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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Norway

74 tours  ·  from $28 a head

Half this country only makes sense from the water. The 15 below cover the fjord cruises, the RIB safaris, the whale boats and the harbour hops, priced, timed and honest about what the weather can cancel.

From Bergen: The Original Fjord Cruise to Mostraumen - Osterfjord: the scenery grows stronger
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From Bergen: The Original Fjord Cruise to Mostraumen

Stavanger: Scenic Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Preikestolen - Leaving Strandkaien and entering Lysefjord
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Stavanger: Scenic Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Preikestolen

Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary - The boat makes cold-weather sightseeing easy
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Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary

3.Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,375 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $44

Cruise Oslofjord on a quiet electric boat with panoramic windows, island views, onboard snacks, and an app-based audio guide in six languages.

“Very lovely experience! It was so quiet and not many people on the ship. The views were amazing and the trip itself was definitely worth the money! There’s a bar on the ship with coffee, tea, some snacks and alcohol drinks. It’s all very clean and modern. Definitely recommend!”

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Tromsø: Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat - A hybrid catamaran built for long viewing days
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Tromsø: Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat

4.Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,217 reviews · from $195

Review of Brim Explorer’s Tromsø whale tour, with hybrid-electric sailing, Arctic scenery, practical tips, costs, comfort, and whale-sighting odds.

“Fantastic day - the guides were great giving you lots of information along the way but not too much. Free refill of tea and coffee was much appreciated especially after watching the Orkas that we were lucky enough to see. Warm cabin although I thinking you were sitting at the back it would have been a bit chilly. Plenty of time to watch the whales.”

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Tromsø’s Top-Rated Fjord & Fishing Cruise – All-Inclusive - Meeting the Capella at Tromsø harbor
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Tromsø’s Top-Rated Fjord & Fishing Cruise – All-Inclusive

5.Tromsø’s Top-Rated Fjord & Fishing Cruise – All-Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,017 reviews · from $142

Cruise Tromsø’s fjords aboard the cozy Capella, fish in Ramfjord, spot eagles and dolphins, and warm up with soup and hot drinks.

“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.”

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Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord & Waterfall Cruise - The 27-kilometer run through Osterfjord
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Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord & Waterfall Cruise

6.Mostraumen Fjord & Waterfall Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,990 reviews · from $81

Cruise from Bergen through Osterfjord to Mostraumen, with steep cliffs, waterfalls, changing weather, and a warm cabin for $81.

“The mini cruise was superb - and I don´t even like boats. It was a fabulous way to see the scenery through the fjord and the crew were really friendly and welcoming. As the trip had been planned as part of my 60th birthday trip it was fantastic to be made to feel so special”

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From Svolvær: Lofoten Islands Silent Trollfjord Cruise - Leaving Svolvær and finding the right meeting point
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From Svolvær: Lofoten Islands Silent Trollfjord Cruise

7.Lofoten Islands Silent Trollfjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,979 reviews · 3 hours · from $140

Glide silently from Svolvær to Trollfjord on a comfortable hybrid boat, with white-tailed eagles, mountain views, live guiding, and an underwater drone.

“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.”

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Tromsø: Arctic Fjord Cruise With Stop On Land At Fish Racks - Meeting the boat at Tromsø harbor
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Tromsø: Arctic Fjord Cruise With Stop On Land At Fish Racks

Oslo: 100% Electric Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise - Akershus Fortress and Oslo’s historic waterfront
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Oslo: 100% Electric Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise

9.100% Electric Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,041 reviews · 2 hours · from $40Best value

Cruise Oslofjord on a quiet electric boat past Oslo's landmarks, islands, and Bygdøy museums, with an English audio guide and panoramic views.

“Spectacular views and a comfortable experience, it was very informative and would definitely recommend.”

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Oslo: Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet - The first hour: leaving Oslo behind
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Oslo: Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet

10.Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,956 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Review of Oslo’s 3-hour evening fjord cruise with an authentic wooden ship, all-you-can-eat shrimp buffet, islands, sunset views, and practical tips.

“Great cruise (it rained for o e hour of the three hour tour, but that's not their fault) and great company and food. 4 Stars for the food because it seemed a bit thrifty. Bread, lettuce, shrimp fully intact.”

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Tromsø: Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional) - Why the sea can be a smart place to search
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Tromsø: Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional)

11.Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,570 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $100

Cruise Tromsø’s dark Arctic waters for Northern Lights, warm drinks, thermal suits, and helpful guides, with a second-chance discount if needed.

“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!”

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Tromsø: Arctic Fjord Cruise in Polar Landscapes - What the three-and-a-half-hour route feels like
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Tromsø: Arctic Fjord Cruise in Polar Landscapes

12.Arctic Fjord Cruise in Polar Landscapes

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,442 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $120

Cruise Tromsø’s Arctic fjords on a warm, sustainable catamaran with sea eagle sightings, local stories, hot drinks, and photo tips.

“A really interesting and informative cruise, with friendly and helpful guides. The boat is a nice size to walk around, with plenty of space to see the views from the inside and outside the boat. I would definitely recommend :)”

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Oslo: Guided Sightseeing Fjord Cruise on Premium Silent Boat - Boarding at Aker Brygge
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Oslo: Guided Sightseeing Fjord Cruise on Premium Silent Boat

Stavanger: Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock - Why Pulpit Rock looks different from the water
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Stavanger: Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock

Tromsø: Northern Lights Cruise with 2nd Chance Guarantee - Watching the fjords while the crew searches
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Cruise with 2nd Chance Guarantee

15.Northern Lights Cruise with 2nd Chance Guarantee

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,280 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $114

Cruise Tromsø’s Arctic fjords in a warm catamaran, learn about the aurora, and keep a free second chance if clouds hide the lights.

“Unfortunately we did not see the northern lights on the night we went out. However due to the second chance guarantee we were able to go again. We had the confirmation that we could go out again within 5 minutes of returning. We went out the next night and saw the lights. The guides are so friendly and knowledgeable and are happy to answer any questions. The trip offers free tea and coffee and has other drinks and snacks for purchase. This boat option was so much better for us than a mini bus as there was so much space, you could move around easily and rest rooms. We would…”

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