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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Scandinavia

110 tours  ·  from $20

Canals in Copenhagen, skerries off Stockholm, fjords the whole length of Norway. The 15 below cover an hour on the water up to a full day at sea, each priced and honest about how much of it is spent moving.

Stockholm: City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide - Boarding a classic Stockholm archipelago ship
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Stockholm: City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide

1.City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10,798 reviews · 1.5 - 3 hours · from $41Our pick

Cruise Stockholm’s waterways aboard a classic Strömma archipelago ship for 1.5, 2.5, or 3 hours. A live guide in English and Swedish explains the islands, landmarks, and local history. Expect indoor and limited outdoor seating, onboard WiFi, restrooms, and a café serving drinks and snacks.

“The cruise was very well organised and the guide provided us with many interesting information.the best part of the cruise was the ice breaker and the whole unique ice view”

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Copenhagen: Canal Cruise with Guide - The Playhouse, Opera House, and modern harbor
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Copenhagen: Canal Cruise with Guide

2.Canal Cruise with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,115 reviews · from $26Best value

Cruise Copenhagen’s harbor and canals for one hour with an English or Danish guide, passing Christiansborg, Amalienborg, the Opera House, the Little Mermaid, and the old Stock Exchange. Boats may be open, so bring a layer. Start points vary between Canal Tours Copenhagen and Stromma.

“we had a great trip with Kristian, and Captain Max, great banter, so friendly and very informative in a fun way! would recommend! 😊”

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From Bergen: The Original Fjord Cruise to Mostraumen - Waterfalls, mountain walls, and the Mostraumen strait
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From Bergen: The Original Fjord Cruise to Mostraumen

3.The Original Fjord Cruise to Mostraumen

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8,440 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $93

Board Rødne Fjord Cruise at Zachariasbryggen by Bergen’s Fish Market for a 3.5-hour round trip through Osterfjord to Mostraumen. Expect Bryggen views, steep mountains, waterfalls, narrow currents, an English or Norwegian audio guide, a warm cabin, sun decks, and snacks for sale.

“Such a beautiful tour, incredible scenery and comfortable too.”

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Stavanger: Scenic Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Preikestolen - Leaving Stavanger and entering Lysefjord
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Stavanger: Scenic Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Preikestolen

4.Scenic Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Preikestolen

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,791 reviews · from $82

Sail 3.5 hours from Stavanger to Lysefjord aboard Rødne’s electric catamaran. Hear English or Norwegian commentary, visit Fantahålå, gaze up at Preikestolen, and feel waterfall spray at Hengjanefossen. Leather seats, panoramic windows, sun decks, Wi-Fi, a kiosk, and wheelchair access make this a relaxed fjord outing.

“The boat ride was amazing, the sights were incredible and I’m so glad we chose to go on this tour. Being able to be inside with huge windows or outside on the top deck was great as it did get very cold after a while. The choice of drinks and food was a little unusual, although the coffee was very much appreciated after being in the cold wind.”

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Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary - Starting beside the Opera House
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Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary

5.Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,375 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $44

Cruise Oslo’s inner fjord for 90 minutes on a quiet electric ship. You’ll pass Akershus Fortress, Bygdøy, Hovedøya, Sørenga, and the Opera House, with indoor seating, a large accessible deck, Wi-Fi, onboard drinks, and optional audio commentary in seven languages.

“Really enjoyable tour, the boat was very new and allowed good views all round while remaining warm. (I think it was -6 on my tour) The audio guide was helpful, though a little clunky knowing which parts went for where you are which could have been my fault not understanding it correctly.”

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Tromsø: Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat - Meeting the boat at Kaigata 6
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Tromsø: Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat

6.Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,217 reviews · from $195

From Tromsø, sail a hybrid-electric catamaran toward Skjervøy, where herring draws orcas, humpbacks, fin and sperm whales. You get heated lounges, panoramic windows, Wi-Fi, live English guiding, and about 1 to 1.5 hours near feeding grounds. Bring warm layers and seasickness medicine.

“Really recommend this trip, the guides were super nice and knowledgeable. We were very lucky and got to see a bunch of orcas ! But even if you don’t see them the view is amazing”

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Copenhagen: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Boat Tour Option - Starting points, public stops, and the RED Sightseeing problem
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Copenhagen: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Boat Tour Option

7.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Boat Tour Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 4,122 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $35

Use a 24 or 48-hour RED Sightseeing pass to reach Copenhagen’s major sights by open-air double-decker bus, with commentary in 10 languages, WiFi, and flexible hop-on access. Add the one-hour boat ride from Nyhavn for harbor views of Christianshavn, Amalienborg, and the Little Mermaid.

“I assumed I had already paid for canal boat add on but got to where we caught boat and was told ticket was misleading and had to pay for trip as only bus was on ticket .”

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Tromsø’s Top-Rated Fjord & Fishing Cruise – All-Inclusive - Setting out from central Tromsø
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Tromsø’s Top-Rated Fjord & Fishing Cruise – All-Inclusive

8.Tromsø’s Top-Rated Fjord & Fishing Cruise – All-Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,017 reviews · from $142

Spend five hours aboard Capella with Polar Adventures, cruising Tromsø’s fjords, spotting wildlife near Rya Island, and fishing in Ramfjord. Guides such as Thomas, Jack, Estefania, and Kristina have helped make the trip warm and hands-on, with fish soup, vegan soup, and unlimited hot drinks included.

“It was the perfect tour with amazing scenery of the fjords. The start and end location of the tour was just one minute away from the Radisson Blu—very convenient. The boat was small but cozy, with nice tea and coffee facilities. Fishing was also fun; we saw an eagle and the fish caught by the tourists, was added to the freshly cooked fish soup. By the way Stephanie’s fish soup was the best food we tried during the trip. The hosts were friendly and attentive—I definitely recommend it!”

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Stockholm: Archipelago Boat Tour - Finding the boat at Skeppsbron
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Stockholm: Archipelago Boat Tour

9.Archipelago Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,110 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Cruise from central Stockholm through the Djurgården Canal toward Fjäderholmarna, Stora Höggarn, and Tegelön. An English-speaking guide shares stories about Swedish history, royal life, local customs, and the boat. Choose indoor warmth or an outdoor deck, with snacks and drinks available to buy.

“The ship’s crew is extremely kind and helpful. The guide has a great deal of knowledge and talks not only about history but also about everyday life in Sweden. He tells his stories in a very interesting and humorous way 😊 The views are amazing! On the ship, you can choose to stay in a cabin or outside. I wholeheartedly recommend the cruise. Long after the trip, we kept talking about what the guide had shared, and we will definitely remember this beautiful experience for a long time.”

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Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord & Waterfall Cruise - Following the 27-kilometer Osterfjord
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Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord & Waterfall Cruise

10.Mostraumen Fjord & Waterfall Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,990 reviews · from $81

Sail from Bergen’s harbor past Bryggen and into the 27-kilometer Osterfjord. The boat reaches the narrow Mostraumen strait, where strong currents push between steep mountains. You’ll find indoor seating, outdoor viewing decks, a kiosk, English commentary, and a round trip lasting about four hours.

“The boat was very comfortable with an inside cabin and outdoor viewing areas. The commentary about various sites was fine. The weather was nice so the water was calm. Beautiful scenery. We really enjoyed the cruise”

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From Svolvær: Lofoten Islands Silent Trollfjord Cruise - Watching the water around Reknesbukta
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From Svolvær: Lofoten Islands Silent Trollfjord Cruise

11.Lofoten Islands Silent Trollfjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,979 reviews · 3 hours · from $140Top rated

From Svolvær, you’ll spend three hours aboard Brim Explorer’s quiet hybrid-electric catamaran, heading into Trollfjord with live English commentary. Expect panoramic views, warm indoor seating, outdoor decks, white-tailed eagles, and possibly the sub-water drone. Guides such as Tobias, Bee, Ivan, and Margot have led recent trips.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the outing. The announcements were precise but with a good sense of humour. I appreciated the assistance to come as close as possible to the white tailed eagle. would recommend this trip to anybody who wants to enjoy a relaxing trip to a fjord.”

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Stockholm: Highlights Boat Tour - Boarding at Strömkajen and choosing your seat
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Stockholm: Highlights Boat Tour

12.Highlights Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,542 reviews · from $39

Cruise Stockholm’s waterways for 135 minutes, passing under bridges and through the lock linking Lake Mälaren with the Baltic Sea. You’ll see Gamla Stan, Södermalm, Djurgården, the Essinge Islands, and Hammarby Sjöstad, with recorded commentary and a café on board.

“We enjoyed the tour and the history with the pre-recorded audio. A live guide would have been better but I understand. The length and course of the tour was good and going through the lock was interesting.”

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Tromsø: Arctic Fjord Cruise With Stop On Land At Fish Racks - Ramfjorden: your first wide Arctic views
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Tromsø: Arctic Fjord Cruise With Stop On Land At Fish Racks

13.Arctic Fjord Cruise With Stop On Land At Fish Racks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,268 reviews · 4 hours · from $125

Cruise Tromsø’s Arctic fjords aboard Brim Explorer’s quiet hybrid-electric catamaran. Guides such as Tobias, Fred, Frida, Francesca, and Lina explain local nature and history as you pass fishing villages, spot eagles or dolphins, watch an underwater drone, and stop at a fish farm and fish racks.

“Very fun and nice crew! Nice stop with delicious tasting Interesting historic facts on the tour Seeing the majestic fjords from the water was amazing Recommended for all age groups :)”

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Oslo: 100% Electric Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise - Starting at Rådhusbrygge 4
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Oslo: 100% Electric Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise

14.100% Electric Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,041 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

Join Trollcruise AS at Oslo City Hall pier for a two-hour, zero-emission cruise through Oslofjord. You’ll pass the Opera House, Munch Museum, Akershus Fortress, small islands, and shoreline cabins, with an English audio guide, warm indoor seating, blankets, Wi-Fi, and an optional Bygdøy stop.

“very nice, totally fair price for 2 hours, long enough to really enjoy the trip”

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Oslo: Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet - Leaving Rådhusbrygge 3 beside City Hall
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Oslo: Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet

15.Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,956 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Spend three hours aboard a restored wooden sailing ship on Oslofjord. You will pass Hovedøya, Dyna Lighthouse, Bygdøy, and Huk Bay while eating peel-and-eat Norwegian shrimp with bread, butter, lettuce, mayonnaise, and dill. The mood is relaxed and social, with drinks available from the onboard bar.

“There was no light on the upper deck. We ate shrimps in the dark?! It was not comfortable.”

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