8 Fjord Cruises in Ålesund Worth Losing a Day To

1.Trollstigen Sightseeing Village & Fjord Tour

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

Ride from Ålesund to Trollstigen with an English-speaking guide such as Christina, Anna, Kira, or Sam, stopping at Kokarsteinen, Gubrandsjuvet, Stigefossen, Troll Wall, and local villages. Expect dramatic fjords, eleven hairpin turns, a comfortable air-conditioned bus, and a long day on winding roads.

“It was amazing beautiful sightseeing and our guide was marvelous worth the money and effort really spectacular place.”

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2.Round Trip Fjord Cruise to Geirangerfjord

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

Take a round-trip catamaran from Ålesund’s Skansekaia to Geirangerfjord. You’ll spend about three hours each way viewing Storfjorden, Sunnylvsfjorden, and the Seven Sisters, with one to three hours in Geiranger. Indoor seats, outdoor decks, a snack kiosk, toilets, and audio commentary in 10 languages make this an easy full-day outing.

“The fjords are really worth watching and this is one thing that you don't want to miss. Firstly, the boat trip was excellent. The boat started on time. It had ample (and comfotable) seats on both decks. It was not overcrowded and you could really enjoy the ride and take beautiful pictures by going to the front or back. The audio narration was alright. Geiranger is a cute little village where the boat stops and they give you ample time to hike and explore. Definitely recommend checking out the waterfalls and doing small hikes.Read more”

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3.Hjørundfjord Fjord Cruise roundtrip from Ålesund

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

Spend five hours cruising from central Ålesund into Hjørundfjord aboard the vintage MS Bruvik. You’ll pass Trandal, Sæbø, and Urke, then spend about an hour in Øye beneath the Sunnmøre Alps. English commentary is offered, though it may be limited, and snacks and drinks are sold onboard. Bring food for Øye.

“It would be nice to have a guide explaining the highlights of the ride, also there isn’t enough seating outside.”

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4.Winter Fjord Cruise to Geirangerfjord

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

Travel nine hours from Ålesund to Geirangerfjord on the white catamaran Keiser Wilhelm. Fjord Rangers, including Ionnes and a German-speaking guide, explain glaciers, farms, waterfalls, and wildlife. The trip includes local food, Flydalsjuvet viewpoint, the Norwegian Fjord Centre, and a 327-step waterfall walk.

“very nice trip, good plan and route and delicious food😊”

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5.Hjørundfjord Fjord Tour Roundtrip from Ålesund

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

You’ll take a roughly five-hour round trip from Ålesund through Hjørundfjord, passing Vegsund, Trandal, Sæbø, and Urke before a 30-minute stop in Øye. The route runs on a local-style ferry with toilets and a kiosk. Expect spectacular scenery, but limited commentary and potentially crowded indoor seating.

“A good experience venturing along a fjord and area that we would not normally have chosen were we independently travelling. Had I known the cruise was to stop at Urke I would have chosen to get off there and not Øye. It is a great way to see a quiet fjord not too far from Ålesund”

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6.Fjord Tour with Lunch on MS Bruvik

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

Spend seven hours aboard the black-and-white MS Bruvik, cruising from Ålesund into Hjørundfjord. You get live English guiding, audio commentary in 15 languages, lunch, and time to walk around Sæbø. The ship has warm indoor lounges, outdoor viewing areas, a bar, and a classic fjord-liner feel.

“Bardzo fajna wycieczka, dla kogoś kto nigdy nie oglądał fjordów z bliska. Super możliwość zobaczenia tego z innej perspektywy. Ale czas wydłużony. W połowie trasy zatrzymaliśmy się na odstawienie połowy grupy do autokaru, płynęliśmy dalej, a na powrocie zatrzymaliśmy się w tej samej wiosce do zwiedzenia. Tam nie było co zwiedzać, więc straciliśmy łącznie ok 1h. Lepiej w tym czasie byłoby popłynąć dalej albo po prostu wrócić. Lunch to jedynie zupa z dodatkami (ziemniaki, marchewka, kiełbaska, pokrojona parówka) i chlebem i bagietką. Rozgrzewające, ale w smaku nie wiem co miało przypominać. Plus taki, że donosili świeże porcje pieczywa i zupy, więc można było się najeść. Na pokładzie była też ...”

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7.Trandal fjord tour with 3 hours stop at Trandal

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

Join Cruise Service aboard MS Bruvik for a six-hour round trip from Ålesund to Trandal. Cruise Hjørundfjord for 75 minutes each way, then spend two hours exploring independently, photographing the famous tree swing, or eating at Christan Gaard Bygdetun. English is available, but no guide accompanies you in Trandal.

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8.Hjørundfjord Fjord Cruise Afternoon Rountrip from Ålesund

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews

Set out from Ålesund on the 1949 MS Bruvik for a 285-minute roundtrip through Hjørundfjord. Enjoy indoor and outdoor viewing areas, pass Trandal, Sæbø, and Urke, then spend time in Øye near historic Hotel Union Øye. English-language guidance is provided, with snacks and drinks available to buy onboard.

“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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