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Cruising on Hurtigruten

Discover the Norwegian west coast with Hurtigruten. The ships of Hurtigruten have daily departures from Bergen to Kirkenes. Sailing through magical fjords and 34 ports you can experience the beautiful coastline of Norway all year around. During winter you can discover the Northern Lights (September to April). Most of the ports have never been visited by any commercial cruise companies which creates a unique and personal experience. A round trip takes 11 days but shorter trips are also available. To get to Kirkenes or Bergen you can travel by plane or train from Oslo.Find more info at www.hurtigruten.com

Go on a cruise around scenic Lofoten, Northern Norway

The Best of the Arctic offers you an unforgettable cruise through the legendary Troll Fjord in Northern Norway, where the Lofoten’s dramatic scenery can be seen at its very best. You start off by spending a night in an authentic “rorbu”, which is a traditional Norwegian fisherman’s cabin.  Then you will be picked up by a traditional ferry.

Website: www.thebestofthearctic.com/leisure/orcalofoten_4e.htm

The Oslo Fjord

The Oslo Fjord cruise is recommended to take when you are in Oslo. It is a relaxing tour whilst viewing Oslo by water. Reserve the tours at your hotel or at the Tourist Information Centre

Website: www.visitoslo.no

Fjordtur

This is a fantastic boat tour of the Sognefjorden and Naroyfjorden You will both experience speedboat and ferry.

Operation time: June 10 to September 12 Monday to Friday/Sundays 8am September 13th to September 20th Monday to Friday 8am Fee: 75kr

Reservations and inquiries: Fylkesbaatane i Sogn og Fjordane

Tel: +47 55 55 20 00

Website: www.fylkesbaatane.no

Fjord Cruise

Why not view Oslo by the water? This is a highly recommended tour that snakes leisurely around islands and bays over a period of two hours.

Operation time: April 28 to September 30, daily from 10.30am 1pm, 3.30pm & 5.45pm

Duration: 2 hours

Fee: 195kr

Reservations/inquiries: Boat Service Sightseeing AS

Tel: +47 23 35 68 90

Email: sales@boatsightseeing.com

Website: www.boatsightseeing.com

Fjordland 1 or 2 days excursion

This tour departs to Myrdal by train from Oslo Central Station, transfers to the mountain railway (Flåm railway) to then continue for an excursion on the Sognefjord by boat. From Sognefjord you can choose to return back to Oslo continue to Bergen. The 2 day tour includes a stay-over in the fjord district.

Operation time: June 7th to September 15th (dates can change)

Duration 1 to 2 days

Fee: Please inquire for details

Reservations/inquiries: to H.M.Kristiansens Automobile

Tel: +47 22 78 94 00

Email: hmk@hmk.no

Website: www.hmk.no

Fjord Tours

Fjord Tours offers several vacation packages which includes or starts from Oslo, for example Norway in a Nutshell, The Golden Route (Geiranger) and The Royal Fjord Tour (Sognefjord & Flam Railway). More information about Fjord Tours, visit

Website: www.fjordtours.no

Cruise (Coach and Costal Steamer)

This cruise you will experience on a coastal steamer. In the evening, you will go to Sjervøy from the bus terminal in Tromsø, and experience an elegant cruise. You can enjoy the midnight sun in the summer and the northern lights in the winter.

Operation time: Throughout the year (excluding Saturdays)

Duration: 8 hours

Evening Fjord Cruise

This is a 3h cruise onboard one of Norway’s many classic wooden sail ships. Traditional Norwegian prawn buffet is included in the price. (Prawn, lemon, mayonnaise, bread and butter)

Operation time: June to September

Duration: 3 h

Reservations/inquiries: Boat Service Sightseeing AS

Tel: +47 23 35 68 90

Email: sales@boatsightseeing.com

Website: www.boatsightseeing.com

Evening Fjord Cruise with Dinner

This is a 3h cruise on the Oslo Fjord. During your cruise you will experience a traditional Norwegian dinner on a classic sailboat. The meal consists of a traditional Norwegian buffet including shrimp and other seafood.

Operating time: June 18 to September 10, daily from 7pm

Duration: approximately 3 hours

Fee: 330kr

Reservations/inquiries to: Boat Service Sightseeing AS

Tel: +47 23 35 68 90

Email:sales@boatsightseeing.com

Website: www.boatsightseeing.com

Boat Service Sightseeing AS (Båtservice Sightseeing AS)

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Tel: +47 23 35 68 90

Fax: 23 35 68 99

Email: sales@boatsightseeing.com 

Website: www.boatsightseeing.com

Mini Cruise

This is a 50 minute cruise where you can enjoy the cityscape and harbour of Oslo, the beautiful islands scattered around the entrance of the Oslo Fjord, and other magnificent sceneries of the sea faring nation, Norway. Operating time: May 19 to June 30 everyday from 10am to 4pm. Departs hourly. July 1 to August 27 everyday from 10am to 7pm. Departs hourly.

Duration: 50 minutes

Fee: 105kr

Reservations/inquiries to: Boat Service Sightseeing AS

Tel: +47 23 35 68 90

Email: sales@boatsightseeing.com

Website: www.boatsightseeing.com

Fjord Tour with White Lady

This is a fjord tour that travels around the periphery of Bergen by sightseeing boat. From the boat you will enjoy landscapes of steep cliffs and fjords. Operation time: May 1st to August 31st Everyday 10am July 1st to August 21st Everyday 3.30pm September 1 to September 18 Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Saturdays/Sundays 10am Place of arrival and departure In front of the Bergen Tourist Information Centre

Duration: 4 h

Fee: 350kr

Reservations and inquiries: Bergen Fjord Sightseeing

Tel: +47 55 25 90 00

Website: www.whitelady.no