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Oslofjord guides

Everything to sort out before you get on a boat in Oslo: whether a cruise is worth it, which one to pick, when the public ferry is enough, the best month to go and how far the famous fjords really are.

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Tours

Choose your cruise

The three cruises most people choose between. Every tour has its own page with the pier, the commentary and what guests say.

Two Hours on a Wooden Sailing Ship Classic sailing ship ★ 4.52 hoursFree cancellation

Two Hours on a Wooden Sailing Ship
Wooden shipBygdøy ferryAll year

The old-school way onto the fjord: a wooden sailing ship from City Hall, blankets and a heated deck. The ticket also covers the Bygdøy museum ferry the same day.

What's included
  • Two-hour round trip from City Hall Pier 3
  • English commentary plus an app in 13 languages
  • Heated main deck, blankets, toilet and bar
  • Free Bygdøy ferry ticket the same day
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
Trip length2 hours Reserve
Scenic Oslofjord Cruise from the Opera House From the Opera House ★ 4.51.5 hoursFree cancellation

Scenic Oslofjord Cruise from the Opera House
Electric boatAudio appStep-free deck

A quiet electric catamaran from the Opera House out among the inner islands and back. Commentary comes through a free app in seven languages, so bring headphones.

What's included
  • 90-minute round trip from Langkaia
  • Audio commentary in the Voice of Norway app
  • Panoramic lounge and an open, step-free deck
  • Wi-Fi; food and drinks for sale
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
Trip length1.5 hours Reserve

Plan your date before you go

Ninety quiet minutes on an electric catamaran from the Opera House, with commentary in your language. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Check dates for the electric cruise from the Opera House