The 15 Best Lysefjord Cruises from Stavanger

1.Stavanger: Electric Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord & Preikestolen

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8,385 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $93Our pick

Leave Stavanger’s Strandkaien aboard Rødne Fjord Cruise’s quiet electric catamaran. You’ll pass Fantahålå, gaze up at 604-meter Preikestolen, and feel spray from Hengjanefossen. The boat has panoramic windows, leather seats, Wi-Fi, sun decks, an audio guide in English and Norwegian, and a snack bar.

“Despite rainy weather it was worth it! Seeing wild nature of Norway is great experience. Boat is very good quality and warm but if you want to go outside to admire views, prepare for the cold weather.”

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2.Stavanger: Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,357 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $89Best value

Cruise from Strandkaien into Lysefjord for a close view of 604-meter Pulpit Rock, Ådnøy, Fantahålå, and the Whiskey Waterfall. Your English-speaking crew provides live guidance and multilingual audio, with a comfortable, wheelchair-accessible boat, toilets, refreshments, and open deck viewing.

“Very nice tour of the fjords below Pulpit Rock with views of waterfalls, fjords, base of pulpit rock, cave & story of robbers, domestic goats, and general area. Very easy to find and short walk from cruise ships and port area.”

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3.From Stavanger: RIB Tour to Lysefjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,288 reviews · 2 hours · from $131

From Stavanger, you’ll ride a fast RIB into Lysefjord with an English-speaking skipper such as Gian, Simon, Eirik, or Axel. Expect Preikestolen from below, Fantahala Cave, Whisky Falls, wildlife spotting, fresh waterfall water, and warm floating suits for the chilly ride.

“A great overall experience. Many thanks 😊 to Captain Simon for a safe and exciting Rib tour. He was informative and amusing in his presentation.The shoreside team were also professional in all aspects of the experience. Highly recommended and our first introduction to the delights of visiting Norway. Slightly expensive but this is Norway!!!”

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4.From Stavanger: Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,156 reviews · 2 hours · from $145

Join a small-group RIB tour from Stavanger harbor to Lysefjorden. Your captain, often guides such as Stig or Christian, handles the boat and stories while you race toward Pulpit Rock, Whisky Falls, Vagabond Cave, and other fjord sights in a warm flotation suit.

“The guide was brilliant, very funny with tales and very informative. The trip was exhilarating but very safe. Would definitely recommend”

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5.Lysefjord RIB Safari from Stavanger

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 665 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $134Top rated

Leave Stavanger’s harbor in a 12-person RIB and follow the islands toward Lysefjord. Your captain, including guides such as Alex, Aksel, Eirik, or Ola, handles the boat and shares local stories. Expect Pulpit Rock from below, Fantahålå, Whiskey Falls, dry suits, goggles, and fast, bumpy runs.

“You won’t regret this RIB experience! Views are surreal and jaw dropping; Captain Alex was a great guide and skilful pilot of the boat.”

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6.Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $149

Start with a 7:00 am pickup in Stavanger, cross the fjord, and hike with a guide to Preikestolen above Lysefjorden. Small groups, local stories, photo help, and an early start make the day easier, though steep rock sections, wind, ice, and a long descent demand real fitness.

“Where do I start, the trip was breathtaking. The tour picks you up right before the call time as advertised. You won’t hear anything the day before until pickup so be ready. I went with a group of 3 people and it was so much fun. The tour guide led us through a different less crowded route, definitely a bucket list item. The hike was not difficult at all, I was nervous as I’m not in the best shape but it goes up and down so you get good breaks.”

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7.Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB-Safari from Stavanger

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 374 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $149

Leave Stavanger harbor in a high-speed RIB for a two-hour run through Lysefjord. Your captain points out old Stavanger, Pulpit Rock, Fantahålå, and Hengjanefossen waterfall. The boat carries up to 12 people, with float suits, life jackets, goggles, and gloves supplied.

“Lots of fun, beautiful views. Great trip I would strongly recommend for a family vacation or even a single travler”

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8.From Stavanger: Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 294 reviews · 7 hours · from $145

Join a small group of up to eight for a guided hike from Stavanger to Preikestolen. Your guide handles the Ryfast drive, trail pace, weather call, and optional old route. Guides such as Rasmus, Ivan, Theo, and Alexander are praised for patience, safety, and local stories.

“Ivan was a great guide and the hike was beautiful, view at the top incredible.”

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9.Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Hike with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 279 reviews · 6 hours · from $167

Join local guides such as Tore, Mats, or Stein for a six-hour Preikestolen hike from Stavanger’s cruise terminal. Ride by comfortable bus through the subsea tunnel, walk rocky forest trails for about four hours, and reach the famous cliff above Lysefjorden. Bring water, food, rain gear, and sturdy shoes.

“Wonderful hike to the amazing pulpit rock. Tore was friendly and communicative, took the initiative to reach out to everyone to start the tour early when our ship arrived earlier than planned. Can’t say enough about this once in a lifetime experience.”

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10.Stavanger: Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 180 reviews · 8 hours · from $140

Travel from Stavanger to Preikestolen with a guide such as Allan, Stephan, Cristian, or Erlend. Expect about 2.5 hours uphill, a possible quieter side trail, changing weather, a small group of up to eight, and sweeping Lysefjorden views from the 604-meter cliff.

“perfect trip，the guide is very nice，help me took a lot of wonderful pictures and talk a lot about Norway culture and nature. Nice trip and experience！i will come back in the future.”

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11.Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 121 reviews · from $136

Join a small group of up to eight for a guided hike from Stavanger to Preikestolen. Guides such as Kristy, Sander, Jacob, and Lisa help with pacing, route choices, and local stories. Bring water, lunch, sturdy boots, and rain gear for this rocky fjord-top walk.

“The hiking was gorgeous. We enjoyed a lot and the support wich was given by Catarina, the guide tour, was great. She is so kind and friendly. We really loved the whole tour.”

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12.From Stavanger: Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock Safari by RIB

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 86 reviews · 2 hours · from $141

Take a fast, scenic RIB ride from Stavanger into Lysefjorden with a local English or Norwegian speaking guide. See Pulpit Rock from sea level, pause at Fantahålå cave and Whiskey Waterfall, then meet goats. Warm waterproof gear, hats, and gloves are provided.

“Our RIB Trip was absolutely amazing, far longer than the advertise one on our cruise line. The guide was so knowledgeable and he allowed as the flexibility to stop him wherever we wished to take photos and look for wildlife. The clothing and equipment was perfect and we were treated Very well throughout the entire activity. I cannot recommend this company enough.”

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13.Preikestolen | Pulpit Rock – Hike with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $139

Hike Preikestolen from Stavanger with a local guide such as Theo, Dag, Ivan, or Alexander. Expect a strenuous, rocky ascent, fjord views, Norwegian snacks, photo help, hotel pickup, and a small group of no more than eight people.

“Hotel pickup worked perfectly. The hike wasn’t too difficult, and our guide Rasmus led us excellently and gave great explanations.”

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14.Stavanger: Lysefjorden Cruise and Preikestolen Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · 8h 30m · from $148

Set out from Strandkaien on Rødne Fjord Cruise’s comfortable sightseeing boat, then take a shuttle to Preikestolen BaseCamp for a self-guided, four-hour hike. Expect waterfalls, mountain views, onboard audio guidance, Wi-Fi, a café, and a return bus through Norway’s longest underwater road tunnel.

“Barca molto bella e comoda, Bellissimo giro sui fiordi. L'autobus di ritorno ha la stessa compagnia di quello dell'andata e bisogna chiedere informazioni sugli orari di ritorno all'autista. Nel nostro caso c'erano solo due orari, 16 o 18, noi siamo riusciti a prendere il primo. Il percorso del trekking è ben segnalato e impossibile sbagliare strada.”

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15.Stavanger: Guided Lysefjord Cruise to Pulpit Rock

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $156

Ride from Stavanger into Lysefjord aboard a comfortable adventure boat, stopping at Vagabond’s Cave, Pulpit Rock, and Whiskey Falls. Your English, German, or Norwegian-speaking captain, including guides such as Kjetil, provides local stories and close views without the cramped feel of a standard RIB.

“Trip was nice. Too bad the weather did not cooperate for us to see the rock. For the rest everything went very well”

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