The 12 Fjord Cruises in Oslo That Earn Their Price

1.Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary

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

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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2.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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3.Guided Sightseeing Fjord Cruise on Premium Silent Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,390 reviews · from $64

Cruise Oslofjord for two hours aboard Brim Explorer’s silent electric Ms Brisen. Your English-speaking guide, often Suzie, Sarah, Frederick, or Alisha, points out Akershus Fortress, the Opera House, Dyna Lighthouse, islands, saunas, and wildlife. Choose an outdoor deck or warm panoramic saloon.

“This was a great experience! I would highly recommend it to my family and friends.”

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4.2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 694 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40

Sail for two hours from Rådhusbrygge 3 past Oslo Opera House, Hovedøya, Dyna Lighthouse, wooded shores, and island cabins. Choose from seven departures, use the 13-language Oslo Fjord Guide app, and warm up with blankets or a drink from the onboard bar.

“Highlight of a sparkling day in Oslo. The ride was calm; the views impressive; the narration informative, and inspiring on places to go in Oslo (museums, hikes, beaches, restaurants). Great trip!”

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5.Grand City Sightseeing Tour by Bus with Fjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 647 reviews · 7h 30m · from $152

Spend 7.5 hours seeing Oslo with an English-speaking guide, usually including a Holmenkollen photo stop, Vigeland Park, the Fram Museum, and a seasonal second museum. A comfortable coach handles the distances, then a 1.5-hour Oslofjord cruise provides a calm finish.

“Fun whirlwind tour. Chris was a very fun and knowledgeable guide.”

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6.Oslo Combo Tour: Grand City Tour and Oslo Fjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 555 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $161

Start near Oslo City Hall with an English-speaking guide, then visit Vigeland Park, Holmenkollen, Fram Museum, and a seasonal second museum before a 90-minute Oslo Fjord cruise. Guides such as Christopher, Elena, Luis, and Rita have earned praise for clear stories, humor, and careful timing.

“Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. The Vigeland park experience was simply superb. Awesome experience overall.”

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7.Fjord Mini Cruise by Wooden Sailing Ship

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 503 reviews · 50 min · from $36Best value

Board at Rådhusbrygge 3 for a 50-minute round trip through Oslo Fjord. You will pass the Opera House, Munch Museum, Akershus Fortress, Bygdøy, Sørenga, and Tjuvholmen aboard a traditional wooden ship. English commentary plays onboard, while the Oslo Fjord Guide app offers 13 languages.

“Great boat trip around the harbour. Perfect amount of time. A lovely activity on a sunny morning!”

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8.Oslo Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet on a Sailing Ship

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 170 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Meet at Rådhusbrygge 3 near Oslo City Hall for an evening sail around the Oslofjord. You’ll pass the Opera House, Akershus Fortress, and small islets aboard a traditional wooden boat, with shrimp, bread, lettuce, lemon, butter, and mayonnaise served during the cruise.

“Really nice summer activity with beautiful views but the food could do with a bit more options (even slices of cheese)”

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9.Oslo Fjord Cruise with Live Jazz Music & Shrimp Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 143 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Meet at Oslo City Hall and board a traditional wooden sailing ship for a three-hour Oslo Fjord cruise. You will pass islands, fortresses, summer homes, and narrow sounds while a live jazz band plays. The included buffet features shrimp, lemon, mayonnaise, bread, and butter. Drinks cost extra and outside drinks are not allowed.

“Lucky to have great weather. Had a wonderful evening onboard. Drinks, shrimp buffet and a great entertaining jazz band. Good time had by all!”

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10.Oslo Sea Kayak Tour “Fjord City”

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $107

Join Mad Goats for a two-hour guided kayak trip from Tjuvholmen. You’ll learn the basics, paddle 1 to 1.5 hours past Akershus Fortress and the Oslo Opera House, and hear helpful guidance in English. Kids from age five can join, with under-13s in double kayaks.

“Really great activity and great way to enjoy time on the water. Our guide Chris was great, really helpful and friendly”

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11.Private Round-Trip Tour to Sognefjord via Flåm

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 16 hours · from $2,255Top rated

Travel from Oslo to Norway’s fjords by private car, train, and boat. Ride from Geilo to Myrdal and down the steep Flåm Railway, visit the railway museum, then cruise Sognefjord and Nærøyfjord near Gudvangen. English-speaking guides such as Helene, Janis D, Janka, and Bjørn have led this route.

“Janka was a great guide! He provided so much information about the trip highlights, Norwegian history and culture, always paying attention to details and taking excelent care about us. Great companion, with excellent song play list, making all 13 hours of trip were so enjoyable. I highly recommend him as guide and assistant for trips to Norway! Carmen, Romania”

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12.Fjords: Private Trip with Train and Cruise Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 15 hours · from $1,259

Leave Oslo for Norway’s fjord country in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide. Ride the Bergen and Flåm railways, cruise Sognefjord, pass Hardangervidda, and stop in Geilo. Guides such as Janis and Bjørn add local context, but bring lunch and prepare for a very long day.

“My guide, Janis, is very good and explained everything well. Also, he introduced us a lot about Norway. Just price is expensive. Recommended.”

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