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The 15 Best Lofoten Tours & Boat Trips

79 tours  ·  from $54

Almost everything worth doing in Lofoten leaves from a harbour. These 15 cover the silent run into Trollfjord, the sea-eagle safaris, the photo runs and the kayak mornings, with prices and the swell conditions that cancel them.

From Svolvær: Lofoten Islands Silent Trollfjord Cruise - Meeting in Svolvær and settling aboard
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From Svolvær: Lofoten Islands Silent Trollfjord Cruise

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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From Svolvaer: Lofoten Fishing Boat Cruise - The first lesson: gear, safety, and technique
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From Svolvaer: Lofoten Fishing Boat Cruise

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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From Svolvær: Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari Trollfjord Cruise - The first run across Lofoten’s coastal waters
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From Svolvær: Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari Trollfjord Cruise

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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Lofoten Island: Silent Trollfjord Cruise from Svolvær - The first hour through the Lofoten Islands
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Lofoten Island: Silent Trollfjord Cruise from Svolvær

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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From Svolvaer: Trollfjorden Wildlife RIB Cruise - Leaving Svolvaer under the arch
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From Svolvaer: Trollfjorden Wildlife RIB Cruise

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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Eggum: Lofoten Islands Midnight Sun Kayak Tour - Meeting the guides and getting onto the water
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Eggum: Lofoten Islands Midnight Sun Kayak Tour

6.Eggum: Lofoten Islands Midnight Sun Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 322 reviews · 3 hours · from $99

Meet at Eggum’s small fishing harbor and paddle a double kayak between low islands on the open sea. Guides such as Lucio, Israel, and Santi help beginners feel at ease, point out seabirds and sea eagles, and serve tea, hot chocolate, and snacks during an island stop.

“Nice afternoon! Our guide Lucio was professional and talkative, thanks! We got a lot of photos as well. We recommend.”

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Lofoten: Trollfjord Sea Eagle Safari by RIB Boat - Starting in Sjømannsgata 5
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Lofoten: Trollfjord Sea Eagle Safari by RIB Boat

7.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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Lofoten: Reine, Hamnøy, and Skariskøya Photo Tour - Leaving Svolvær for the E10
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Lofoten: Reine, Hamnøy, and Skariskøya Photo Tour

8.Reine, Hamnøy, and Skariskøya Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 249 reviews · from $161

From Svolvær or Kabelvåg, join a seven-person photo tour through western Lofoten. Guides such as Odd-Petter and Erik share local stories, point out strong photo angles, and stop at Reine, Hamnøy, Skariskøya, beaches, and scenic E10 viewpoints. Lunch at Anita Seafood costs extra.

“Excellent trip. Very helpful driver/guide who spoke good English and had interesting information on each area, history, views… Stunning views. Plenty of opportunities to take photos. Great food and views at Anita’s seafood cafe.”

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Svolvær: Ultimate Aurora Hunt - What the four-hour evening usually feels like
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Svolvær: Ultimate Aurora Hunt

9.Ultimate Aurora Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 238 reviews · 4 hours · from $173

Set out from Svolvær with aurora experts such as Dave, Christian, or Magdalena, chasing clear skies across Lofoten for up to four hours. Learn the science and legends of the lights, get night-photography advice, warm up with hot drinks, and receive digital photos of yourself beneath the aurora.

“Loved the tour, saw amazing Northern lights, as well as some moose on the way over there, it was amazing! The tour guide was really knowledgeable and got plenty of pictures of us as well with a beautiful Northern lights backdrop!”

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Lofoten: Traditional Fishing Trip - Why the small group matters
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Lofoten: Traditional Fishing Trip

10.Traditional Fishing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 167 reviews · 4 hours · from $146

Spend four hours aboard the traditional MS Symra, using a line wheel at one of 10 shared fishing stations. Your English or Norwegian-speaking crew explains the gear, local fishing life, and fish filleting. Bring warm layers, and take your catch home if you wish.

“The fishing experience itself was okay. The only type of fish we caught on the entire trip was pollock.”

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Svolvær: Lofoten Scenic Sightseeing Tour: Half day tour - Kabelvåg brings Lofoten’s past into view
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Svolvær: Lofoten Scenic Sightseeing Tour: Half day tour

11.Lofoten Scenic Sightseeing Tour: Half day tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 160 reviews · 6 hours · from $152

Join guide Lukas for a six-hour small-group drive from Svolvær to Kabelvåg, Gimsøya, Haukland Beach, Unstad, and Henningsvær. You get hotel pickup, local stories in English or Polish, drinks, snacks, and a picnic near Unstad, with no more than eight people in the vehicle.

“we have a great journey with stunning views and our awesome guides”

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Midnight Sun Kayak - Northern Explorer - What the three-hour outing feels like
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Midnight Sun Kayak – Northern Explorer

12.Midnight Sun Kayak – Northern Explorer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $104

Meet Northern Explorer at Eggum Harbour at 10 p.m. for a three-hour double-kayak trip along the coast and nearby islands. Guides such as Lucio, Israel, Santiago, and Santi provide safety help, local stories, photos, tea, and snacks. No previous kayaking experience is needed.

“We were blessed with the absolute best conditions for this trip. Our wonderful guide, Israel, took great pictures of our group kayaking and shared them with us once we beached. A truly fabulous experience! We also had a great hamburger and fish & chips at the little Eggum takeaway container at the end of the road, by the WWII radar ruins.”

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Sea Eagle Safari from Svolvær to Trollfjorden - What the thermal gear really does
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Sea Eagle Safari from Svolvær to Trollfjorden

13.Sea Eagle Safari from Svolvær to Trollfjorden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $156

From Svolvær, join XXLofoten for a two-hour RIB ride toward Trollfjorden and the sea eagle feeding grounds. Guides such as Charlotte and Tobias share local stories while you watch eagles, gulls, and perhaps a whale. Thermal suits, goggles, mittens, and life vests are provided.

“That they get their money's worth, now we had very nice weather with an almost slippery sea. The Captain Tobias was great.Auto-translated”

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From Svolvær: Guided Northern Lights Tour by Van - Chasing clear skies around Vågan
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From Svolvær: Guided Northern Lights Tour by Van

14.Guided Northern Lights Tour by Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 115 reviews · 4 hours · from $195

Meet your guide at Svolvær Tourist Information and spend four hours chasing the aurora around Vågan in a climate-controlled van. Guides such as Jann combine local stories, aurora science, patient sky-watching, and practical photo help. Bring warm clothes, a camera, and a tripod.

“The guides are super professional. They know where to find the perfect spot to see the Northern lights. Life memorable experience!”

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Svolvær: Snowshoe Nature Explorer - Learning snowshoes before the trail
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Svolvær: Snowshoe Nature Explorer

15.Snowshoe Nature Explorer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 113 reviews · 3 hours · from $146

Meet XXLofoten at Svolvær harbour, collect snowshoes and poles, then ride by minibus to snowy wilderness near town. An English or Norwegian-speaking guide leads an easy-paced 3-hour outing with Lofoten stories, photo stops, and hot drinks overlooking the mountains.

“Thanks to our guide, Jonathan, for making this journey wonderful and for the easy, engaging conversations during the tour. It was full of meaningful information and definitely worth the price!”

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