Mostraumen Private Cruise in Bergen by Zodiac or Lux Pontoon Boat
by Norway Fjord Travel
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.kr 10,522Overview
This private cruise in Bergen offers a five to ten hour tour of the Mostraumen fjord area on either a Zodiac or a luxury pontoon boat. The tour is led by an experienced skipper who provides commentary on the local history, culture, and natural surroundings. The boat is designed for comfort and speed, reaching about 23 knots to reduce wind chill and fatigue. Thermal flotation suits are included for safety and warmth, making the tour suitable for children aged three and older. The tour begins with a hotel or Airbnb pickup in central Bergen. After a scenic car or train transfer that avoids the rough waters near the city, guests board the boat to enter a quiet, less-visited fjord area. Highlights include passing a twin waterfall that falls directly into the sea, and navigating Veafjorden, a narrow fjord arm with steep cliffs and emerald waters, where there are no roads or crowds. Further stops include Stamnes village, where guests can see a replica Viking ship and learn about the local salmon farming heritage. The tour also visits Skipshelleren, an ancient Stone Age site with a history dating back 8,000 years. Another stop is Bolstadstraumen, a narrow fjord outlet with strong tidal currents. The cruise finishes in the village of Bolstadoyri, where guests disembark and return to Bergen by a scenic train or car ride that offers different fjord views on the way back. The final stop is Bergen Railway Station, near central hotels and the cruise port, with taxis available for onward travel. The tour is timed to ensure cruise ship passengers return before their ship departs.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Bergen
Pickup occurs in central Bergen at your hotel or Airbnb. This eliminates the need for taxis or meeting points and ensures a smooth start.
1 min
Boarding & fjord entry
Guests board a specially built Zodiac or pontoon boat designed for efficiency and minimal environmental impact. This marks the transition from land transfer to the private fjord cruise in a quiet, less-visited area.
15 min
Twin waterfall
The boat passes a twin waterfall that plunges directly from cliffs into the fjord. From the water, the sound echoes between the rock walls, creating a natural amphitheater effect.
15 min
Veafjorden
The cruise enters Veafjorden, a narrow fjord arm with towering cliffs and clear emerald water. This area has no roads or modern noise, offering a secluded fjord experience.
15 min
Stamnes village
At Stamnes village, visitors can photograph the Viking ship "Brørvikskuto," built following shipbuilding traditions that go back over 1200 years. At the same time, the village is recognized as the origin of Norwegian salmon farming, which has led to the export of farmed salmon to all parts of the world. The skipper explains how this development occurred.
15 min
Skipshelleren Stone Age site
This stop visits Skipshelleren, an archaeological site where humans lived around 8,000 years ago. The location adds historical depth to the fjord tour.
10 min
Bolstadstraumen
The boat stops at Bolstadstraumen, a narrow fjord outlet known for strong tidal currents. The water’s movement here is powerful and immediate.
5 min
Bolstadoyri
The cruise ends with a landing in Bolstadoyri, a rural village at the junction of the fjord and the Vosso River. Guests then return to Bergen by train or car, enjoying new fjord views on the way back.
10 min
Bergen
The return trip concludes at Bergen Railway Station, located centrally and close to hotels and the cruise port. Taxis are available for last-mile travel.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Mostraumen Private Cruise in Bergen by Zodiac or Lux Pontoon Boat
by Norway Fjord Travel
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.kr 10,522Overview
This private cruise in Bergen offers a five to ten hour tour of the Mostraumen fjord area on either a Zodiac or a luxury pontoon boat. The tour is led by an experienced skipper who provides commentary on the local history, culture, and natural surroundings. The boat is designed for comfort and speed, reaching about 23 knots to reduce wind chill and fatigue. Thermal flotation suits are included for safety and warmth, making the tour suitable for children aged three and older. The tour begins with a hotel or Airbnb pickup in central Bergen. After a scenic car or train transfer that avoids the rough waters near the city, guests board the boat to enter a quiet, less-visited fjord area. Highlights include passing a twin waterfall that falls directly into the sea, and navigating Veafjorden, a narrow fjord arm with steep cliffs and emerald waters, where there are no roads or crowds. Further stops include Stamnes village, where guests can see a replica Viking ship and learn about the local salmon farming heritage. The tour also visits Skipshelleren, an ancient Stone Age site with a history dating back 8,000 years. Another stop is Bolstadstraumen, a narrow fjord outlet with strong tidal currents. The cruise finishes in the village of Bolstadoyri, where guests disembark and return to Bergen by a scenic train or car ride that offers different fjord views on the way back. The final stop is Bergen Railway Station, near central hotels and the cruise port, with taxis available for onward travel. The tour is timed to ensure cruise ship passengers return before their ship departs.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Bergen
Pickup occurs in central Bergen at your hotel or Airbnb. This eliminates the need for taxis or meeting points and ensures a smooth start.
1 min
Boarding & fjord entry
Guests board a specially built Zodiac or pontoon boat designed for efficiency and minimal environmental impact. This marks the transition from land transfer to the private fjord cruise in a quiet, less-visited area.
15 min
Twin waterfall
The boat passes a twin waterfall that plunges directly from cliffs into the fjord. From the water, the sound echoes between the rock walls, creating a natural amphitheater effect.
15 min
Veafjorden
The cruise enters Veafjorden, a narrow fjord arm with towering cliffs and clear emerald water. This area has no roads or modern noise, offering a secluded fjord experience.
15 min
Stamnes village
At Stamnes village, visitors can photograph the Viking ship "Brørvikskuto," built following shipbuilding traditions that go back over 1200 years. At the same time, the village is recognized as the origin of Norwegian salmon farming, which has led to the export of farmed salmon to all parts of the world. The skipper explains how this development occurred.
15 min
Skipshelleren Stone Age site
This stop visits Skipshelleren, an archaeological site where humans lived around 8,000 years ago. The location adds historical depth to the fjord tour.
10 min
Bolstadstraumen
The boat stops at Bolstadstraumen, a narrow fjord outlet known for strong tidal currents. The water’s movement here is powerful and immediate.
5 min
Bolstadoyri
The cruise ends with a landing in Bolstadoyri, a rural village at the junction of the fjord and the Vosso River. Guests then return to Bergen by train or car, enjoying new fjord views on the way back.
10 min
Bergen
The return trip concludes at Bergen Railway Station, located centrally and close to hotels and the cruise port. Taxis are available for last-mile travel.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.