The 7 Best Fjord Cruises in Svolvær

1.Lofoten Islands Silent Trollfjord Cruise

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

From Svolvær, sail three hours toward Trollfjord on Brim Explorer’s quiet hybrid-electric catamaran. Watch for white-tailed eagles, porpoises, whales, and dramatic peaks while guides such as Tobias, Bee, Margot, Ivan, and Veronika explain local wildlife and coastal life. You can move between panoramic lounges, outdoor decks, and the onboard café.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the outing. The announcements were precise but with a good sense of humour. I appreciated the assistance to come as close as possible to the white tailed eagle. would recommend this trip to anybody who wants to enjoy a relaxing trip to a fjord.”

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2.Lofoten Fishing Boat Cruise

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

Join Go2Lofoten AS in Svolvær for a four-hour fishing cruise with local guides such as Bor, Born, or Jonas. You’ll learn basic sea fishing, try for cod, pollock, and haddock, and may take your catch home after help with cleaning and packing. Coffee, biscuits, rain gear, and life vests are included.

“Really friendly guides and staff! Very helpful when explaining and when catching the fish they were there and ready to help. Overall as expected fishing trip - high waves, very windy and cold end of May and some rain. Not everyone was able to catch some fish but that’s all down to luck anyways.”

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3.Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari Trollfjord Cruise

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

From Svolvær’s main square, you’ll gear up in a warm flotation suit, goggles, gloves, and life vest before racing by RIB toward Trollfjord. Your English- or Norwegian-speaking guide shares stories about Lofoten, fishermen, and sea eagles. Expect dramatic views, stops for photos, and a real chance to see eagles close to the boat.

“Brilliant trip: stunning scenery, great warm gear to keep you cosy. Got really close to the sea eagles.”

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4.Lofoten Island: Silent Trollfjord Cruise from Svolvær

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

Join Brim Explorer in Svolvær for a three-hour electric-ship cruise through the Lofoten Islands and Trollfjord. Guides such as Tobias, Francesca, Senja, Lucca, and Noren share local wildlife and history as you watch for white-tailed eagles, waterfalls, and possibly orcas. The boat has indoor and outdoor seating, a café, toilets, and an underwater drone, weather permitting.

“It was very nice, only the speakers microphone was not good to hear! The ship was wonderful, the sky was blue!”

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5.Trollfjorden Wildlife RIB Cruise

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

From Svolvaer, you’ll board a RIB with a Norwegian or English-speaking guide and race through Øyhellsundet toward steep-sided Trollfjorden. Expect white beaches, Skrova’s harbor, sea eagles, and perhaps seals or orcas. Warm flotation suits are provided, but bring extra layers and weatherproof gloves.

“Amazing trip, with stunning nature, mighty eagles, perfect weather and a guide with a lot of knowledge about both the sea, the Eagles and the area in general. Thanks a lot!!!”

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6.Trollfjord Sea Eagle Safari by RIB Boat

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

From Sjømannsgata 5 in Lofoten, you’ll gear up in a warm suit and safety equipment before riding a RIB through Raftsundet to Trollfjord. Guides such as Alan, Jonas, and Bård have shared local stories, Viking sites, and eagle facts. The ride is lively, scenic, and best for ages eight and up.

“Well planned and quality/pricing ratio appropriated! Our tour guide was really open to solve our questions and prepared at explaining what we visited. Outfit provided in winter season in strongly appropriated. Recommended!”

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7.Sea Eagle Safari from Svolvær to Trollfjorden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $156

Leave Svolvær with XXLofoten on a fast RIB safari to Trollfjorden. Over about two hours, you may see white-tailed sea eagles swoop for fish while your guide explains the fjord and local wildlife. Thermal suits, goggles, mittens, and life vests are provided. Guides have included Charlotte and Tobias.

“Erg leuk om te doen! Schipper was ook heel grappig. De tocht was niet te lang of te kort, precies goed. Warm aankleden!! :)”

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