Beiarfjorden & Saltstraumen cruise from Bodø with guide

The world's strongest tidal current sits on the way back if time allows.

A winter fjord cruise from Bodø through Beiarfjorden aboard a modern hybrid-electric ship with a live English guide, lasting three to four hours. The route passes under a bridge into the narrow fjord known for fishing and geological formations, and may include Saltstraumen, the world's strongest tidal current, on the return. Outdoor deck areas and an indoor saloon with large panoramic windows let you watch from warmth or fresh air. Tap water and WiFi are included, and the ship is wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Beiarfjord and Saltstraumen Cruise

• Depart Bodø heading south
• Pass east of Sandhornøya island
• Pass under the bridge into Beiarfjorden
• Navigate narrow passage to fjord end
• Optional pass by Saltfjorden and Saltstraumen

The experience

The cruise departs Bodø heading south toward Beiarfjorden, passing between Sandhornøya island and the mainland before navigating under a bridge into the fjord itself. Beiarfjorden is known for its leisure fishing grounds and unusual geological formations carved into the rock. In winter, parts of the fjord can freeze over, which changes what you see depending on the season and the year. Your guide shares the history, wildlife and geology of the fjords as you move through them.

You spend the journey between two spaces: an outdoor deck if you want the open air and the full force of the wind, or an indoor saloon lined with large panoramic windows where you can watch the same scenery from a heated cabin. The ship itself is a hybrid-electric vessel, which means the engine runs quieter than a conventional boat, so the only sound is often the water and the guide's voice. Restrooms are on board, and tap water and WiFi are available throughout.

On the return to Bodø, if time allows, the route passes Saltfjorden and Saltstraumen: the world's strongest tidal current. The current runs between two narrow straits and creates a visible rush of water. How dramatic it appears depends on the tide and the time of day. The whole journey runs three to four hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Three to four hours on a hybrid-electric ship.
• live English guide.
• indoor saloon with panoramic windows and outdoor deck access.
• tap water and WiFi on board.
• restroom facilities.
• air-conditioned interior.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 2027

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 120

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Brim Explorer

Is this one for you?This is a shared cruise with a live guide, so you travel with other passengers and move at the ship's pace rather than setting your own. It suits anyone who wants to see the fjords and Saltstraumen without arranging a private boat, and the hybrid-electric ship keeps the noise low enough to hear the guide and the water.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Saltstraumen and when will I see it?

Saltstraumen is the world's strongest tidal current, located between two narrow straits near Bodø. The cruise passes it on the return journey if time allows, so whether you see it depends on the schedule that day and the state of the tide.

Can I go outside on the ship or do I have to stay inside?

You can move between outdoor deck areas and the indoor saloon with panoramic windows throughout the cruise, so you choose where to spend your time based on the weather and what you want to see.

Is the ship accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes, the ship is wheelchair accessible, and restrooms are on board. Transportation options to and from the departure point are also wheelchair accessible.

What does the guide talk about during the cruise?

The live English guide shares information about the fjords' history, wildlife and geology as you travel through Beiarfjorden and the surrounding waters.

How long does the whole cruise take?

The cruise runs three to four hours from departure in Bodø through Beiarfjorden and back, depending on conditions and whether Saltstraumen is included on the return.