Fjord Days · SAILING
Every trip has one spare day too few. These 15 sailing trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Cruise Oslo Fjord aboard a traditional heated sailing ship with blankets, a bar, and English commentary. The free Oslo Fjord Guide app adds information in 13 languages. You can hop off at Bygdøy at 12:20 PM to visit museums, then return at 2:50 PM.
“The ship was very Nice and also de crew. The stop near de Folk Museum facilitates a visit.”
Cruise Milford Sound for 105 minutes aboard a spacious Pure Milford catamaran with three levels, outdoor decks, large windows, live commentary, and outdoor footage on indoor screens. Expect close views of waterfalls, seals, dolphins, and the Tasman Sea. Hot drinks may be available, but food costs extra.
“Beautiful scenery, especially on a rainy day where there are thousands of extra waterfalls - truly an activity for all weathers. The boat was great with inside, partially open and outside areas to sit/stand. Free hot drinks was great on a cold day”
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.”
Sail Oslo Fjord for two hours from Rådhusbrygge 3 on an authentic sailing ship. You’ll pass Hovedøya, Dyna Lighthouse, narrow inlets, colorful island cabins, and the Opera House, with English narration, warm blankets, a bar, and optional Bygdøy museum access in winter.
“It was pleasant enough but not fantastic. I liked the English guide and many of the facts were so interesting but there’s just so much time taken leaving the harbor. I know it can’t be helped but I guess I was clueless as to what to expect.”
Spend eight hours on a boat from Kotor, Budva, Tivat, or Herceg Novi, with swims in Bijela and the Blue Cave, Mamula views, submarine tunnels, Our Lady of the Rocks, and lunch in Porto Montenegro. Guides such as Nina, Vania, Igor, and Slavko add local context.
“Great trip! Knowledgable hosts and the boat wasn’t too crowded! The stops were all perfectly timed, not too long and not too short. Must do trip if you’re visiting Montenegro!”
Join a 50-minute Oslo Fjord sightseeing cruise from Rådhusbrygge 3 aboard a traditional wooden ship. See Akershus Fortress, the Opera House, Munch Museum, Bygdøy, and Sørenga, with English commentary and an app in 13 languages. Blankets, a toilet, drinks, and snacks are available onboard.
“We didn’t listen to the Audio guide too much but it was such a gorgeous experience doing a quick sail around on a lovely boat we were mainly doing it for the sight seeing. Good bar and nice staff we really enjoyed ourselves.”
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.”
Join an English-speaking captain aboard the Arctic Princess for a three-hour cruise from Tromsø. Expect fjord and island scenery, fishing gear, thermal suits, coffee, snacks, and fish soup on the return. Captains such as Per, Paolo, Luka, and Kurt are praised for stories, humor, and warm hospitality.
“Wonderful afternoon aboard! Per was fantastic and cooks an incredible fish soup!”
Sail from Tromsø into Balsfjorden aboard a small yacht for about 4.5 hours. Captain Kenneth and guide Sachi have hosted trips with wildlife sightings, local lunch, hot drinks, and a polar plunge followed by the optional outdoor hot tub. The group is limited to 12 people.
“The passion shared in this experience was amazing. We saw dolphins (first thought orcas), seals, and amazing soup. Every detail cared for. Was debating coming back for the night cruise and would have if we had not booked something else. A must do.”
Spend three hours aboard the Arctic Queen, a small cruiser for up to 11 people. Cruise past Grindøya and Håkøya toward Eidkjosen and Sørbotn, try fishing or take the helm, and warm up with coffee, tea, snacks, and fish soup. Guide Kurt has hosted especially well-liked departures.
“Après-midi super géniale ! Conducteur du bateau super cool , notre enfant a apprécié faire le capitaine depuis le toît du bateau et pêcher des poissons , souvenirs inoubliables en plein milieu des fjords ! Merci merci et merci encore , Tusend Takk !”
Set out from central Tromsø at 2 pm on a small-group catamaran with skipper Per. Expect mountain and island views, coastal fishing, hot drinks, lunch, and warm fish soup made from the catch when conditions allow. The boat holds up to 12 people and returns to the starting point.
“My family and I had an incredible experience on board. Skipper Per was extremely professional and kind. We managed to catch a few cod and enjoyed the freshest, most delicious fish soup. Even though the weather wasn't ideal for sightseeing, Skipper Per made the trip fulfilling by sharing his passion for the area and telling us Norwegian folk stories. My 9-year-old son says it was the best activity of our trip to Tromsø. It was a welcome break from our city life in Singapore. The boat is stable, clean and well mantained. There is a toilet on board. Light refreshments including hot beverages were provided. Overall we rate it 5…”
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”
Spend 50 minutes aboard a traditional wooden sailing ship, passing Akershus Fortress, the Oslo Opera House, Munch Museum, and small fjord islands. An English speaker guide and a multilingual app add context, while blankets, restrooms, and a 60-person limit keep the short cruise comfortable.
“Idea of city landscape and islands relax information drink clean air history culture start to understand cityAuto-translated”
Travel from Bergen by private car with Svein or Iselin, stop at Fossen Bratte and Steinsdalsfossen, then board M/Y Iselina Bella in Norheimsund for a four-hour Hardangerfjord cruise. Expect snacks, drinks, wine, beer, and a possible apple-farm lunch at Spildegarden, paid locally.
“Me and my wife was picked up with a BMW X5 at our hotel in Bergen a Friday morning, driving for Hardanger and the village Norheimsund.”
You’ll cruise by private yacht from Flåm or Aurland toward Gudvangen, entering narrow Nærøyfjord with only your group onboard. The captain can slow near waterfalls, stop at Undredal, Bakka, Kjelfossen, and Viking Valley, and arrange lunch onboard or in Gudvangen.
“We cruised from Flam to Gudvangen and back, and with that got the best private experience with the Naeroyfjord, on a lovely day.”
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