Oslo fjord cruises: four boat tours compared

  • 4cruises compared
  • €29.06lowest price
  • 50 min to 3 htime on the water
  • 4boarding points

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Fjord Sightseeing Cruise

2 h · from €41.70 · 8.1/10 (438)

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Updated 2 November 2026

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Four Oslo fjord cruises on Civitatis leave from the pier at City Hall square and have an English-language listing. The Fjord Sightseeing Cruise is the most booked, with 438 reviews and an 8.1, from €41.70. The summer prawn cruise has the best score, 8.6 from 96 reviews. Prices and scores are those on the listings on 2 November 2026.

The cruises run from 50 minutes to 3 hours. Only the summer cruise includes food.

Boat trips in Oslo compared by type, duration, boat, food, price and rating
CruiseDurationOpen or coveredFoodPriceRating
Fjord Sightseeing CruiseSightseeingOur pick 2 h Not stated No food from €41.70 8.1/10 (438)
Oslo Fjord Electric Boat RideSightseeing 2 h Covered with open deck No food from €48.41 7.9/10 (100)
Summer Cruise on the Oslo FjordEvening cruise 3 h Not stated Drinks or snacks from €71.35 8.6/10 (96)
Oslo Fjord Wooden Boat CruiseSightseeing 50 min Not stated No food from €29.06 8.1/10 (21)

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Sightseeing · DayOur pick

Fjord Sightseeing Cruise

A 2 hour cruise from the City Hall pier past the Opera House, Akershus Fortress, the Bygdøy peninsula and the Dyna Lighthouse, from €41.70.

from €41.70

8.1/10 from 438 reviews on Civitatis

  • 2 h
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • Pier 3, Rådhusbrygge
  • Free cancellation up to 72 h before
  • Wheelchair accessible

Who it suitsFirst-timers who want the standard fjord cruise with the most reviews, 438, and an 8.1 score, from €41.70. The listing is wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want food on board: it is not included. In winter the route changes and you can get off at Bygdøy for the museums, with entry sold separately.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Pier 3, Rådhusbrygge. Swap your voucher for the boat ticket at the Båtservice Sightseeing kiosk at 3 Rådhusbrygge, then be at Pier 3 of the Ferry Terminal, on City Hall square, at least 10 minutes before departure. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
The listing describes a traditional Norwegian boat. It does not give details of the decks.
Commentary
Audio guide in English through the free Oslo Fjord Guide app: bring your phone and internet access to download it.
Included
  • Boat trip around the Oslo Fjord
  • Audio guide in English
Not included
  • Food and drinks on board
  • Admission tickets to the Bygdøy museums
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the activity. Cancellations after that, or a no-show, are not refunded.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 2 November 2026.

Sightseeing · Day

Oslo Fjord Electric Boat Ride

A 2 hour ride on a zero-emission electric boat with panoramic windows and an outdoor deck, past Akershus Fortress, the Opera House and the Munch Museum, from €48.41.

from €48.41

7.9/10 from 100 reviews on Civitatis

  • 2 h
  • Covered with open deck
  • No food
  • Pier 4, Rådhusbrygge
  • Wheelchair accessible

Who it suitsPeople who want a quieter boat and views through large windows. The route goes around Hovedøya and past Bygdøy, with a short stop where you can get off for the museums. It has a 7.9 from 100 reviews.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want the lowest price: it is the second most expensive. If you get off at Bygdøy you must arrange your own way back to Oslo.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Pier 4, Rådhusbrygge. Head to the Oslo Sightseeing Fjord Tour pier E, at Rådhusbrygge 4, 10 minutes before the start. The listing includes a map link and photos of the meeting point. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
A zero-emission electric boat with large panoramic windows and an expansive outdoor deck.
Commentary
English audio guide; the listing recommends downloading it on your phone before the tour.
Included
  • Boat ride
  • English audio guide
Not included
  • The listing does not list exclusions.
Cancellation
The listing says that if you cancel after booking you are refunded 100%, and that a no-show is not refunded. It gives no cut-off time.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 2 November 2026.

Evening cruise · Night

Summer Cruise on the Oslo Fjord

A 3 hour summer evening cruise on a traditional wooden Norwegian boat with a buffet of fresh prawns, from €71.35.

from €71.35

8.6/10 from 96 reviews on Civitatis

  • 3 h
  • Not stated
  • Drinks or snacks
  • Pier 3, Rådhusplassen
  • Free cancellation up to 72 h before

Who it suitsPeople who want an evening on the fjord with food: a prawn buffet with bread, butter, lemon and mayonnaise. It has an 8.6 from 96 reviews.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want commentary: the listing mentions none. It is also not wheelchair accessible and it costs about €30 more than the standard cruise.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Pier 3, Rådhusplassen. Be at Pier 3 of the Ferry Terminal (Rådhusbrygge), on City Hall square, at least 15 minutes before departure. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
A traditional wooden Norwegian boat with an onboard bar selling water, soft drinks, beer and coffee.
Commentary
The listing does not mention a guide or an audio guide.
Included
  • Boat cruise on the fjord of Oslo
  • Buffet of Norwegian prawns
Not included
  • Drinks on board
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the activity. Cancellations after that, or a no-show, are not refunded.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 2 November 2026.

Sightseeing · Day

Oslo Fjord Wooden Boat Cruise

A 50 minute cruise on a traditional wooden boat past Oslo's port, the hills and Akershus Fortress, with an English audio guide, from €29.06.

from €29.06

8.1/10 from 21 reviews on Civitatis

  • 50 min
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • Rådhusbrygge 3
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsPeople short on time or on budget: 50 minutes, from €29.06, with an 8.1.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want Bygdøy and the Dyna Lighthouse: the listing does not mention them. It has only 21 reviews.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Rådhusbrygge 3. Meet at Rådhusbrygge 3, 0160 Oslo, at least 15 minutes before departure. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
A traditional wooden vessel; the listing gives no more detail.
Commentary
Audio guide in English: search for Oslo Fjord Guide in the App Store or Google Play and bring your own headphones.
Included
  • Wooden boat cruise
  • Audio guide in English
Not included
  • The listing does not list exclusions.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Cancellations after that, or a no-show, are not refunded.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 2 November 2026.

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Questions about boat trips in Oslo

What is the best Oslo fjord cruise?

By reviews, the Fjord Sightseeing Cruise: 438 reviews, an 8.1, from €41.70. By score, the summer cruise with prawns: 8.6 from 96 reviews, from €71.35.

How much does an Oslo fjord cruise cost?

From €29.06 for the 50 minute wooden boat, €41.70 for the standard cruise, €48.41 for the electric boat and €71.35 for the summer cruise. Prices from the listings on 2 November 2026.

Where do the cruises leave from?

From the Rådhusbrygge piers, at City Hall square: pier 3 for the standard, summer and wooden boat cruises and pier 4 for the electric boat.

Can I cancel for free?

The standard and summer cruises up to 3 days before and the wooden boat up to 24 hours before. The electric boat listing says a cancellation is refunded in full and gives no cut-off. A no-show is not refunded.

Are the Oslo cruises wheelchair accessible?

The standard cruise and the electric boat listings say they are wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets. The summer cruise is listed as not accessible and the wooden boat listing gives no information.

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