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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Oslo

26 tours  ·  from $36

Good boat trips in Oslo fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary - Setting out through Oslo Harbor
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Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary

1.Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary

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

Set out from Oslo Fjordhage, opposite the Opera House, for a 90-minute electric cruise around the inner Oslofjord. You will pass Akershus Fortress, Bygdøy, Hovedøya, and Oslo’s islands from a warm lounge or fully accessible deck. Download the Voice of Norway app before boarding and bring headphones.

“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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Oslo: 100% Electric Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise - Oslo’s waterfront landmarks, seen from the fjord
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Oslo: 100% Electric Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise

2.100% Electric Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,041 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

Spend two calm hours on a 100% electric boat from Oslo City Hall pier. You will see Akershus Fortress, the Opera House, Munch Museum, small islands, and waterfront homes, with English audio commentary, indoor and outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, blankets, and optional Bygdøy access.

“Excellent cruise. Great value and easy to find. Friendly staff.”

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Oslo: Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet - A restored wooden ship changes the mood
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Oslo: Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet

3.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. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet of fresh peel-and-eat shrimp with bread, butter, lettuce, mayonnaise, and dill while cruising past Hovedøya, Dyna Lighthouse, Bygdøy, and Huk Bay. Drinks, blankets, music, and toilets are available onboard.

“Journey experience was perfect. Correct length of time on the boat. We lucked out when we sat beside a lovely French family who were very good company. Very enjoyable trip. Highly recommend.”

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Oslo: Guided Sightseeing Fjord Cruise on Premium Silent Boat - Boarding at Rådhusbrygge 2
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Oslo: Guided Sightseeing Fjord Cruise on Premium Silent Boat

4.Guided Sightseeing Fjord Cruise on Premium Silent Boat

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

Join Brim Explorer at Rådhusbrygge 2 for a two-hour Oslofjord cruise on the quiet electric Ms Brisen. An English-speaking guide such as Susie, Sarah, or Frederick points out Akershus Fortress, the Opera House, Dyna Lighthouse, islands, and fjord wildlife. Choose a warm salon or outdoor deck, with snacks and drinks available onboard.

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

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Guided Sightseeing Cruise on Oslofjord by Premium Silent Boat - Akershus Fortress and Oslo’s waterfront
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Guided Sightseeing Cruise on Oslofjord by Premium Silent Boat

5.Guided Sightseeing Cruise on Oslofjord by Premium Silent Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 730 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $52Top rated

Spend about two hours on Brim Explorer’s quiet electric boat, passing Akershus Fortress, the Opera House, Dyna Fyr, Bygdøy, islands, bathing houses, and holiday homes. Guides including Alisha, Suzi, and Frederik add friendly commentary, while floor-to-ceiling windows, an outside deck, café, and onboard bathroom make the ride comfortable in changing weather.

“Boat was changed due to “technical issues” so we were crammed on a different snd smaller boat which was worse than what we ordered. We were offered a refund or to change it to the next day however, we were unavailable the next day and we still wanted to see the fjords so we went ahead with it. The sites were gorgeous and the audio guide was good but being moved to a more crammed boat and not being offered at least some money back, would have to take two points off.”

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2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship - What the two-hour route shows you
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2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship

6.2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship

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

Cruise Oslo Fjord for two hours aboard an authentic sailing ship, passing Hovedøya, Dyna Lighthouse, the Opera House, wooded shores, and colorful island cabins. Choose from seven departure times, use the 13-language app, and warm up with blankets or a drink from the onboard bar.

“It's windy, so take a jacket. Lovely views and nice staff. The narration was nice to have to understand historical stuff”

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Oslo: Grand City Sightseeing Tour by Bus with Fjord Cruise - Holmenkollen Ski Jump and Oslo from above
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Oslo: Grand City Sightseeing Tour by Bus with Fjord Cruise

7.Grand City Sightseeing Tour by Bus with Fjord Cruise

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

Spend 7.5 hours touring Oslo by air-conditioned coach and fjord boat. Visit Holmenkollen, Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Fram Museum, and either the Folk Museum or Kon-Tiki Museum. Guides such as Elena, Rita, and Chris add clear stories, humor, and useful local context.

“Boarding a comfortable clean bus on time at a clearly signed meeting point. Driver gave clear message outlining the protocols for behaviour on bus. Guide Christopher introduced himself and outlined the program for the day. Although the full trip was 7.5 hours in duration there was great variety and plenty of rest stops. Christopher was amazingly relaxed and informative. The visits were great.”

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Oslo Combo Tour: Grand City Tour and Oslo Fjord Cruise - Holmenkollen: 30 minutes at Oslo’s ski jump
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Oslo Combo Tour: Grand City Tour and Oslo Fjord Cruise

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

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

You’ll tour Oslo with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Vigeland Park, Holmenkollen, the Fram Museum, and a seasonal second museum before a 90-minute Oslo Fjord cruise. Guides such as Elena, Luis, Chris, Christopher, and Rita have been praised for clear storytelling and good humor. Bring lunch and expect plenty of walking.

“Good way to go about Oslo on your first trek. Learned a lot about the city, thw country and it's history. Oslo is big and spread out. You can always go back to specific places to have a more intimate experience. Well organized. Did bus and boat combo.”

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Oslo: Fjord Mini Cruise by Wooden Sailing Ship - The 50-minute route, from fortress to modern Oslo
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Oslo: Fjord Mini Cruise by Wooden Sailing Ship

9.Fjord Mini Cruise by Wooden Sailing Ship

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

Board at Rådhusbrygge 3 beside Oslo City Hall for a 50-minute round trip on a traditional wooden sailing ship. Expect English announcements, an app with commentary in 13 languages, blankets, a bathroom, and a bar selling drinks and snacks as you pass the Opera House, Munch Museum, Akershus Fortress, Bygdøy, and Sørenga.

“Weather was good at 22C, and not much wind. Trip around the harbor was delightful. Sound system could be louder to hear it properly on upper deck. Crew was friendly, and the cute deck-hand was gorgeous with her long blonde hair, she is great for the job!”

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Oslo: 3-course Dinner Cruise in the Oslofjord - Seeing the Opera House From the Fjord
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Oslo: 3-course Dinner Cruise in the Oslofjord

10.3-course Dinner Cruise in the Oslofjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 312 reviews · from $146

Sail Oslofjord for 2.5 hours on a quiet electric boat while enjoying a seasonal three-course pescatarian dinner from Restaurant Einer chefs. You’ll see the Opera House, Akershus Fortress, Munch Museum, islands, and colorful waterfront homes. The boat has panoramic windows, an outdoor deck, and a licensed bar.

“It was a great way to see the city. The boat was very nice, and it gave a great platform to look at the city as the sun went down. The crew was very nice as well. This is not a tour where you have a tour guide, explaining different things, but it’s a very nice boat ride to be able to look at the city and be in the water. The food is very good and they brought it out throughout the trip. So in between different courses of the meal, you could step out on the deck and look at the scenery. It was well worth the trip…”

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Oslo Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet on a Sailing Ship - The route from Rådhusbrygge 3
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Oslo Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet on a Sailing Ship

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

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

Meet at Rådhusbrygge 3 for an evening sail around Oslofjord. You will pass the Opera House, Akershus Fortress, and small islets aboard a traditional wooden boat, then enjoy Norwegian shrimp with bread and simple salad fixings. There is no onboard commentary, so bring warm clothes and your own curiosity.

“The tour was exactly as described. The weather was perfect and the shrimp were delicious. The only downside, it was a little crowded and cramped. It would also be nice if a drink was included.”

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Oslo: Guided Oslo Highlights Tour by bus & Oslofjord cruise - Seeing Oslo from a comfortable coach
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Oslo: Guided Oslo Highlights Tour by bus & Oslofjord cruise

12.Guided Oslo Highlights Tour by bus & Oslofjord cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $110

Join an English-speaking Oslo guide such as Chris, Rita, Anita, or Randi for a coach tour to Holmenkollen and Vigeland Sculpture Park, then board an electric boat for a two-hour Oslofjord cruise. You get a broad first look at the city, though the cruise is mainly harbor and island scenery rather than dramatic mountain fjords.

“The bus tour was informative and Rita was a funny and entertaining guide filled with lots of information. Victor was a great driver and surprised us with his driving skills in the smallest of streets with really tight turns! I would definitely recommend this tour if you're only here for a short amount of time and want to see Oslo by land and water.”

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Oslo: Oslo Fjord Cruise with Live Jazz Music & Shrimp Buffet - What the traditional ship adds to the ride
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Oslo: Oslo Fjord Cruise with Live Jazz Music & Shrimp Buffet

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

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

You’ll sail from Oslo City Hall through narrow fjord channels aboard a traditional wooden ship, with live jazz, warm blankets, and a buffet of shrimp, lemon, bread, mayonnaise, and bread and butter. The three-hour route passes islands, fortresses, summer homes, and Oslo’s main waterway.

“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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Oslo City Highlights with Fjord Cruise - Holmenkollen gives you Oslo from above
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Oslo City Highlights with Fjord Cruise

14.Oslo City Highlights with Fjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Start at 10:00 with an English-speaking guide and modern coach. See Oslo’s main sights, walk through Vigeland Park, stop at Holmenkollen, then take a silent electric-boat cruise among Oslofjord’s islands. Guides such as Harold, Randi, Christian, and Christoffer have been praised for lively local stories.

“Great walking tour before boat ride.. guide was very knowledgeable.. Beautiful boat, very spacious and roomy.. food was good.. only downside was the audio needing to be on your own devices.. killed the battery”

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Oslo fjord 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Music - A Nordic meal with some uneven notes
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Oslo fjord 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Music

15.Oslo fjord 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $160

Cruise Oslofjord aboard Brim Explorer’s hybrid-electric boat for about two and a half hours. You’ll pass green islands, Dyna Fyr, the Opera House, and Aker Fortress while enjoying a locally sourced three-course dinner or buffet-style service. English operation, outside decks, panoramic windows, and live music are included in the experience description.

“Great experience and enjoyed meal. Loved the city by night on the water. Extra was seeing USS Gerald Ford”

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