Boat Tours in Lofoten: 14 That Earn the Trip North

1.Lofoten Islands Silent Trollfjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,979 reviews · 3 hours · from $140Our pick

From Svolvær, Brim Explorer takes you by hybrid-electric catamaran through Høla, Oddvaer, and Reknesbukta to Trollfjord. Expect warm lounges, open decks, live English guiding, possible underwater-drone viewing, and good chances of seeing white-tailed eagles. Guides such as Tobias, Bee, Margot, and Ivan have led recent departures.

“Erik and Dilota(?) were excellent and went above and beyond to make our trip enjoyable and helpful to make sure we made it to our flight on time!”

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2.Lofoten Fishing Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 621 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

From Svolvaer, join Go2Lofoten AS for a four-hour fishing cruise with guides including Bård and Jonas. You get rods, rain gear, and safety equipment, then fish for cod, pollock, haddock, and other local species. The crew explains coastal life, helps with catches, and may show you how to clean and pack your fish.

“Very exciting experience and will never forget about this time. We were soo lucky that we have finished 7.4kg Atlantic Cod, and it was sooooo delicious🥹I would like to give 10/10 to this activity and if I get a chance to back here I will try this activity again 🫶”

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3.Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari Trollfjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 591 reviews · from $107

Join RIB Lofoten in Svolvær for a two-hour high-speed boat trip to Trollfjord. Guides such as Rafael and Hilde provide warm flotation gear, explain local history and sea eagles, and pause for photographs. Expect close eagle sightings, sharp mountain views, and a lively ride that can get rough in poor weather.

“We really enjoyed the safari. Recommended for anyone who’d like an out of this world experience. Thank you for the organizers!!”

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4.Silent Trollfjord Cruise from Svolvær

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 389 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $144Top rated

Set out from Torget in Svolvær aboard Brim Explorer’s quiet electric ship for a three-hour cruise through the Lofoten Islands and Trollfjord. Guides such as Tobias, Francesca, Senja, Lucca, and Noren explain local wildlife and scenery. Expect multi-level viewing areas, possible sea eagles, an underwater drone when conditions allow, and drinks or Norwegian food for purchase.

“Great trip, good boat, friendly crew and informative commentary. The boat was clean, spacious, has toilets and there was a cafe/bar with drinks and snacks. The trip was great, amazing scenery, saw lots of eagles and small birds - guillamots. Blessed with good weather too!”

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5.Trollfjorden Wildlife RIB Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 355 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

Leave central Svolvaer with a Norwegian or English-speaking guide and race through Øyhellsundet toward steep-sided Trollfjord. A floatation suit, gloves, goggles, and boots help with the cold. Expect mountain views, white-tailed eagles, possible seals, historic sites, and a stop near Skrova.

“An amazing experience!!! So beautiful! Great guide! We must have seen at least 20 eagles”

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6.Whale Watching by Speedboat with Puffins and Muffins

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 326 reviews · 3h 30m · from $199

Join a maximum of 12 people on a 3.5-hour RIB trip from Bleik Marina, a 10-minute drive from Andenes. Guides including Christina, Norbert, Bekka, and Katie share wildlife facts while you search Bleik Canyon for sperm whales, orcas, pilot whales, puffins, eagles, seals, and more. Warm suits, photos, and tea, coffee, and muffins are included.

“Highly recommended!!! Wonderful guide and skipper!!!we saw 2 wailles and it was amazing. Thank you for the once in a lifetime experience!”

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7.Trollfjord Sea Eagle Safari by RIB Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 308 reviews · from $97Best value

From Sjømannsgata 5 in Svolvær, you’ll ride a fast RIB through Raftsundet to Trollfjord with an English or Norwegian guide. Warm suits, gloves, hats, balaclavas, helmets, and wind goggles are provided. Expect sea eagles close to the boat, sharp mountain views, Viking stories, and a lively ride across open water.

“Pros: the guide’s (Jonas) experience, the scenery, the equipment provided before leaving, the eagle’s sightings”

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8.Special Summer Cruise Bus Tour of Lofoten

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $156

From Gravdal cruise port, you’ll ride through Lofoten’s sharp mountain scenery to Skagsanden Beach, Nusfjord, Hamnøy, Reine, Å, and Sakrisøya. Guides such as Laura and Simon add local history and Arctic culture. Expect a mostly scenic day with short walks, photo stops, and a group of up to 45.

“The highlights of the tour included stops at various scenic locations. Although the weather was a challenge the tour guide did a great job informing us about the islands. Beautiful scenery.”

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9.Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari and Trollfjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $128

From Svolvaer, you’ll ride a rigid inflatable boat to Trollfjord with an experienced captain, warm flotation suit, goggles, gloves, and life vest provided. The two-hour trip pairs fast coastal runs with close views of sea eagles, chalky beaches, snow-capped peaks, and local stories about the fishery, people, and environment.

“The boat ride was fun, and the coastline was beautiful. The eagles are very cool to see as well. We had a great time. We sat at the front of the boat so it was little windy but the view was the best!”

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10.Northern Lights and Full Steam Cruise with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 29 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $103

Sail from Svolvær through the Lofoten islands to Full Steam near Henningsvær. Your English-speaking guide shares fishing stories, an underwater drone may show life below the boat, and you taste Norwegian caviar in a 200-year-old cod warehouse. The Northern Lights are possible, never promised.

“Ottima esperienza. Il racconto di Ragnar ti permette di immergerti per un istante nella vita dei pescatori del luogo. Ottima la degustazione e molto professionale l’equipaggio. L’aurora purtroppo si è fatta desiderare nonostante il cielo stellato, ma ne vale comunque la pena.”

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11.Small Group Luxury Cruise to Trollfjord on a 33m Classic Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $352

Join Kenneth, Sachi, and the World Sea Explorers crew aboard the 33-meter Stella Oceana for a five-hour cruise from Svolvær to Trollfjord. You’ll cross Vestfjord, pass through narrow waterways, hear local stories, enjoy salmon soup with coffee and tea, and possibly add up to 45 minutes in a private hot tub.

“A wonderful experience onboard this beautiful ship! I, and my family, highly recommend it, the crew is very lovely and professional! 10 out of 10 pts👍❤️”

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12.Special Summer Cruise Guided Tour of Lofoten

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews

Join an English-speaking local guide for a six-hour shared tour of Lofoten, with pickup at Gravdal or Svolvær pier. Depending on your port, you may visit Ramberg Beach, Flakstad Church, Reine, Å, Haukland Beach, Gimsøy, or Henningsvær. Expect scenic stops, private transport, and a group of up to 45 people.

“It was a nice bus trip in the end, but because of the somewhat confusing translation you used, we were under the impression that it was a boat trip. You refer to it as a "Rondvaart" (boat trip) instead of a "Rondrit" (tour). However, the excursion was well organized, with a good guide and enough stops to see all the sights.”

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13.Lofoten Islands Private Midnight Sun Yacht Cruise from Svolvær

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews

Join a private 3.5-hour cruise from Svolvær aboard the ice-class S/Y Stella Oceana. You’ll sail the Vestfjord at 5:30 pm, passing Skrova and Litlmolla when conditions and the captain’s route allow. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water, cookies, and a restroom are included.

“The place we sailed to, the quality of the captain and the crew, the ship was amazing and so well looked after. If ever get the opportunity to do a tour on this ship MV Stella Oceana do it”

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14.Hurtigruten Cruise into Trollfjord

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 13 reviews · from $146

You travel from Svolvær by Arctic Route bus and ferry to Stokmarknes, birthplace of Hurtigruten. Visit the new museum, explore town with the Voice of Norway app, then sail back aboard a Hurtigruten or Havila ship through Trollfjord. This self-guided day runs about 13 hours and includes English digital guidance.

“I don't feel that the description measured up to what was experienced and it was unclear that for almost 6 hours you would be busy in a very small town and 3 hours was the boat trip itself. Feel that the tips did not hold, for example "have a morning coffee at the newly built hotel before you go to the museum" We were rejected at the hotel because they still had breakfast seating. The boat trip was beautiful and the Havila boat we got to go on was fresh and nice.”

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