Ålesund to Geirangerfjord: UNESCO Fjord Cruise & Seven Sisters Waterfall
Six hours on the water between two fjords, waterfalls included
You board at Skutvika in central Ålesund and spend three hours cruising toward Geirangerfjord, passing the Seven Sisters and Suitor waterfalls. A 2.5-hour stop in Geiranger lets you explore the village, visit the Fjord Centre, or rent a bike to reach higher viewpoints. The return journey takes another three hours. A 12-language audio guide narrates the route, and the catamaran is wheelchair accessible throughout.
8h–9h
Step-by-step itinerary
Ålesund to Geirangerfjord cruise and visit
- Walk to Skutvika boarding gate
- Board catamaran MS Geirangerfjord
- Cruise along UNESCO Geirangerfjord
- View The Seven Sister and Suitor waterfalls
- Stop in Geiranger village for 2.5 hours
- Visit cafés, shops, and souvenir stores
- Walk waterfall walk to Norwegian Fjordsenter
- Optional bus or taxi excursion above Geiranger
- Return cruise to Ålesund
The Experience
The boat leaves from Skutvika, a flat ten-minute walk from Ålesund's city center—right beside the KIWI supermarket on Nedre Strandgate. The MS Geirangerfjord is a catamaran built specifically for this route, designed so you're not crammed below deck but actually seeing what you came for. Three hours out, three hours back, and in between, a 2.5-hour stop in the village of Geiranger itself. That's the shape of the day.
What makes this different from a standard fjord cruise is the audio guide—twelve languages, and it's free. You get stories about the farms clinging to the fjord walls, the ones you can only reach by boat, the ones that have been there for generations. The Seven Sisters waterfall is the obvious moment everyone's waiting for, and it lands somewhere in the middle of the Geirangerfjord stretch. The Suitor waterfall comes after. Both are there on clear days; weather is weather. The catamaran's designed to let you move around and find your angle instead of being locked in a seat, which matters when you're trying to photograph something that tall.
In Geiranger, you've got real time to do something. Rent an e-bike or e-car if you want to hit Eaglebend or Flydalsjuvet—the viewpoints everyone talks about. Or walk the waterfall trail up to the Norwegian Fjord Centre, which is a proper museum, not a gift shop. There are cafés and restaurants in the village if you just want to sit and eat. The stop is long enough that you're not rushing, but short enough that you're not stuck waiting for the return boat.
The boat has a kiosk with hot and cold drinks and snacks if you don't want to leave the deck. Restrooms are on board. If you're staying in an Ålesund hotel, most of them are close enough to walk to the departure point, and the airport shuttle bus station is nearby too. The cruise port is also within reach. You don't need a car for this one.
What’s included
Round-trip catamaran journey from Ålesund to Geirangerfjord with views of the Seven Sisters and Suitor waterfalls, 2.5-hour stop in Geiranger village, 12-language audio guide covering fjord history and local farms, onboard restroom facilities, and access to a kiosk serving hot and cold drinks and snacks. Wheelchair-accessible throughout.
Operated by Ålesund/Geiranger Fjordservice AS
Is this one for you?A good fit if you're based in Ålesund without a car and want to see Geirangerfjord and its waterfalls in one day—the boat departs within walking distance of most city hotels, and the 2.5-hour stop in Geiranger gives you real time to explore the village or visit viewpoints instead of just passing through.
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Top questions
How long is the total boat time?
Six hours round-trip: three hours each way between Ålesund and Geiranger, plus 2.5 hours docked in the village.
Where do I board?
Skutvika, Nedre Strandgate 53, Ålesund. It's a ten-minute flat walk from the city center, next to the KIWI supermarket.
What waterfalls will I see?
The Seven Sisters and the Suitor waterfall, both in the UNESCO Geirangerfjord. Visibility depends on weather.
Is there time to eat in Geiranger?
Yes. The 2.5-hour stop gives you time to visit cafés, restaurants, or the Norwegian Fjord Centre, or to rent a bike and visit nearby viewpoints.
Is the boat wheelchair accessible?
Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and restrooms are on board.
What's included in the ticket?
The boat journey, the 12-language audio guide, and access to onboard restrooms. Drinks, snacks, and meals are available for purchase at the kiosk or in Geiranger.
Can I bring my dog?
Only assistance dogs are allowed on the boat.
Do I need to book activities in Geiranger in advance?
E-bike and e-car rentals are available in the village, but booking ahead is recommended if you want to guarantee availability.
Ålesund to Geirangerfjord: UNESCO Fjord Cruise & Seven Sisters Waterfall
8h–9h · EN · CS +10
from US$ 269 per person
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