2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship
Oslo, Norway
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- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy a sightseeing cruise on the calm waters of the Oslo Fjord (or Oslofjord) for a relaxed way to see the city from a vantage point on the water. As you sail through the fjord, listen to onboard commentary that shares insight into Oslo’s history and the surrounding natural landscape. With multiple departure times available throughout the day, it’s easy to fit this cruise into your sightseeing plans.
- Take a break from the city's streets for a relaxed way of sightseeing
- Prebooking your cruise ensures your spot onboard ahead of arrival
- Choice of morning and afternoon cruise times to suit your schedule
- An easy-to-find, central departure point keeps things simple
What's Included
- Fjord Sightseeing App with 13 Languages. (Download for free under the name "Oslo Fjord Guide"
- Free Ferry ticket to the Museum Pininsula (Bygdøy)
- Bar onboard with various drinks for purchase, i.e beers, wine, cocktails, soft drinks, snacks, etc.
- Toilet onboard, Audio guide on speaker in English.
- Authentic Sailing Ships. Round-trip sightseeing cruise Captain Friendly Crew Warm blankets.
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drink, unless specified
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Rådhusbrygge 3, Oslo, Norway
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Choose from one of several different start times, and then head to the pier opposite Oslo City Hall to board your boat. Your cruise takes place on Oslo Fjord, the city’s scenic expanse of water, which is bordered by rocky shores and islets as well as the urban sights of Oslo.
Gaze out at the wooded hills that surround the city, passing through sheltered inlets and winding around small islands speckled with summer vacation homes. Learn about the area—its history and geography—from your onboard guide as you cruise.
Afterwards, return to the start point and hop back onto dry land to end your tour.
Gaze out at the wooded hills that surround the city, passing through sheltered inlets and winding around small islands speckled with summer vacation homes. Learn about the area—its history and geography—from your onboard guide as you cruise.
Afterwards, return to the start point and hop back onto dry land to end your tour.
Oslofjord (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- During winter season:
- A day at the Bygdøy Museums and Oslo Fjord Sightseeing:
- First join the 2 hour Fjord Sightseeing leaving 10.30.
- at 12:20 on Bygdøynes letting passengers off for a 2.5 hours visit to museums, at 14:50 we depart from Bygdøynes arriving 15:00 at City Hall.
- Seating is not guaranteed so arrive early to get a seat.( free seating)
- The Fjord can be frozen during winter and in this case, the tour will be cancelled free of charg
- Entrance Tickets to the museum are not incuded in the fjord sightseeing ticket
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Hi Hi, What a fun activity. The Oslo Fjord is beautiful and I loved the boat. Be sure and have a hot chocolate from the bar and get a seat up front with a blanket! The ship reminded me of a pirate ship.
You will thoroughly love this tour!
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Beautiful scenery, if traveling in shoulder season pack layers. Great way to see the fjord and Oslo.
Prepare for rain and it dies get chilly. Great boat and informative trip.
Beautiful views of the Fjord
Nice relaxing boat tour. Good views of fjord and harbor sites. Easy boarding and smooth sailing. Food and drink available.
Really nice relaxing boat trip on the fjord. Felt it was a good amount of time on the water. I recommend the boat ride.
Beautiful trip! The cruise goes around the Oslo fjord and has a narrator that talks about the history of surrounding buildings.
Great views of Oslo and surrounding areas but just be aware that they don’t use the sails. I suspect that the modern boats are more comfortable and move faster. I had picked this tour because I thought they would actually use the sails for part of the trip.
Crew was very nice and boat was spotless clean.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful Way to Experience the Oslo Fjord!
We had a wonderful time on the 2-hour Oslo Fjord sightseeing cruise by sailing ship! It was such a relaxing and beautiful way to experience Oslo from the water and see a completely different side of the area.
The audio guide played over the speakers throughout the cruise was excellent. It was very informative and explained the history of the fjord, the different islands and areas we passed, and what made each one significant. We saw more than 30 points of interest along the way, and having the commentary really added to the experience because we understood what we were looking at rather than simply sailing past it.
The sailing ship itself made the experience even more enjoyable and gave the tour a special atmosphere. The two hours went by quickly, and there was always something interesting or beautiful to see.
We really enjoyed this cruise and would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Oslo. It’s a great combination of sightseeing, history, beautiful scenery, and a relaxing time on the water. A fantastic way to experience the Oslo Fjord! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Our group had mixed reviews for this experience - the weather impacted it a lot, even though it was early August for our trip it was very windy and cold on the day we went. Not only our group but everyone onboard didn’t look very happy even though they did provide wool blankets for people to wrap up in. I wasn’t cold and did have a nice time riding around the Fjord, but the crew could definitely be more personable. The captain didn’t acknowledge anyone, only one of the crew members spoke very briefly and was available to serve drinks but the tour is prerecorded. The crew almost seemed annoyed to me, I understand the some is just cultural and personality differences but I definitely didn’t feel like they appreciated the business. I said I wouldn’t recommend it because there’s other boat tour options and I would probably try one of those instead if we did it again, but maybe give it a shot and you’ll have better weather and a better experience, I did like the boat and the views.
Very smooth ride. Staff was friendly. The audio was in English, so that was very helpful for an American.
There was more and helpful information provided on the recorded presentation. Crew was helpful in answering my questions. The captain was secluded away from everyone. The recorded presentation could have been a little louder. Although I didn’t ask for them to do that.
Tour is pleasant way to spend 2 hours on a good weather day. Would not want to be on it if cold and rainy. Narratives and sights were adequat3
Lovely experience. Staff were lovely. There weren’t too many people on our trip so plenty of room.
Would recommend highly
This was an amazing tour through the Oslo fjords lots of Wonderful sightseeing Islands, great food and history
Beautiful trip. Boat is comfortable, with food and drinks available for purchase. Bathrooms, too. Nice intro to the city.
Wonderful and relaxing. Perfect for beginners and experienced. I would do this tour again, I am happy to leave a positive review.
This cruise is definitely worth both the time and money. Try to purchase in advance. Oslo’s architecture, climate and historical progress are definitely represented. We went in late July, and Oslo really comes alive in the warmer weather. Be sure to sample today’s catch in the various restaurants surrounding the cruise area as well.
One needs to understand how Norwegians define a Fjord - especially their largest Fjord. I did not understand that the water entrance to Oslo was once filled with ice, and when that melted, it created the giant fjord leading to Oslo. Since we had just entered Oslo on a cruise ship most of the tour duplicates that which we had just seen. The first 30 minutes in the bay around Oslo was very helpful!
It was a lovely calming trip. Beautiful scenery. Loved the sauna rooms and summer homes. Good to buy a drink as you travel. Bring a sunhat
The sailing itself was good, but very windy and raining. Of note, on board there are snacks, beverages hot and cold, alcohol, souvenirs for sale mid-ship lower level, as well as bathrooms. The true star of this trip was the WONDERFUL crew on board and on land. Two of our passengers had limited mobility. One fell after exiting the gateway. Did I mention it was still raining?! The crew rushed to help, and ANGELS appeared from inside the building to assist! They offered us shelter, umbrellas, a dry place to wait, and arranged special transport back to our ship. They are the true picture of compassion and warm hearts! Choose this company for the BEST in Oslo!
For those seeking a leisurely and calming afternoon experience lasting at least two hours, this tour is an excellent choice to consider.
The boat ride was beautiful, even with poor weather. We especially enjoyed the information given over the tannoy, lots of things we didn’t know already! The toilets were clean and the bar had a good selection of drinks as well as a few snacks,
Completely worth every penny. Gorgeous views and enough commentary to know what you are looking at without being overwhelmed with information. The drinks on board were reasonably priced as well.
This was such a lovely cruise! The rain and gloomy weather did not detract from the experience at all! I'm so happy I went. It's a good way to see the city of Oslo from the fjords.
Really enjoyable. The employees were friendly and we had a great time. Very grateful for the blankets onboard as it was a bit chilly
Easy way to see the fiord and city sights! Good narration as well - informative . . Warm blankets provided
Very nice tour of the waterfront and surrounding islands; complete with history as well. We really enjoyed it.
Pay close attention to the meeting place address. We had two cab drivers that took us to the wrong location. Make sure if you Uber or taxi to the location that you clearly tell the driver it is at Pier 3 across from City Hall.
Because the cab drivers could not figure it out, we missed our 1:30 pm cruise. We called Viator who put us in touch with Adam at the ship dock. Adam was fantastic. He explained how to tell the cab driver to find him, our third try got us right there and Adam put us on the 3:30 cruise. We were the last to board. This sailing ship holds a lot of people but was still quite nice. The bar on board had lots of options. The cruise narrator was easy to understand and hear even in the wind. She pointed out lots of sites you won't see from land. We had a great time and would do it again. Especially with Adam there to assist with any problems.
Everything was fantastic. More than expected and brilliant host, blankets for warmth. Very informative and fun with a humorous twist. Brilliant.
I did this tour in the middle of February. The winter scenery was beautiful and breathtaking. Yes, it was cold, but there were plenty of blankets and heaters on the lower deck.
The experience was a great one, I enjoyed every bit of it. Shoutout to Mentor a great tour guide he was.
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