WORLDWIDE · FJORD CRUISES
The difference between a good fjord cruise and a dull one is how far in it goes. These 15 are compared on route, sailing time, whether there is an open deck to stand on and what the ticket really costs, from the Osterfjord narrows to the glacier arms of Kenai.
Review the Bergen to Mostraumen fjord cruise, with practical tips on scenery, boat comfort, winter weather, price, food, and who should book.
“Beautiful scenery and just the right amount of time for the activity !”
Cruise silently from Stavanger through Lysefjord to Pulpit Rock, Vagabond’s Cave, and Hengjanefossen on a comfortable electric catamaran.
“commentary, the views, the boat. Only thing need clean windows, the 6 star.”
Review of Oslo’s 2-hour sailing ship cruise, with fjord views, heated decks, multilingual audio, and a useful Bygdøy museum stop.
“Well, i acknowledge that it would have been a great experience, if not for the rainy cold weather. The activity providers did their best however to make us cosy, and were friendly. The views were amazing too!”
Cruise Oslofjord on a quiet electric boat, with island views, panoramic windows, onboard refreshments, and audio commentary in seven languages.
“We have enjoyed this cruise very much. The ship had nice interior,cosy and warm. Cafe had great pastries and coffee and of course- views were incredible. Highly recommend”
Review of Tromsø’s five-hour fjord cruise with fishing, wildlife, warm drinks, thermal suits, and fresh fish soup onboard.
“We had a really fun and enjoyable experience ! Really great guides with a tasty lunch at the end. We happily recommend this experience to others !”
Review of Bergen’s Mostraumen Fjord Cruise, with route details, scenery, comfort, value, seasonal tips, and practical advice.
“We had a very good experience! Great views, and the boat was warm and comfortable. We appreciated the ability to move from inside to outside whenever we liked.”
Cruise silently from Svolvær to Trollfjord aboard a hybrid-electric boat, with sea eagles, mountain views, live guiding, and warm lounges.
“The pinky evening sky with the Fjord scenery was amazing. I highly recommend to do the cruise in the evening with the colorful evening sky.”
Cruise Tromsø’s fjords on a quiet hybrid-electric catamaran, with wildlife, an underwater drone, fish racks, and panoramic Arctic views.
“Thoroughly enjoyed the whole trip, which started from right outside my hotel. A good trip around the nearby shoreline on a glass smooth day, taking in sights and historical features and some social history all enhanced by some on screen presentations and descriptions by our guides. From inside there were great views, warmth and refreshments. Outside, even clearer views and a feeling of being in nature, thanks to the near silence of the passage.”
Review of Oslo’s quiet electric fjord cruise, with landmark views, Bygdøy museum access, onboard comforts, value, and practical tips.
“very nice, totally fair price for 2 hours, long enough to really enjoy the trip”
Review of Oslo’s 3-hour evening fjord cruise with fresh shrimp, a restored wooden ship, sunset views, blankets, and practical tips.
“There was no light on the upper deck. We ate shrimps in the dark?! It was not comfortable.”
Review of Oslo’s 2-hour silent electric fjord cruise, with live commentary, warm indoor seating, scenic islands, landmarks, and onboard treats.
“Very comfortable environment. The music is great. The explanation is precise and straight to the point. The sight the amazing. It’s quite enjoyable:)”
Cruise from Seward into Kenai Fjords for tidewater glaciers, whales, puffins, otters, and dramatic coastal scenery with lunch included.
“This is a great tour! I can’t believe we actually got to see Orcas, black bears, eagles, seals, sea lions, otters, puffins AND beautiful glaciers!!! This is a must do trip in Seward and Major Marine does a great job of operating the cruise. The staff is friendly and they work hard to keep things clean. Be sure take precautions if you are prone to seasickness!”
Cruise Tromsø’s Arctic fjords on a warm catamaran with sea eagle sightings, local stories, photography tips, and stunning snowy scenery.
“Daniel and Jana were fantastic on this trip - they told us exactly when to go up to try and see some wildlife and we had some amazing sightings even though it snowed most of the trip. It was so beautiful and we would definitely recommend. The free tea and coffee was a lovely touch.”
Review of Stavanger’s 2.5-hour Lysefjord cruise to Pulpit Rock, waterfalls, caves, and mountain views, with practical tips on price and access.
“So the weather was not the best but the crew made sure we still had the best experience and the views and landscape were fabulous. The time flew past and thoroughly enjoyed our time on board.”
Review of Bergen’s Mostraumen Fjord Cruise, with mountain views, local stories, waffles, practical tips, pricing, and who should book.
“The scenery was Jaw dropping….the reason why we took this trip, the frozen Fjord at Mostraumen being particularly stunning. The narrow gap at Moelva, for some reason, drew some emotion…..ethereal, especially with its monochrome backdrop”
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