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The 15 Best Fjord Cruises in Norway

26 tours  ·  from $41 a head

The fjords are the reason most people come and a boat is the only way to see the scale of them. The 15 below range from a two-hour Oslofjord loop to a full day in the Lysefjord, each priced and clear about how narrow the water actually gets.

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: 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

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

5.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: Arctic Landscape and Fjord Tour with Snacks - Eidvegen and Håkøya: early views from the road
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Tromsø: Arctic Landscape and Fjord Tour with Snacks

Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - the local operator - Osterfjorden and the long scenic middle
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Mostraumen Fjord Cruise – the local operator

2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship - From the harbor to Oslo Fjord
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2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship

From Ålesund: Trollstigen Sightseeing Village & Fjord Tour - Starting at the orange building on Prestebrygga
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From Ålesund: Trollstigen Sightseeing Village & Fjord Tour

11.Trollstigen Sightseeing Village & Fjord Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 651 reviews · 6 hours · from $188

See Trollstigen, Stigfossen, Gubrandsjuvet, Storfjord, and Troll Wall on a six-hour scenic tour from Ålesund.

“We very like our trip and our guide Lisa is amazing and very informative. We enjoy it. In the beginning we didn’t find rusty / orange building. The building is rusty (!), not orange and located about 200 meters from terminal exit. ( because beside exit located another orange building, that isn’t right building). Instructions for meeting point weren’t clear for us”

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Oslo: Grand City Sightseeing Tour by Bus with Fjord Cruise - Holmenkollen Ski Jump and Oslo from above
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Oslo: Grand City Sightseeing Tour by Bus with Fjord Cruise

12.Grand City Sightseeing Tour by Bus with Fjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 647 reviews · 7h 30m · from $152

See Oslo’s top sights by coach, visit Fram and seasonal museums, then cruise the Oslofjord on this full-day guided tour.

“Tour guide was well spoken, everything was on time and the walks were at a gentle pace allowing for plenty photo opportunities. The boat ride was a lovely relaxing end to the day.”

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Oslo Combo Tour: Grand City Tour and Oslo Fjord Cruise - Walking through Vigeland Park
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Oslo Combo Tour: Grand City Tour and Oslo Fjord Cruise

Tromsø: Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing Experience - Fishing for cod, haddock, and coal fish
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Tromsø: Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing Experience

14.Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 464 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $156Top rated

Cruise Tromsø’s Arctic fjords, fish for cod, spot sea eagles, and warm up with fresh fish soup and hot drinks aboard a wooden boat.

“Easy booking and meet up. Both guides very friendly and engaging. Female guide (? Christina) was especially good. Magical views of sunrise and sunset, fun fishing for those who wanted to join in, nice lunch provided. Can't recommend highly enough.”

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Half Day Arctic Fjord Cruise from Tromso - Commentary that gives the scenery a story
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Half Day Arctic Fjord Cruise from Tromso

15.Half Day Arctic Fjord Cruise from Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 343 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $128

Cruise Tromsø’s Arctic fjords on a quiet hybrid-electric boat with expert commentary, wildlife watching, and a stop at a historic cod station.

“This was a fantastic way to spend 4-5 hours on the Brim Explorer under the fabulous guidance of our hosts Fred and Massi along with the captain and engineers. We were taken from Tromsø on the electric powered environmentally friendly ship along with 50 other guests. We had the privilege of hearing about the history of the region, viewing mountains, fjords, villages and wonderful snow capped terrain. We stopped along the way to visit a small museum and hear about the historic methods of fishing, hunting and current environmental challenges as well as tasting cod liver oil and fish snacks. The ship is well equipped with a bar to purchase…”

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