Fishing Trip in Alesund: Catch & Learn on MS Gamle Havstein

Cast a line in Sunnmøre's fishing grounds and learn to clean what you catch

A 4-hour fishing trip on MS Gamle Havstein from Alesund harbor to the fishing grounds around Alnes Lighthouse and Godøya, with modern gear provided and an English-speaking guide. Maximum 12 guests per departure. Children welcome from age 5. You learn to handle and clean your catch, and take it home with you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Fishing trip around Alesund

• Depart from Alesund harbor
• Sail to Alnes Lighthouse
• Fish near Godøya island
• Learn to clean and handle fish
• Return to Alesund harbor

The experience

The boat departs Alesund's harbor and sails past the city's Art Nouveau buildings toward the Atlantic fishing grounds. MS Gamle Havstein is a classic vessel built for comfort as much as tradition, carrying no more than 12 people per trip. The crew knows the seasonal patterns and weather conditions that determine where the fish are running on any given day, and they'll position you at the spots most likely to produce. Modern fishing gear is provided, so you arrive with nothing but willingness to cast.

Once the lines are in the water, the guide walks you through technique and what to expect from the species in these waters. When you hook something, the crew helps you land it safely. Between casts, you pass Alnes Lighthouse (a dramatic landmark rising from the rocks), and Godøya, both stops the boat uses as waypoints and photo breaks. The real work comes after the catch: the crew teaches you how to clean and handle the fish properly, a practical skill that turns the day into something more than sport.

You take your catch home as food, not just a story. The whole outing runs 4 hours, long enough to fish seriously without consuming an entire day. Public transportation reaches the harbor, so you don't need a rental car to get there.

What’s included

• Modern fishing gear for the full 4 hours.
• English-speaking guide and crew.
• instruction in handling and cleaning your catch.
• the fish you catch to take home.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:30 and 11:00Last departure this season: 31 Dec

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (5 to 13 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Is this one for you?The boat leaves from Alesund harbor on a fixed schedule, so you don't need a car to reach the water: public transport gets you there, and the crew handles everything once you're aboard. This works for anyone staying in the city or nearby without a rental.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 13 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

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 happens if I don't catch anything?

The crew positions you in the best fishing grounds for the season and conditions, but success depends on the fish. Even without a catch, you learn to fish, see Alnes Lighthouse and Godøya, and spend 4 hours on the water in Sunnmøre's landscape.

Do I need fishing experience to join?

No experience is required. The guide teaches you how to cast, handle the rod, and land fish. The crew handles the boat and positions you at productive water.

How do I get to the boat in Alesund harbor?

MS Gamle Havstein departs from Alesund's picturesque harbor. Public transportation options are available nearby if you don't have a car.

What's included in the trip?

Modern fishing gear is provided for the entire 4-hour outing. The English-speaking guide and crew are with you throughout, and instruction in cleaning your catch is part of the experience.