Fjord Days · ALESUND FJORD TOURS
Every trip has one spare day too few. These 11 alesund fjord tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Take a round-trip catamaran cruise from Ålesund to Geirangerfjord, with panoramic windows, an outdoor deck, multilingual audio, and free time in Geiranger. Guides such as Cato, Kato, and Asbjørn have added local stories on some sailings. Bring warm clothing for the open deck.
“Was a nice ride and a 2.5 hour stop for lunch at Geirangerfjord. Luckily we had very nice weather.”
Travel from Ålesund through Valldal to Gudbrandsjuvet and the Trollstigen Plateau, with stops at fjords, waterfalls, Romsdalshorn, and the Troll Wall. Expect a long bus day, an English guide, optional buffet lunch, and route changes when Trollstigen is closed.
“We wouldn't normally comment on an excursion we missed, but this tour company won't wait 10 minutes for you. They say they called 6 times, but my phone never rang. I received calls from other international providers during this trip no problems, but not this one. Norwegian cruise line was told not to make announcements at this port. We were told they did, but LATE. We are not sure if they ever occurred. We were waiting for the announcement to disembark, but never heard it while eating in the buffet dining area. We believe IF the announcement was made, It was made later than it should have been and wasn't…”
Leave central Ålesund aboard the vintage MS Bruvik for a five-hour round trip through Hjørundfjord. You will pass Trandal, Sæbø, and Urke, pause for about an hour in Øye, and hear English commentary. Bring food, since Øye has no shops.
“This was by far the most beautiful trip I made. The boat was gorgeous, and an interesting group of people on it and the fjord and mountains literally took my breath away! If there is one Fjord to see then this is it! Do note to take a pack lunch or some snacks if Oye is the stop point as there are no shops there.”
Travel from central Ålesund to Geiranger on a modern catamaran, with indoor and outdoor seating, restrooms, café service, and audio commentary. The three-hour cruise passes the Seven Sisters and Suitor waterfalls, then gives you about two to two and a half hours in Geiranger before the return sailing.
“Not good tour/ just carried tourists from one side to other like any carrier .WiFi not worked - so disconnected from work, their app for guided tours not opened with iPhones - any model or 5G, ordinary audio with narration was terrible, music at 95% time, staff not technical- just a carrier- not recommend for 8 hours tour”
Travel from Ålesund to Geiranger on a modern catamaran with English and German Fjord Rangers, including local lunch, Flydalsjuvet, the Norwegian Fjord Centre, and a 327-step waterfall walk. You can also take the bus back, and strollers, luggage, and bikes are welcome.
“Rangers excellent with information and help. Food very nice too. I took the bus to the top of town and visited the exhibition all very interesting’ The fjord is brilliant and well worth the trip. In the afternoon the sun came out so a very relaxing return to Alesund”
From Hellesylt, you cruise into Geirangerfjord on a comfortable sightseeing catamaran. Expect close views of the Seven Sisters, Bridal Veil, The Suitor, Skageflå, and Knivsflå, with English commentary, indoor seating, an open deck, and a small café.
“Los paisajes son increíbles!!! Las fotografías son obligadas y el barco reduce velocidad para observar y tomar buenas fotos. Recomiendo la excursión.”
Spend a full day moving through Norway’s fjords by boat, bus, and ferry. Sail from Ålesund to Øye, cross the Norang Valley to Hellesylt, cruise Geirangerfjord, then return by road via Eagle Road, Eidsdal, and Kokarsteinen. English hosting, free village time, and food available to buy.
“Bijzondere ervaring, gelukkig mooi weer hoewel het anders was voorspeld. Leverde mooie foto’s op.”
Travel from Ålesund to Øye by boat through Hjørundfjord, then cross Norangsdal Valley by bus. You’ll stop at Hellesylt’s waterfall and cafés, pause at Ljøen viewpoint, and cross Storfjord by ferry. Live guiding is in English, with a free audio guide in 14 languages.
“We moesten er 820 om 830 vertrekken maar we vertrokken pas 9 uur. Niemand stond ons op te wachten. We waren zelfs geholpen door andere operators . Slechte start!!!”
Spend seven hours aboard the classic MS Bruvik, cruising from Ålesund into Hjørundfjord. Expect English live guiding, optional audio in 15 languages, a soup-and-bread lunch, and roughly 25 to 30 minutes to walk around quiet Sæbø.
“Bardzo fajna wycieczka, dla kogoś kto nigdy nie oglądał fjordów z bliska. Super możliwość zobaczenia tego z innej perspektywy. Ale czas wydłużony. W połowie trasy zatrzymaliśmy się na odstawienie połowy grupy do autokaru, płynęliśmy dalej, a na powrocie zatrzymaliśmy się w tej samej wiosce do zwiedzenia. Tam nie było co zwiedzać, więc straciliśmy łącznie ok 1h. Lepiej w tym czasie byłoby popłynąć dalej albo po prostu wrócić. Lunch to jedynie zupa z dodatkami (ziemniaki, marchewka, kiełbaska, pokrojona parówka) i chlebem i bagietką. Rozgrzewające, ale w smaku nie wiem co miało przypominać. Plus taki, że donosili świeże porcje pieczywa i zupy, więc można było się najeść. Na pokładzie była też ...”
Travel privately from Ålesund to Hellesylt, across Geirangerfjord, through Geiranger, and along Eagle Road to Eidsdal. Your English-speaking driver handles the route while you enjoy waterfalls, snow-covered peaks, and small fjord towns. Guide Janika has led a relaxed trip at a flexible pace.
“Janika was terrific. We saw the fjords at our own pace. We visited small quaint towns and avoided the tourist buses. We had a SUV to ourselves for 8 hours.”
Spend 2.5 hours aboard the classic MS Bruvik, cruising from Ålesund through Aspevågen, Ellingsøyfjorden, and Borgundfjorden. An English-speaking guide adds context about fishing communities and Norwegian coastal traditions. Food and drinks are available to purchase, and the boat returns to Rådhuskaien.
Pick a coast, a hull or a season.
