Fjord Days · FJORD CRUISES WITH LUNCH
Four hours on the water goes better with a table. These 15 are compared on what is actually served, whether the meal is a buffet or a plated seat, and how much the food adds to the fare.
Join an English or Spanish-speaking guide for a 4.5-hour bus trip from Tromsø to fjord viewpoints and Sommarøy. Expect snowy beaches, turquoise water, local stories, smoked salmon, reindeer and elk meats, hot drinks, and a chance to swim in the Arctic Ocean.
“Great tour! guide was very knowledgeable and very funny!”
Ride from Tromsø toward Sommarøy with an English-speaking guide and driver such as Tomas, Anna, Filip, or Lucas. Expect fjords, Arctic beaches, mountain valleys, photo stops, a homemade vegan sandwich, hot drinks, and professional web-resolution photos.
“Tour was beautiful and guide so kind friendly and full of interesting information”
Travel from Te Anau to Milford Sound in a small group of no more than 15 people, with guides such as Steve or Jeremy, a picnic lunch, scenic stops, and a two-hour cruise. See Mirror Lakes, the Homer Tunnel, Mitre Peak, waterfalls, seals, and possibly kea.
“Great experience, amazing day, and Jeremy was a great guide. He took us to many stops along the way which was awesome.”
Travel from Tromsø across Kvaløya with guides such as Tom, Filip, Armand, or Joaquin, stopping at fjords, beaches, lakes, and wildlife spots. Your 5 to 6-hour outing includes a vegan-friendly sandwich, cookies, hot drinks, and professional web-resolution photos.
“Great experience with Freddie. He did a great job helping us explore the Arctic. Shared food with us while on the tour. And he did fabulous photos for us.”
Board Major Marine Tours’ stable catamaran in Seward for a six-hour Kenai Fjords cruise. Your captain searches for whales, orcas, sea otters, puffins, seals, and sea lions before bringing you close to a tidewater glacier. Captain Laura, Nicole, and Chris have led recent departures, with lunch and onboard narration included.
“Nicole the captain was excellent, helping us to see as many sights as possible on a very overcast day. The rest of the crew could not have done any more to help, they were all fantastic. I couldn’t recommend this cruise enough, personally I chose the 6 hour cruise over the longer ones as I wasn’t sure I wanted to be on a boat for more time and I was not disappointed. We saw so much. Thank you Nicole and crew, you did an amazing job.”
Cruise Milford Sound for up to two hours aboard a spacious catamaran with close views of Stirling Falls, Bowen Falls, Mitre Peak, seals, dolphins, and possible penguins. English commentary, multilingual app access, tea, coffee, and optional picnic or buffet lunch are available.
“One of the most beautiful places I've ever seen! Worth every penny! We went on the 11.15am boat and it was amazing as it wasn't full. We were super lucky with the weather (no rain) and the views are absolutely stunning. Wish there was a bit more info by the speaker but recommend it 100%, def worth it ❤️”
You’ll fly with Air Milford from Queenstown to Milford Sound, hearing live commentary from pilots such as Antony, Emma, Corey, or Tim. After a 1-hour-45-minute nature cruise with lunch, you’ll return by air over Sutherland Falls, Lake Te Anau, and the Southern Alps. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
“This was a fantastic experience. Definitely flying to Milford Sound is the only way to get there. The flight was augmented by commentary from the pilot that made it great.”
Ride from Tromsø into Kvaløya’s fjord country with an English-speaking guide such as Simone, Matteo, David, or Filippo. Expect frequent photo stops, chances to spot reindeer and sea eagles, a warm soup lunch by the coast, and practical camera help in a small group of up to 15.
“Our tour to Sommarøy was fantastic! The guide was very knowledgeable about the Norweigan coastline and was happy to make additional stops for photos. We had an amazing time and were very happy with this tour.”
Travel from Bergen by modern coach with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Tvindefossen, Voss, Gudvangen, Flåm, and Stegastein. The two-hour Nærøyfjord cruise is the centerpiece. Lunch and a Norwegian pastry break are included, while guides such as Jan, Maria, and Alexandra add local stories along the route.
“This was a wonderful experience and our guide and driver were amazing! The price is a bit on the steeper side, but overall a great experience!”
Ride from Queenstown to Milford Sound in a glass-roof coach with commentary from drivers such as Vaughan, Yoda, or Junior. Stop at Te Anau, Mirror Lakes, Monkey Creek, and The Chasm, then cruise for up to two hours with buffet lunch, tea, and coffee.
“It is a long day but worth it to see Milford Sound. It would not be a day trip we would drive ourselves; it’s a long and tiring drive. Props to our driver Fly, who kept us informed throughout the whole journey and drove so safely and comfortably. What a gem! The cruise was just the right length and we appreciated the buffet lunch on board.”
Travel from Queenstown to Milford Sound in a small minivan with guides such as Jeff, Lynette, Martin, and Chris. Stop at Mirror Lakes, Lake Gunn, Homer Tunnel, and other photo spots, then take a boutique cruise past Mitre Peak, waterfalls, and wildlife.
“Fabulous trip with very knowledgeable guide, Lynette. She told us some amazing stories. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to visit Milford Sound”
Join Ole Mathis and the Wondering Reindeer team for a seven-hour Kvaløya outing from Tromsø. Stop at fjords and Sommarøy, feed free-roaming reindeer, hear Sámi stories and joiking in a lavvo, and enjoy lunch with water views. Warm suits and shoes are supplied.
“Was amazing Not lot of reindeers but was good no. Still plenty snow on hill top and iceylake. Trip was very expensive but well worth of visiting these out of world places”
Spend six hours with a local English-speaking guide exploring Kvaløya, Sommarøy, and Hillesøy. Expect frequent photo stops, Arctic wildlife sightings, professional photos, hot drinks, and a homemade lunch of sandwiches, snacks, and waffles with brown cheese.
“Absolutely amazing time with Kirsten and the team! Kirsten was very enthusiastic in showing us around the fjords and talking to us about the Sami culture. We learned so much - it was a memorable experience! The salmon sandwich was delicious too!”
Spend 7.5 hours aboard a stable catamaran from Seward, cruising Resurrection Bay and the Gulf of Alaska to Aialik and Holgate Glaciers. Look for whales, orcas, sea otters, sea lions, puffins, and seabirds, with lunch, binoculars, and captain-led commentary included.
“The trip was great, the staff were very attentive and fun. Our day was perfect and we saw a lot of wildlife. I especially appreciate the captain slowing down and turning the boat down all sides could see.”
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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