The 12 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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8.Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari and Trollfjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $128

From Svolvaer, RIB-Lofoten takes you on a two-hour high-speed cruise to Trollfjord. Your guide handles the boat and explains the area’s wildlife, fishing, and people. Life vest, flotation suit, gloves, and goggles are supplied. Expect close sea eagle sightings, sharp mountain views, and a small-group ride for up to 24 people.

“Excellent guide bringing the experience to life with knowledge and humour. Safety procedures followed to the letter. Sea eagles enticed to our RIB with bait.”

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9.Northern Lights and Full Steam Cruise with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 29 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $103

Sail from Svolvær through the Lofoten islands toward Full Steam near Henningsvær. Hear fishing tales from guides such as Ragnar, taste Norwegian caviar, watch for an underwater drone, and head outside for northern lights if the sky and weather cooperate.

“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.”

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10.Small Group Luxury Cruise to Trollfjord on a 33m Classic Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $352

Join Kenneth and Sachi aboard the 33-meter classic yacht Stella Oceana for a five-hour cruise from Svolvaer through the Vestfjord and narrow passages to Trollfjord. Expect a safety briefing, local stories, wildlife watching, coffee, snacks, salmon soup, and an optional private hot tub session for up to 45 minutes.

“This was probably the best Viator experience that my wife and I have ever booked across multiple international trips! The captain and his deck hand were both extremely knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating through this 5 hour adventure to a beautiful Fjord. The sighRead more”

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11.Lofoten Islands Private Midnight Sun Yacht Cruise from Svolvær

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews

Join a private group of up to 12 aboard the S/Y Stella Oceana for a 3.5-hour evening sail from Svolvær. You’ll cruise the Vestfjord toward Skrova and Litlmolla, with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water, cookies, and an onboard restroom included. The ship is built for Arctic conditions, and the trip returns to the harbor.

“The place we sailed to, the quality of the captain and the crew, the ship was amazing and so well looked after. If ever get the opportunity to do a tour on this ship MV Stella Oceana do it”

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12.Hurtigruten Cruise into Trollfjord

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 13 reviews · from $146

Travel from Svolvær by Arctic Route bus and ferry to Stokmarknes, birthplace of Hurtigruten. Visit the new museum, explore town with the Voice of Norway app, then return aboard a Hurtigruten or Havila ship through Trollfjord. This self-guided day runs about 13 hours and includes transport, museum entry, and digital guiding.

“I don't feel that the description measured up to what was experienced and it was unclear that for almost 6 hours you would be busy in a very small town and 3 hours was the boat trip itself. Feel that the tips did not hold, for example "have a morning coffee at the newly built hotel before you go to the museum" We were rejected at the hotel because they still had breakfast seating. The boat trip was beautiful and the Havila boat we got to go on was fresh and nice.”

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