8 Fjord Cruises in Ålesund Worth Booking

1.Trollstigen Sightseeing Village & Fjord Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 651 reviews · 6 hours · from $188Our pick

Travel from Ålesund with an English-speaking guide such as Christina, Kira, Anna, or Sam, depending on the departure. Expect fjord viewpoints, Valldal strawberries, Gubrandsjuvet ravine, Trollstigen’s eleven bends, Stigefossen waterfall, and the Troll Wall. The six-hour ride suits cruise passengers, but bring snacks and prepare for winding roads.

“both the tour guide a d driver were fantastic. Christina is mazing she has shared more in depth I formation and history. And the driver was supperv”

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2.Round Trip Fjord Cruise to Geirangerfjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 255 reviews · from $205

You’ll spend about nine hours aboard a modern catamaran from central Ålesund to Geiranger and back. Expect panoramic windows, outdoor decks, a snack kiosk, toilets, and an audio guide in 10 languages. You get one to three hours in Geiranger for lunch, shopping, the waterfall walk, or the World Heritage Center.

“We had a lovely day cruising down the Fjord. The 7 Sisters had an amazing waterfalls, it was spectacular! The crew was very nice and supportive. We were able to spend 3 hours in Geiranger and had a great lunch and souvenir shopped.”

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3.Hjørundfjord Fjord Cruise roundtrip from Ålesund

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

Sail roundtrip from Ålesund aboard the vintage MS Bruvik, with indoor seating, open decks, an English audio guide, and a one-hour stop in Øye. You’ll pass Trandal, Sæbø, and Urke beneath the Sunnmøre Alps. Bring food for Øye, where shops and cafés are not available.

“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.”

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4.Winter Fjord Cruise to Geirangerfjord

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

Travel from Ålesund to Geiranger on a modern catamaran, guided in English, German, and Norwegian by Fjord Rangers including Ionnes. Enjoy local food, quiet winter fjords, Flydalsjuvet viewpoint, the Norwegian Fjord Centre, and a 327-step waterfall walk. The boat accepts strollers, luggage, and bikes.

“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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5.Hjørundfjord Fjord Tour Roundtrip from Ålesund

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 20 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $118

Take a five-hour roundtrip boat ride from Ålesund into Hjørundfjord, passing Vegsund, Trandal, Sæbø, and Urke before a 30-minute stop in Øye. You will see steep mountains, old boathouses, small fjord villages, and Hotel Union Øye. This is best understood as a scenic local ferry ride, not a fully guided cruise.

“Not sure what happened here. We were told that there was an English speaking guide, air conditioned, free wifi. None of this was true. We were booked on the normal daily ferry which has a three hour route around the Fjord stopping off at various drop of points for the locals. We did not know this and like other people got off at the first stop to have a look around. As soon as we stepped off, the ferry started to leave we were lucky to get straight back on but one couple was left stranded and would have to wait until the ferry returned. All that said the views…”

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6.Fjord Tour with Lunch on MS Bruvik

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 13 reviews · 7 hours · from $156

Spend seven hours cruising Hjørundfjord from Ålesund on the classic MS Bruvik. You get English live guiding, audio commentary in 15 languages, a simple lunch, warm indoor seating, open decks, and a short independent stop in Sæbø. Expect striking mountain views, a quiet village, and a leisurely pace rather than a packed sightseeing day.

“Wycieczka była sama w sobie przyjemna, dwa pokłady na których można spędzić czas, dodatkowo miejsce na dziobie i na rufie do oglądania widoków i robienia zdjęć. Sam postój w wiosce raczej miał na celu zrobienie drobnych zakupów i rozprostowania nóg niż zwiedzania. Jeżeli chodzi o obiad to plusem jest to, że była również wersja wegetariańska, natomiast samo danie to była zupa. Podana była letnia, mało doprawiona z losowo wrzuconymi warzywami, gdyby nie dodatkowo podawane kawałki bagietki to raczej ciężko komukolwiek byłoby się najeść, a co dopiero rozgrzać po przebywaniu na zewnątrz statku. Mając na uwadze wychodzenie z statku na dziób schody nie były zbyt bezpieczne - metalowe, ślizgie i mie...”

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7.Trandal fjord tour with 3 hours stop at Trandal

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 10 reviews · from $93Best value

Travel by boat from Ålesund to Trandal through Hjørundfjord, with two hours to explore on your own. Take photos at the famous tree swing, walk around the village, or eat at Christan Gaard Bygdetun. The English-speaking crew provides transport, but no guide or meal is included.

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8.Hjørundfjord Fjord Cruise Afternoon Rountrip from Ålesund

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews

Spend 285 minutes cruising from Ålesund through Hjørundfjord aboard the 1949 MS Bruvik. Enjoy mountain views from the deck, pass Trandal, Sæbø, and Urke, then spend planned free time in Øye near Hotel Union Øye. English service, indoor seating, outdoor views, and drinks for purchase.

“The time that the boat docked on Olya was 25 minutes as opposed to one hour as advertised. That was supposed to be the highlight of the trip. Also the boat cabin smelled like fish . The crew was lovely.”

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