The 10 Fjord Cruises with a Buffet That Earn Their Price

1.Oslo: Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet

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

Spend three hours aboard a restored wooden sailing ship, cruising Oslofjord past Hovedøya, Dyna Lighthouse, and Bygdøy while peeling fresh Norwegian shrimp at a simple buffet. Bring warm clothes, arrive early for the best seats, and expect a relaxed social evening rather than a narrated sightseeing tour.

“Just a magical end to the holiday on a beautiful old sailing ship with fabulous views of oslo and the island. Everyone was on great spirits with regular shouts of skol The shrimps looked like they were caught minutes ago and there was heaps of bread and butter, mayo and dill. We had to shell and dehead the shrimps and the gulls followed the ship. It rounded off a fabulous trip to oslo.”

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2.Milford Sound Cruise: Stunning Views & Optional Picnic or Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 217 reviews · from $102

Board a Southern Discoveries boat at Milford Wharf for a 1 hour 45 minute cruise through Fiordland. Expect close views of Mitre Peak, Bowen and Stirling Falls, plus possible seals, dolphins, and penguins. Live skipper commentary, tea, and coffee are included, with picnic or buffet upgrades available.

“Great scenery - great employees! The boat was clean and the captain got right up close to waterfalls!! Had a great time”

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3.Oslo Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet on a Sailing Ship

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 170 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Sail for about three hours from Oslo City Hall aboard a traditional wooden boat. You’ll pass the Opera House, Akershus Fortress, and small fjord islands before enjoying a simple Norwegian shrimp buffet with bread, butter, lettuce, dill, lemon, and mayonnaise. Bring warm layers, and arrive early for a good table.

“Canceled at last day. Refunded $ . Disappointed with cancelation. Planned fir cruise. Need vouchers for future cruises from Viator, compensation.”

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4.Oslo: Oslo Fjord Cruise with Live Jazz Music & Shrimp Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 143 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Join the captain and crew at Oslo City Hall for a three-hour Oslofjord cruise on a traditional wooden sailing ship. Live jazz, warm blankets, sunset scenery, and a shrimp buffet with lemon, mayonnaise, bread, and butter are included. Drinks are not included and are not allowed.

“Lucky to have great weather. Had a wonderful evening onboard. Drinks, shrimp buffet and a great entertaining jazz band. Good time had by all!”

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5.From Khasab: Fjords of Musandam Dhow Cruise & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 55 reviews · 6 hours · from $48Best value

From Khasab, you’ll spend six hours on a traditional Omani dhow cruising Khor Shem and nearby fjords. Expect dolphin watching, stops at Telegraph and Seebi islands, swimming, snorkeling, a buffet lunch, fruit, cold drinks, tea, coffee, and pickup from the port or airport.

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6.Stavanger: Preikestolen Sunrise Hike with Breakfast Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $253Top rated

Set out from Stavanger before dawn with a local guide such as Alan, Erlend, or Stefan, hiking 4 kilometers to Preikestolen by headlamp. See sunrise over Lysefjorden, use provided poles, then return to Basecamp for breakfast. Groups are limited to eight people.

“We had a great time and our guide was very kind and knowledgeable. It was a once in a lifetime experience and a beautiful view. The hike was challenging but manageable and our guide gave us lots of breaks for water. Make sure you bring an extra jacket, hat and gloves for the top. We had great weather but the top is freezing and very windy. Overall, a great experience and we loved our guide!”

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7.Preikestolen Sunrise Hike And Breakfast Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $128

Start before dawn from Stavanger, hike by headlamp with a small group and guide, and reach Preikestolen for sunrise over Lysefjorden. Guides including Christian, Erlend, Stephan, Hege, and Allan lead the route. After the descent, enjoy breakfast at Preikestolen Fjellstue.

“La llegada al Púlpito cubierto de niebla, a las 5 de la madrugada, fue mágica. No vimos el amanecer obviamente, pero no había casi nadie a esas horas. Nuestra guía era un encanto y entendió perfectamente que éramos mayores y además con una lesión en la rodilla, nos llevó hacia arriba y hacia abajo con sumo cuidado. ¡Felices de haber llegado hasta allí! Tendremos que repetir sin lesión y sin nubes :)-”

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8.Oslo: Fjord Dinner Cruise on Sailing Ship w/ Seafood Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 20 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

Sail from Akershus Fortress on a historic 100-year-old boat for a three-hour Oslofjord dinner cruise. You’ll enjoy an unlimited shrimp buffet with bread, mayonnaise, lemon, and dill, while the English- and Norwegian-speaking crew serves drinks for purchase and scenic city views.

“Everything was fine, the food was very good and also the while trip was an experience. The only thing that wasn‘t perfect was the start location it was 100m away from the point where the boat actually is”

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9.Oslo Fjord Evening Live Rock music cruise with Shrimp buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Spend three hours on Oslo Fjord aboard an authentic wooden sailing ship. Live rock, warm blankets, a shrimp buffet with lemon and bread, and an onboard bar turn the cruise into an easy evening outing. Meet at Oslo City Hall, Pier 3, and bring warm, comfortable clothing.

“We enjoyed the live music, the friendly and helpful staff who also had good sense of humor, and the views. We appreciated the availability of blankets and earplugs. Maybe considering converting power source to electric car to reduce the exhaust smell and to be more environmentally friendly?”

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10.Live Evening Rock Music Cruise in Oslo Fjord with Shrimp Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $96

Spend about three hours on Oslo Fjord aboard an evening music cruise with a shrimp buffet and live rock band. Depart from Rådhusbrygge 3 at 7:00 pm, enjoy views of the Opera House, Akershus Fortress, and Munch Museum, then return to the same pier. Drinks cost extra.

“A rocking great night. Everyone out for a good time. Band was awesome. Weather perfect. Made new friends”

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