Top 6 Shore Excursions

1.Geiranger Shore Excursion: Mt. Dalsnibba and Eagle Road

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 718 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129Our pick

From Geiranger’s cruise terminal, ride to Flydalsjuvet, Mount Dalsnibba’s Skywalk, Lake Djupvatn, and Eagle Road. Expect a 3.5-hour guided outing, dramatic mountain roads, short photo stops, and weather that can change quickly. Guides may include Claudia or Gabriele, depending on the departure.

“Stunning views once you got to the top of a long winding road , not for the queasy . Excellent driver and friendly guide”

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2.Flam: The Wonders of Flam Guided Half-Day Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 668 reviews · 5 hours · from $140

Travel from Flåm to Stegastein Viewpoint, Borgund Stave Church, Lærdalsøyri, and the mountain road above the fjords. Guides such as Alexa, Salome, Sam, and Lawrence add local stories, folklore, and practical help. The five-hour ride includes port pickup, a driver, and an air-conditioned coach.

“Our guide Salome was excellent! She was very informative as well as kind and funny.”

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3.Alesund Shore Excursion: From Fjords to Trolls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 319 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

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…”

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4.Bergen: Waterfalls of Hardangerfjord Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 268 reviews · from $101Best value

Spend six hours with an English-speaking guide such as Bas, Bailey, or Salome, visiting three waterfalls, Norheimsund, and Hardangerfjord. You’ll walk behind Steinsdalsfossen, see fruit orchards and rock carvings, and enjoy several photo stops. Bring lunch, waterproof shoes, and room for a long scenic bus ride.

“The tour showed us different waterfalls and the guide was very well versed about them and showed them to the group”

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5.From Hellesylt: The Best of Geiranger Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 66 reviews · 7h 30m · from $188

From Hellesylt, an English-speaking guide takes you through Hornindal, Stryn, Oppstryn, and Jostedalsbreen National Park to Geiranger. The high point is Dalsnibba and its 1,500-meter view over Geirangerfjord. Guides such as Malina, Tom, and Sam have added useful local stories along the way.

“Mi è piaciuta l'organizzazione e l'itinerario proposto... Avendo con me i miei genitori che non capivano l'inglese aver avuto la guida in italiano avrebbe aiutato a rendere l'escursione ancora più interessante per tutti”

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6.Seward Shore Excursion: Pre- or Post-Cruise Kenai Fjords National Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $223Top rated

Spend about six hours on the water from Seward, cruising Resurrection Bay into Kenai Fjords National Park. A wildlife guide and captain point out whales, sea lions, otters, puffins, glaciers, and seabirds, with lunch served aboard. Hotel and port pickup may be arranged.

“Even there were choppy waters. We got to be close to the whales and other wildlife. Great service from the crew. Will do it again.”

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