Norway · BOAT TRIPS IN LOFOTEN
The 13 best boat trips in Lofoten you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Silent hybrid-electric Trollfjord cruise from Svolvær with white-tailed eagles, warm indoor areas, and an underwater drone if conditions allow.
“I loved the tour! We were lucky with the weather, too. The views are extraordinary, and the boat is pleasant; everyone on the boat had great views. The indoor area has a bar and plenty of seating. Great for families, and they also allow dogs on board.”
Fast RIB cruise from Svolvær to Trollfjord to spot sea eagles up close, with warm gear, expert guiding, and epic mountain views.
“It was awesome!! Loved seeing all those sea eagles!! Also so much beauty!! Guide was soo informative!! I learned so much! Totally recommend this!!”
2-hour RIB sea eagle safari from Svolvær, with Trollfjord views, Viking stories, and warm gear for up-close eagles.
“We traveled all throughout Norway and this was our favorite adventure. We had assumed the boat would just take us to one site to see the sea eagles, but instead we stopped at three sea eagle nesting areas, one salmon fishery, two waterfalls, and a beautiful beach. It was amazing being up close to the birds but also the incredible mountains. We highly recommend it!”
A hands-on 4-hour cod and pollock fishing cruise from Svolvaer, with gear, local stories, seabird feeding, and take-home fish.
“This was a fantastic way to spend a day where we couldn’t hike up the mountains due to the low visibility. The guide was a professional and a nice dude”
Silent electric cruise from Svolvær to Trollfjord. See sea eagles, maybe orcas, and an underwater drone, with food and drinks onboard.
“Tour was great! Views were awesome, staff was super friendly. Highly recommend. Especially Francesca.”
RIB wildlife cruise from Svolvær into Trollfjord for a shot at sea eagles and seals, with dramatic fjord scenery.
“Great excursion with a very knowledgeable and passionate guide. He made bird noises to get the eagles to come closer to our boat. It was fantastic to see these birds in action.”
Cruise Trollfjord from Svolvær and spot sea eagles up close. English live guide, photo stops, and a practical 3-hour sea safari.
6-hour summer bus tour of Lofoten from Leknes: Skagsanden beach, Nusfjord, Reine, Å, Sakrisøya rorbuer, with English guide.
“The most memorable part was the guide. We would choose to NOT go if he was our guide again. We had a tight timeframe to be back on board the cruise ship. he did not manage things well and we became afraid we would miss the last tender. Instead of sharing with us the timing of everything, he said nothing even though a number of passengers were expressing their concerns out loud about time. All he had to do was an nonce over PA system that the tour had built in some "slippage" and we would only arrive back at the port 15 minutes late. We usually take cruise line…”
RIB safari from Svolvær to Trollfjorden, with full safety gear, close sea eagle sightings, and fjord views framed by snow mountains.
“I really enjoyed my RIB boat excursion. Hot here today @68 F so I fid not need my vest. They provided a floatation suit (which was sweat stained and needed laundering), goggles, and a life vest. Boats were crewed by experienced captains. Twin 300 HP Suzuk engines allowed a fast speed. The boats seat about 12 (2 x2). We saw many birds including many Sea Eagles and gulls but not any other wildlife I would do this again.”
3.5-hour Svolvær night cruise with stories, a stop at Full Steam in Henningsvær, and caviar, plus an aurora chance.
“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.”
90 minutes on a hybrid-electric catamaran from Svolvær, chasing white-tailed eagles through Lofoten evening light, with guides onboard.
“Pudimos ver las aguilas, barco comodo y buena tripulacion”
5-hour Tromsø midnight sun cruise on a small yacht, blankets and coffee bar onboard, wildlife spotting, with hot tub or polar plunge upgrade.
“En skøn aften-sejltur på et rigtigt søgående sejlskib med en hyggelig og inspirerende snak med kaptajnen selv.”
1.5-hour Lofoten sunset cruise from Svolvær with eagle spotting, scenic passes by Skrova and Litlmolla, and Arctic-style tapas.
“Be aware of what your booking because the trip advertises it to go to Henningsvaer plus an arctic style tapas dinner well that didn’t happen I contacted Viator and the reply back was basically the tour operator didn’t care”
Water, snow, sky and the towns in between.
