Norway · SAILING
Good sailing trips fill up weeks ahead in season; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Oslo Fjord sightseeing cruise on a heated sailing ship. Pass the Opera House and Munch Museum, plus optional Bygdøy museum time.
“Very calming and very unique experience on the sailing boat. Kirsten (hopefully I’m writing it right 😅), was our guide, very helpful and friendly!”
Tromsø’s Aurora Dinner Cruise pairs a quiet hybrid-electric catamaran with a warm 3-course Nordic seafood dinner and a shot at the Northern Lights.
“We loved the sustainability emphasis while on our Aurora dinner cruise! The hybrid-electric catamaran was so nice and quiet. Our meal was awesome and thoughtfully prepared. Our guides on the boat taught us interesting facts throughout the night, and our captain made sure we had a perfect opportunity to step outside to see an INCREDIBLE dancing northern lights show when the clouds cleared! We’ll never forget this experience and loved how convenient it was to embark and return! Thank you!!”
2-hour Oslo Fjord cruise from City Hall, on a traditional sailing ship with blankets, an English audio guide, and museum ferry value.
“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!”
50-minute Oslo Fjord mini cruise on a traditional wooden sailing ship. See Opera House and Akershus, with an app in 13 languages.
“The cruise around the fjord was very nice. There was a narration onboard of the places we passed by. The ship even had drinks and snacks you could purchase. We really enjoyed the 2hr cruise and would recommend it.”
Sail the Oslofjord at dusk on a wooden ship, pass major landmarks, and eat a Norwegian shrimp buffet on deck and below.
“Wonderful cruise. It says it’s a shrimp snack but it’s dinner. Plenty of shrimp bread salad butter and aoli. Met lots a great people. Locals also doing the same.”
Luxury 3-hour catamaran cruise from Tromsø through fjords and islands, with thermal suits, fishing gear, and classic fish soup.
“A Memorable Cruise in Tromsø Boat trip around Tromsø was absolutely spectacular! The highlight of our onboard dining experience was undoubtedly the fish soup, which thanks to my captain, Per! Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning traveler to Tromsø, this boat trip is an essential experience that showcases the beauty of Norway's northern coastline. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Tromsø!”
Luxury hot tub northern lights cruise from Tromsø on a small yacht, with reindeer soup, warm drinks, and a guided aurora search.
“This was our favorite trip of the vacation. The owners were amazing. The soup was so yummy! The hot tub was relaxing. It was such a unique, fun and unforgettable experience!”
Luxury catamaran fjord cruise in Tromsø with warm suits, coffee snacks, Wi-Fi, and WW2 stories, plus possible wildlife stops.
“Such an amazing experience! The captain was very knowledgeable and shared history. He pointed out a whale on our journey as well. Really recommend this fjord cruise for those who don’t want to do a full day. The scenery was incredibly beautiful. Would totally do it again!”
Hunt Arctic whales from Andenes on a wildlife-friendly catamaran, led by marine experts, with warm soup onboard and a Whale Pass rebooking option.
“Le seul bémol est la barrière de la langue le guide parle tres vite et notre niveau d'anglais est trop faible pour suivre.”
Private Arctic Queen cruise from Tromsø, timed for low tide, with warm suites, snacks and lunch, plus classic WWII-era views near Tirpitz.
“It was a great boat ride with some outstanding views of the fjords. The fish soup was truly outstanding that the Captain made, and the conversation with the Captain on his experiences were very memorable ... I highly recommend this trip.”
Luxury sailing yacht in Tromsø to Balsfjorden for seals, warm comfort, and reindeer soup, with optional hot tub and polar plunge.
“A good trip over Tromso Fjord. The boat is very nice and the captain a great person. we also did the fjord tour by bus, and this is definitely different. would it be difficult to decide which one between the two. consider that, on the boat, to see the surroundings you have to go out and it is COLD and WINDY, so dress appropriately. The lunch was excellent”
Small-group catamaran chase for the Northern Lights in Tromsø, with warm suits, snacks, coffee, and onboard Wi-Fi for quick aurora photos.
“Nonostante fosse nuvoloso il capitano ci ha portato in mezzo al mare dove il cielo era limpido e abbiamo potuto vedere l’aurora contro ogni aspettativa! Abiti caldi e caffè disponibili! Consigliato!”
Luxury Northern Lights catamaran from Tromsø with thermal suits, hot drinks, snacks, and fish soup, plus time on deck for the aurora.
“Fantastische schipper Piere, ontzettend vriendelijk en werkte hard om je een goede ervaring te geven. Nadat we op de heenweg veel bewolking hadden en niets konden zien, hebben we op de terugweg nog een poging gewaagd op het dek en kregen we een ontzettend mooie Noorderlicht show te zien.”
3-hour Tromsø fjord cruise on Arctic Queen with thermal suits, warm Norwegian fish soup, and calm Arctic views of Håkøya and Eidkjosen.
“I can't see anything because of the polar night. Plus, it's really cold on the boat. I think it said "I'm a Luxury Yacht," but when I actually got there it was just an ordinary cruiser. I think it's a waste to pay for something like this.”
Oslofjord dinner cruise from Akerhusstranda 11: sailing views, fjord-style seafood buffet, blankets when chilly. English, 3 hours.
“The ship although is not a sailing ship she had some history attached. Captain was friendly ,food was plentiful. The scenery was pretty. The weather was super. All in all a pleasant trip”
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