Norway · BOAT TRIPS IN STAVANGER
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 10 boat trips in Stavanger worth the money in an expensive country, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Electric fjord cruise from Stavanger to Lysefjord highlights: Vagabond’s Cave, Preikestolen, and Hengjanefossen, with warm comfort and spray.
“We were very happy with this tour. The fjord is beautiful, and the boat/yacht was very clean and comfortable.”
2.5-hour Lysefjord cruise from Stavanger with close-up views of Preikestolen and Hengjanefossen, plus legends, decks, and photo time.
“We had already hiked to Pulpit Rock the previous day. But taking the cruise was well worth it with much different views, and much less strenuous! While the option to sit inside was there, most moved freely on deck for photo ops. Beautiful scenery! Cruise was A+++ and a must.”
High-speed RIB safari from Stavanger to Lysefjord, with close views of Pulpit Rock, waterfall stops, wildlife, and nonstop fjord stories.
“It was excellent in every way!! A wonderful way to experience the Lysefjord. The RIB boat was fun and Stig , our guide, was informative, told a few stories, was engaging and friendly. It was one of our highlights on our 3 week Scandinavian trip.”
Stavanger day trip that mixes a Lysefjord cruise with a self-guided hike to Preikestolen, plus easy bus links back to town.
“Barca molto bella e comoda, Bellissimo giro sui fiordi. L'autobus di ritorno ha la stessa compagnia di quello dell'andata e bisogna chiedere informazioni sugli orari di ritorno all'autista. Nel nostro caso c'erano solo due orari, 16 o 18, noi siamo riusciti a prendere il primo. Il percorso del trekking è ben segnalato e impossibile sbagliare strada.”
Speedboat cruise from Stavanger through Lysefjord to Pulpit Rock, Vagabond’s Cave, and Whiskey Falls, with warm suits and close-up views.
“Ketjeli gave us the most amazing boat trip. He really took the time to show us all the points of interest. We loved the waterfall and the opportunity to taste the water! The scenery was awesome and it was the highlight of our trip.to Norway. Thank you.”
Speedboat RIB tour from Stavanger to Pulpit Rock, Fantahålå cave, waterfalls and goats, with dry suits and close fjord views.
“Super fun boat trip! Need to wear Heavy gear but it will save you from the freezing cold! We saw the Cave, the goats, the pulpitt rock, were able to touch the water from waterfall…. What else can we say!!! Espectacular and fun tour! We only missed some music on the boat that we had at the begging but was turned off at some point (not sure why- maybe for security reasons). Other than that will recommend this!”
Speed through the Lysefjord in a RIB, plus a stop at a 400-year-old sea boathouse in Stavanger.
“Very friendly, welcoming staff. Informative, good fun. Make sure you take a scarf or buff to cover your face. Goggles and dry suit provided.”
Speed through Lysefjord from Stavanger’s 400-year-old boathouse on a small-group RIB tour to Pulpit Rock, caves and Whisky Falls.
“Profesjonalna obsługa. Bardzo dobrze wszystko przedstawili także przewodnik się spisał. Dbają o klienta od a do z.”
Winter Lysefjord cruise and a guided Preikestolen hike to Pulpit Rock, with spikes, small-group attention, and dramatic fjord views.
“We loved every moment. Erlend was the best guide we could ask for. He got in touch with us the day before the tour so that everything was covered from our gear to our dietary preferences. The first part of the trip - the cruise - was great. There were plenty of seats, great commentaries and the food too was satisfactory. Then Erlend was kind enough to pick up our lunch and druve us to the basecamp. Erlend had all the gears needed - poles, head lamps, backup hiking shoes, hot tea and so much more. He made sure no one was left behind and stayed calm with us. As…”
Luxury small-group boat tour from Stavanger to Pulpit Rock, with Høgsfjorden views, Whiskey Falls, Gipsey Cave, and time for swimming.
“This wasn’t a big commercial tour, it was a small personal tour. Dag did a great job showing us the sights, he is very outgoing and personable. I would recommend his tour to anyone.”
Water, snow, sky and the towns in between.
