2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship
Oslo, Norway
- 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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Featured review
Amanda_J
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!
Reviews
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based on 699 reviews
Anna_C, Mar 2026
Everything was fantastic. More than expected and brilliant host, blankets for warmth. Very informative and fun with a humorous twist. Brilliant.
Jocelyn_P, Feb 2026
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.
ADEDOYIN_M, Feb 2026
The experience was a great one, I enjoyed every bit of it. Shoutout to Mentor a great tour guide he was.
Sue_G, Nov 2025
Excellent and friendly staff, lovely hot chocolate, wonderful trip round the islands even on an overcast day
Ed_G, Oct 2025
The cruise itself was informative and we saw sights that the normal traveler might not see. The 2-hour time was perfect.
However, while the old-style ship was interesting (we sat on top aft ship) we found the upkeep to be somewhat lacking. Chairs were broken and felt unsafe and there trash (cigarette butts, paper) strewn about the deck.
JoAnna_G, Sep 2025
It was a wonderful experience. Very informative. We had a very nice time. Loved that they had blankets for us.
Kevin_L, Sep 2025
Great experience to see sites outside of the Oslo City Center. Everyone should experience this leisurely boat ride.
Jeremy_A, Sep 2025
I had the chance to take the Oslo fjord sailing ship tour yesterday, and despite the damp and rainy weather, it was a wonderful experience. The crew made sure everyone was comfortable with plenty of covered seating and even provided cozy blankets to keep us warm.
One of the highlights was enjoying a delicious cup of coffee with Baileys as we sailed past the beautiful scenery. The narration along the way was informative and engaging — I really appreciated learning about the different sites as we passed them, which made the experience both relaxing and educational. The atmosphere was made even more special with music played sporadically throughout the trip, adding a lovely touch to the journey…an interluden if you will.
Even in less-than-perfect weather, the fjord was stunning, and being on a traditional-style sailing ship made it feel especially memorable. While the Ship did have masks and sales, we were under motor power the entire voyage. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Oslo — it’s a fantastic way to see the city from a different perspective.
Laura_W, Sep 2025
Very informative. Peaceful and very enjoyable. They even had blankets out if you were chilly. Very friendly staff.
Jonathan_G, Sep 2025
Wonderful tour! Loved seeing the colorful cabins on the islands near Oslo. We loved learning about the history of Oslo.
Christine_F, Sep 2025
The boat left from a very convenient area for my cruise ship. It wasn’t too far of a walk. The people on the boat were very nice information with nice sites.
Thomas_G, Sep 2025
Pay attention to seating options, especially if weather is an issue. Lower level seats have heating as others do not.
Jacqueline_C, Sep 2025
Even though it was a bit rainy at first we had a great experience. They have covered areas to sit and blankets to stay warm if needed. We enjoyed this experience very much. Saw a whole other side of Oslo
Larry_D, Sep 2025
Our tour was at 3:30 but free ferry ticket was of no use at that point. Not clear that we needed to come at start of day to use it. Boat was crowded, tour talk was a tape recording that was hard to hear. Crew was
Friendly. Hot chocolate and blankets made a nice touch.
Alecia_O, Aug 2025
It was pleasant enough but not fantastic. I liked the English guide and many of the facts were so interesting but there’s just so much time taken leaving the harbor. I know it can’t be helped but I guess I was clueless as to what to expect.
Kathy_H, Aug 2025
Quite boring really. Very little commentary. With the benefit of hindsight id have remained in Oslo to continue exploring on foot. Apart from being on water I gained nothing from this trip.
Luisa_S, Aug 2025
It was a cute experience! Some narration but not much. Definitely got really cold on the way back (they provided blankets) but be sure to bring layers.
Judith_P, Aug 2025
Beautiful scenic cruise! Quiet ride, good guide and nice facilities. It was fun to see the harbor and surrounding bay and hear the guide along the way.
BethBraun, Aug 2025
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!
Tammy_H, Aug 2025
It's windy, so take a jacket. Lovely views and nice staff. The narration was nice to have to understand historical stuff
Cinzia_R, Aug 2025
This is a nice way to explore the city and try some tasty foods.
Our guides were knowledgeable, courteous and friendly.
William_M, Aug 2025
A great way to see Oslo from the water and learn some of the history of the city, staff are friendly and it’s a relaxing way to spend a few hours
Amy_D, Jul 2025
Nice way to see Oslo by water. Well taken care of ship with character. Lots of seating. We were there on a cruise and had spare time so easily for into our schedule. Walkable from the other cruise terminal.
Helen_O, Jul 2025
A relaxing way to see Oslo city & the Fjord. Friendly staff & enough information with out being too intrusive. Lovely ship.
Debbie_M, Jul 2025
Beautiful coastline. Grateful to experience the old ship. Interesting commentary with friendly crew.
Ingrid_R, Jul 2025
It is nice and relaxing with some sites. Two hours of not much to really see but if it's a warm sunny day a nice way to be on the water.
Joel_H, Jun 2025
Relaxing and informative! Beautiful ship, nice bar, friendly staff & crew. The narration was good, a bit difficult to hear at times, but learned much about the sights we were sailing by!
Amanda_J, Jun 2025
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!
Jeffrey_S, Jun 2025
The Fjord cruise was so fun and relaxing! It was 2 hours which was perfect to get a highlight of the islands! We had the option to purchase cocktails and were given blankets for the chilly morning cruise!
Eve_P, May 2025
Despite the rain, the ship was covered and heated, and provided blankets. Lovely tour of the Oslo-area fjords, with a recorded tour in English for commentary. Highly recommend.
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