Norway · BOAT TOURS IN ÅLESUND
Every trip has one free day too few. These 10 boat tours in Ålesund justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Car-free catamaran cruise from Ålesund to UNESCO Geirangerfjord, with fjord waterfall views, optional audio guide, and free time in Geiranger.
“Our guide was wonderful. Boat was fantastic for viewing”
A 5-hour Hjørundfjord cruise from Ålesund on the vintage MS Bruvik, with an hour in Øye and big Sunnmøre Alps views.
“This was a beautiful boat ride to see the Hjorundafjord and stunning scenery ending up in Oye for 30 minutes. There was no guide, but it was a quarter of the price of the ship trip, and it was 4h30 rather than 3 hours. It appears there was also an option to get the bus to Oye and board the ship for a one way journey, which I didn't see when booking online, and would have been a nice option too.”
Winter cruise from Ålesund to Geirangerfjord with Fjord Rangers, Flydalsjuvet views, Fjord Centre stops, and a scenic 327-step waterfall walk.
“very nice trip, good plan and route and delicious food😊”
Catamaran cruise in Geirangerfjord from Hellesylt, passing Seven Sisters and Bridal Veil plus cliff farms, with English commentary.
“Beautiful scenery of geiranger fjord. Make sure to wrap up warm if on open deck. Hot drinks and snacks available onboard. One thing to be aware of you don't start at the meeting point as viatour advise meeting point is Hellesylt dockside.”
Full-day Ålesund to Geiranger fjords by boat and bus, with free time in Hellesylt and Geiranger, plus waterfall water tasting.
“Trip went smoothly and everyone was very helpful. Loved the experience and appreciate the free time to roam on our own. Recommend highly.”
2.5-hour MS Bruvik cruise around Ålesund, English guide, cliffs and islands, possible seals and seabirds, plus photo-ready views.
“La excursión fue estupenda y muy puntual, te permite conocer mejor el fiordo y tienes unas vistas espectaculares, me falto un poco de guía explicativa pero por lo demás muy bien.”
Ride the MS Bruvik for a 2-hour Ålesund archipelago cruise, with Sunnmøre Alps views and a stop in Øye.
“The tour was supposed to include a stop at the town of Oye. We did indeed stop there and were told we had 10 minutes. The walk from the boat to town was at least 8 minutes one way. So in essence they lied but were able to say we technically stopped there. The excursion did involve beautiful scenery.”
6-hour Ålesund bus and boat tour: cruise Hjørundfjord to Øye, then bus to Hellesylt waterfall and Ljøen viewpoint.
“Fjords were beautiful, boat & bus trips were good. There was a lot of confusion regarding departure which was not communicated prior,. Although we downloaded the tour app an actual guide would be much better. Poor value for money compared to similar tours in other parts of Norway.”
Bus and boat tour from Ålesund to Hjørundfjord, Øye, Hellesylt, and a ferry across Storfjord, with short photo stops and audio.
“Incredible scenery in the fjords. No idea where we were meeting our driver off the ship but the friendly locals helped. Thought this tour had commentary but it never happened. No mind because the scenery will leave you stunned.”
Boat on Hjørundfjord, bus through Nordangsdalen and Geirangerfjord viewpoints, with Hellesylt and Øye stops, from Ålesund.
“The fjord was beautiful and we enjoyed stopping at the very small town. The boat ride offered no information at all. There was no speaking or information offered. The bus ride was more informative. The bus driver offered frequent information. One issue was that we were late in the season so no food places were open in the town we stopped in on the bus.”
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