hour aurora cruise from Tromsø with drinks, cookies, thermal suits, and expert guidance, dinner optional, 20:00 to 23:30.
“Great guides who were very friendly and informative. Also helped us take great pictures! Cookies, hot chocolate, coffee etc. were provided along with some Norwegian snacks and food. Would highly recommend!”
3.5-hour Tromsø Arctic fjord cruise on a warm catamaran with sea-eagle chances, photo tips, and fjord history from expert guides.
“Really enjoyable trip. Plenty of inside and outside space and the views are incredible!! Would recommend”
Glide Oslofjord in silence on the electric Ms Brisen. Guided sights, panoramic windows, and warm indoor comfort for 2 hours.
“Excellent tour with great explanations; Susan and crew did a great job. The boat is truly a step up from what we experienced in other places: great seating in and outside + clean windows (not always a given) + very quit (as advertised) …. outstanding! Loved it.”
A 2.5-hour Lysefjord boat cruise from Stavanger for close views of Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) and waterfall stops.
“6 of us did this tour, including one wheelchair user, and it worked really well with all of us thoroughly enjoying it. The boat is large enough to be comfortable but small enough that it could easily get close to the view points ( I think some of the larger boats may be unable to do this as well) The views were spectacular and I would definitely recommend this tour!”
Catch the Northern Lights from Tromsø on a warm catamaran with panoramic windows, plus a free second cruise if the sky stays cloudy.
“What a wonderful experience. There appeared to be a low chance to see the northern lights with the blizzardy snow but they certainly came out to dance after finding a gap in the clouds. Our tour guides were very attentive, shared their knowledge of the northern lights in addition to other places we passed by on route. Thank you for a wonderful evening.”
