13 Boat Trips in Lofoten Worth Booking

1.Lofoten Islands Silent Trollfjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,979 reviews · 3 hours · from $140Our pick

Join Brim Explorer for a three-hour cruise from Svolvær to Trollfjord aboard a quiet hybrid-electric catamaran. English-speaking guides such as Tobias, Bee, Margot, and Ivan share local wildlife and culture while you watch for white-tailed eagles, whales, porpoises, and waterfalls.

“Spectacular scenery! Unfortunately the weather wasn’t the best but the crew made the most out of it! We saw plenty of eagles. The crew is very nice and the food on board super tasty. Highly recommend!”

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2.Lofoten Fishing Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 621 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

Join Go2Lofoten from Svolvaer for four hours of sea fishing with guides such as Born and Jonas. Learn basic techniques, fish for cod and pollock, enjoy coffee and warm gear, then get help preparing your catch.

“Really friendly guides and staff! Very helpful when explaining and when catching the fish they were there and ready to help. Overall as expected fishing trip - high waves, very windy and cold end of May and some rain. Not everyone was able to catch some fish but that’s all down to luck anyways.”

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3.Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari Trollfjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 591 reviews · from $107

From Svolvær’s main square, join guides such as Rafael or Hilde for a fast RIB ride toward Trollfjord. You’ll wear a warm flotation suit, gloves, goggles, and a life jacket while watching for sea eagles, hearing Lofoten stories, and stopping for photos.

“This was a really fun cruise. We really got to see the wonderful nature around Svolvær. It was a snowy day but we still got to see the fjords and sea eagles! The guide also told us the story of the history of lofoten and facts about the eagles. The RIB boat ride was exciting and fun for me too.”

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4.Lofoten Island: Silent Trollfjord Cruise from Svolvær

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 389 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $144Top rated

Cruise from Svolvær to Trollfjord aboard Brim Explorer’s quiet electric ship. You’ll see steep mountains, waterfalls, sea eagles, and possibly orcas, with guides such as Tobias, Senja, Lucca, or Noren sharing local stories. The boat has indoor and outdoor seating, a café, toilets, and an underwater drone when conditions allow.

“This cruise was just right. It is handicap accessible. Plenty of seating and outside viewing areas so it doesn’t feel crowded. There is a refreshment area and a tip jar is available if you are so inclined. We saw several while tailed eagles. Water was too murky for the underwater drone. Would recommend this tour.”

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5.Trollfjorden Wildlife RIB Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 355 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

Join Lofoten Explorer in Svolvaer for a two-hour RIB ride through Øyhellsundet to steep-sided Trollfjorden. A local Norwegian or English-speaking guide points out sea eagles, seals, beaches, Skrova, and local history. Warm flotation suits are provided, but dress for rain and spray.

“During our holidays at Lofoten, we wanted to have an experience on the water, so we picked this one. The view were amazing and the guide very professional, telling us the story about Svolvær, the Fisherman, the Fjords etc. Highly recommended!”

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6.Trollfjord Sea Eagle Safari by RIB Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 308 reviews · from $97Best value

Join Go2Lofoten in Svolvær for a two-hour RIB ride through Raftsundet to Trollfjord. Warm gear is supplied, and guides such as Alan, Jonas, and Bard share local and Viking stories while fish brings sea eagles close to the boat.

“We had an amazing experience with Go2Lofoten on the RIB boat sea eagle tour. The guide was friendly, professional, and shared fascinating historical insights throughout the tour. We were thrilled to see so many sea eagles up close. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Lofoten 🦅🚤”

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7.Special Summer Cruise Bus Tour of Lofoten

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $156

Travel from Gravdal Port through Lofoten’s best-known sights, including Skagsanden Beach, Nusfjord, Reine, Å, Hamnøy, and Sakrisøya. Expect a comfortable bus, short walks, photo stops, and live commentary in English. Guides such as Laura and Simon have been praised for clear, engaging storytelling.

“Breathe taking scenery! Good commentary. Well organized locally. Local tour group Lofoten Lights were very responsive - keeping us updated to schedule changes and answering questions. I would definitely recommend.”

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8.Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari and Trollfjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $128

From Torget 22 in Svolvaer, you board a rigid inflatable boat for a two-hour run to Trollfjord. Your crew supplies a flotation suit, life vest, gloves, and goggles. Expect fast open-water travel, close sea-eagle sightings, mountain views, and stories about local nature and fishing.

“Absolutely awesome trip from start to finish. Our guide was great so knowledgeable and interesting to listen too.”

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9.Northern Lights and Full Steam Cruise with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 29 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $103

Sail from Svolvær toward Full Steam near Henningsvær with an English-speaking guide, watching for Northern Lights and passing Austnesfjord. Explore a 200-year-old cod warehouse, hear local fishing tales, taste Norwegian caviar, and look for the aurora from the outside decks.

“Ottima esperienza. Il racconto di Ragnar ti permette di immergerti per un istante nella vita dei pescatori del luogo. Ottima la degustazione e molto professionale l’equipaggio. L’aurora purtroppo si è fatta desiderare nonostante il cielo stellato, ma ne vale comunque la pena.”

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10.Small Group Luxury Cruise to Trollfjord on a 33m Classic Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $352

Sail from Svolvær aboard the 33-meter classic yacht Stella Oceana with guides Kenneth and Sachi. You’ll cross Vestfjord, pass through narrow passages, and reach Trollfjord in a group of no more than 12. Salmon soup, coffee, tea, snacks, and an optional hot tub add comfort.

“A wonderful experience onboard this beautiful ship! I, and my family, highly recommend it, the crew is very lovely and professional! 10 out of 10 pts👍❤️”

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11.Special Summer Cruise Guided Tour of Lofoten

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews

Join Lofoten Lights for a six-hour English-language coach tour from Gravdal or Svolvær. You’ll visit beaches, churches, fishing villages, and fjord viewpoints with a local guide. The route depends on your ship’s port, and groups can reach 45 people.

“It was a nice bus trip in the end, but because of the somewhat confusing translation you used, we were under the impression that it was a boat trip. You refer to it as a "Rondvaart" (boat trip) instead of a "Rondrit" (tour). However, the excursion was well organized, with a good guide and enough stops to see all the sights.”

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12.Lofoten Islands Private Midnight Sun Yacht Cruise from Svolvær

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews

Set out from Svolvær at 5:30 pm aboard the ice-class S/Y Stella Oceana for a private 3.5-hour cruise on the Vestfjord. Your captain charts a scenic route toward Skrova and Litlmolla, with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water, cookies, and a restroom onboard.

“The place we sailed to, the quality of the captain and the crew, the ship was amazing and so well looked after. If ever get the opportunity to do a tour on this ship MV Stella Oceana do it”

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13.Hurtigruten Cruise into Trollfjord

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 13 reviews · from $146

Take the Arctic Route bus from Svolvær to Stokmarknes, visit the new Hurtigruten Museum, explore town with a digital guide, then sail back aboard a Hurtigruten or Havila ship through Trollfjord. This long, self-guided day costs $146 and runs only a few times weekly.

“I don't feel that the description measured up to what was experienced and it was unclear that for almost 6 hours you would be busy in a very small town and 3 hours was the boat trip itself. Feel that the tips did not hold, for example "have a morning coffee at the newly built hotel before you go to the museum" We were rejected at the hotel because they still had breakfast seating. The boat trip was beautiful and the Havila boat we got to go on was fresh and nice.”

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