Norway · FJORD CRUISES
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A fjord cruise is the one booking almost every Norway trip has in common, and they vary far more than the photos suggest. Below are the 15 best fjord cruises in the country, sorted out by departure town, boat type and length, so you can see which arm of which fjord you are actually paying to sail.
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.”
Guided bus tour of Geirangerfjord highlights with Flydalsjuvet, Djupvatn Lake, Dalsnibba Skywalk, and Eagle Bend, timed for cruise days.
“Best tour guide (from Italian Dolomites) and bus driver ever. Well organized, quite informative. Really enthusiastic about little gem of Geiranger. We wiil be back. Thank you.”
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.”
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 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!”
Half-day Arctic roadtrip from Tromsø to fjords and Sommarøy, with a scenic picnic, warm drinks, and pro photos.
“Tom and Lucas were the best tour guides! Very friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. We had many stops along the way which allowed us to admire the beautiful scenery. Tom was very kind to take professional photos of us with his camera and give us photography tips! too We were grateful for the hots teas and coffees, biscuits and sandwiches, which kept us warm and the transport which kept us comfy and dry. Thank you, Tom and Lucas for tracking the weather so we would avoid the rain. Sommarøy was a beautiful place for lunch and this tour will be memorable because of you! Thank you, takk takk, merci, gracias mucho!Read…”
Speed through Geirangerfjord on a small-group RIB, getting close to Seven Sisters and Friaren and sea-level Skagefla views.
“A fantastic tour, even in November! There was nobody else around, and we had the boat and the entire fjord to ourselves! Unforgettable!”
Half-day fjord drive from Tromsø with snowy viewpoints, possible wildlife, and hot chocolate with lefse cake, plus photo help.
“worth the money, would recommend. weather was on our side.”
A 4-hour Bergen fjord cruise with Bryggen views, the Nordhordland Bridge, and the Mostraumen narrows where waterfalls and tides steal the show.
“Oversold and not enough seats for everyone. Made us question the safety should the worst happen. The scenery was nice if you could see past the people. However I'd of rather paid more for a quieter tour. Young lady worked very hard doing 3 people's jobs.”
Relax on a classic sailing ship cruise through the Oslo Fjord, with English audio, warm blankets, and optional Museum Peninsula ferry value.
“Quite boring really. Very little commentary. With the benefit of hindsight id have remained in Oslo to continue exploring on foot. Apart from being on water I gained nothing from this trip.”
RIB Fjordsafari in Geirangerfjord, fast boat access to Seven Sisters and Friaren waterfalls, warm suits, small group, great guiding in English.
“This was probably the most fantastic sightseeing day my family has ever experienced.. The fjords are magical. This must be a bucket list item for everyone.Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and showed us all the top sites.”
