The 15 Best Fjord Cruises in Ålesund

1.Dalsnibba, Flydalsjuvet, Eagle Bend & Fjords Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,329 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $115Our pick

A 3.5-hour bus tour from Geiranger’s pier to Dalsnibba, Flydalsjuvet, Eagle Bend, and the UNESCO fjord viewpoints with live English commentary.

“The Dalsnibba overlook point was the highlight of this trip. For that alone it’s worth going. You’re at almost 1500 m on the edge of the rock face precipice looking down the valley and out the fjord. It’s exhilarating. Our Tour guide, Keira, was outstanding. She was by far the best guide and narrator we had in three weeks traveling Europe. The Tour was done on a coach bus with 40 or so passengers. This is not a mini bus trip, It was well organized and we had a great driver as well. Our group was very punctual and always returned to the coach before the requested time. That makes…”

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2.Fjord and Waterfalls Sightseeing Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 879 reviews · 75 minutes - 1.5 hours · from $69

A 75-minute Geirangerfjord boat cruise with close-up waterfalls, wildlife chances, and a phone audio guide in 12 languages.

“The trip was amazing, the boat was comfy and the view was perfect! Everything was right on time and we had good weather 😎”

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3.Geiranger Fjord Tour from Geiranger (with stop in Hellesylt)

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 349 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $84

Boat your way through Geiranger Fjord from Geiranger to Hellesylt, with a 90-minute town stop and the chance to taste waterfall water.

“Nous étions 4 à bord et l expérience etait conforme à la description !!!!”

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4.Alesund Shore Excursion: From Fjords to Trolls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 319 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

Alesund fjords-to-trolls shore day with Gudbrandsjuvet, Stigfossen, Trollstigen views, and optional lunch, run in small groups.

“Guide and Driver were great. Very knowledgeable. Had plenty of time at each stop. Lunch buffet was very nice as well.”

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5.Guided Kayak Tour in Geiranger Fjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 192 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

Paddle Geiranger Fjord on a small-group kayak tour with an English guide, aiming for Skagevika views of Gjaerdefossen near Eagle Bend.

“My husband & I joined in on the guided kayak tour recently whilst in the Geiranger area- neither of us had been kayaking since we were kids, so were a bit nervous, but our guide Stephan was fantastically patient and helpful and went the extra mile with his information all about the area and the fjord too - we managed to get all the way out to the 7 sisters waterfall and had an amazing (if tiring!) time. Highly recommend this tour to get a different perspective of this beautiful fjord from the water.”

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6.Hjørundfjord Fjord Cruise roundtrip from Ålesund

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 5 hours · from $115

Roundtrip fjord cruise from Ålesund to Hjørundfjord with a 60-minute stop in Øye on classic MS Bruvik.

“Easy pick up right at the pier. Spacious boat with lots of different viewing points up on deck and inside the cabin and lower lounge. Narration was informative but could have been a little more personalized when key points of interest popped up along the way. Very relaxing and enjoyable way to experience the fjord and the little town of Oye, all dressed up in native costumes for Constitution Day”

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7.Fjordcruise Ålesund Geirangerfjord T/R

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 164 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $266

Ride a modern catamaran from Ålesund into the UNESCO Geirangerfjord, spot the Seven Sisters and Suitor waterfalls, then enjoy 2 hours in Geiranger.

“Everything about the excursion was great. Would highly recommend! Clean boat, very nice and informative crew member and wonderful views.”

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8.Geiranger Fjord Boat Tour with Waterfall Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 98 reviews · 1 hour · from $66Best value

Geiranger Fjord boat tour from Geiranger with stops for the Seven Sisters and The Suitor waterfalls, plus Friaren water tasting.

“Schöne Tour zu den Sieben Schwestern ( aufgrund der Jahreszeit wenig Wasser), dem Freier und dem Trollgesicht.”

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9.Winter Fjord Cruise to Geirangerfjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 97 reviews · 9 hours · from $346

Winter cruise from Ålesund to UNESCO Geirangerfjord with Fjord Rangers, Flydalsjuvet views, Norsk Fjord Centre, and optional 327-step walk.

“Our guides, Ionnes and a lovely, kind woman from Germany, were knowledgeable and kind, sharing so much insight into the history and future of this unforgettable part of the world. Distinguishing highlights of this trip were some of the little things: the boat captain’s careful slowing of the craft to allow for careful observation of the Veil falls, and the delicious boxed ‘Geiranger “tapas”—thoughtfully and locally sourced tapas from the community there.”

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10.Hellesylt: Beginner-Friendly Fjord Kayaking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · 2 hours · from $125Top rated

Beginner fjord kayaking in Hellesylt, Norway. Stable kayaks, English guides, wildlife chances, and mountain and waterfall views in 2 hours.

“Peder and Vibeke were amazing guides. a fun activity that included geological and natural info and amazing scenery.”

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11.Ålesund to Geiranger Fjord Boat Tour with Return Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 53 reviews · 10h 30m · from $157

A full-day boat and bus tour from Ålesund to UNESCO Geirangerfjord, with stops in Hellesylt and Geiranger plus fjord viewpoints.

“enjoyable well coordinated tour. we went in late August so crowds were a bit less on the boat itself. the cruise through both fjords and the bus connection were all very beautiful and we also appreciated the timeliness. keep in mind that Geiranger itself is a boring tourist trap full overrun by cruise ships. what you're really paying for with this tour is the journey. the journey is well worth it and we felt like it was a great value.”

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12.Geiranger Fjord Tour from Hellesylt (with stop in Geiranger)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 4 hours · from $84

Guided fjord cruise from Hellesylt to Geiranger with a 2-hour town break, close waterfall stops, and a taste of pure waterfall water.

“Stunning views, the boat sailed at a slow pace so everyone enjoys the view.”

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13.Geiranger Fjord: Downhill Self-Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 3 hours · from $156

Coast downhill from Djupvatnet Lake through Geiranger Fjord road views, with safety talk, included bike gear, and big photo moments at Flydalsjuvet.

“It's not really mountain biking as you drive down from the pass on the main road with all the camping vans and big tour busses. So you have to be careful and stop all the time as the road is very busy during the peak season. Unfortunately there is no dedicated mountain bike trail.”

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14.All About the Fjords, in one tour by bus & boat from Ålesund

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 20 reviews · 6 hours · from $167

6-hour bus and boat fjord tour from Ålesund to Øye, Hellesylt waterfall town, Ljøen viewpoints, and Storfjord ferry.

“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.”

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15.Beginner-Friendly Fjord Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

Paddle Geirangerfjord in a stable kayak for 2 hours with an English guide. Crystal-clear views, wildlife sightings, and photo help.

“George our guide was excellent, we felt safe, his knowledge of the area was amazing, he took some spectacular photographs of us and we even got to see a couple of eagles! W fabulous back to Nature way to explore, highly rexommended.”

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