Flite Scooter on Oslo Fjord: Learn electric hydrofoil

Hover above Oslo Fjord on an electric hydrofoil board

A two-hour guided class on Oslo Fjord where you learn to ride a Flite Scooter: an electric hydrofoil board that lifts you above the water. An instructor teaches you the technique, provides all equipment including wetsuit and life jacket, and guides you past islands and local wildlife as you master the skill of foiling on pristine fjord waters.

The experience

Oslo Fjord is where you'll spend two hours learning to ride an electric hydrofoil board. The Flite Scooter lifts you above the water using a quiet, battery-powered motor, so you're gliding rather than paddling. An expert instructor (speaking English or French) walks you through the basics on the water, adjusting the pace to your skill level. The board responds to weight shifts and throttle control, and the learning curve is gentler than it sounds: most riders feel the sensation of flight within the first session.

You'll explore the fjord's natural edges: charming islands, rocky shores, and the kind of quiet water where swans and waterfowl gather. The perspective from above the surface is genuinely different from any other way of moving through the fjord. All equipment comes with you: wetsuit, helmet, life jacket, and the board itself. The two-hour window gives you time to get comfortable, build confidence, and actually enjoy the ride instead of spending the whole session on basics.

This is a private booking, so the instructor shapes the session around you and anyone in your group. The minimum age is twelve, and you'll need at least moderate fitness. The balance and core engagement are real, but the motor does the hard work of propulsion.

What’s included

• All equipment needed for the session: wetsuit, helmet, life jacket, and the Flite Scooter board itself.
• expert instruction in English or French.
• two hours on the water with a private guide.

Options for this experience

2 options

1h courseGuide in English or French · 10:00, 13:00, 16:00 and 19:00Lasts 1 hour

Oslo Private Water Adventure and Flite Scooter RentalGuide in English or French · 10:00, 13:00, 16:00 and 19:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 13:00, 16:00 and 19:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Oslo Efoil

Is this one for you?The two-hour format gives you real time to learn the skill and enjoy the ride instead of rushing through basics. Book this if you want hands-on instruction and a guide who stays with you the whole time. If you'd rather try it solo or prefer a shorter intro, the one-hour course option is available at checkout.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

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 does it feel like to ride a Flite Scooter on the water?

The board lifts you above the surface using an electric motor, so you're hovering rather than sitting on the water. As you accelerate, the sensation is closer to flying than to any board sport. You're suspended a few inches up, moving smoothly across the fjord with minimal resistance.

Do I need experience with water sports to learn Flite Scooting?

No. The instructor teaches you from scratch, and the electric motor handles propulsion, so you're learning balance and control rather than paddling technique. Riders of all skill levels can pick it up in a single session.

What wildlife might I see while riding on Oslo Fjord?

Swans and waterfowl are common on the fjord, especially around the quieter shores and islands you'll pass. The calm, electric ride means you're not creating noise or wake that would startle them.

What happens if I fall off the board?

You're wearing a life jacket and helmet, and the water is your landing zone. The instructor stays close and teaches you how to fall safely. Most riders don't fall once they find their balance, but it's part of learning, and the gear keeps you protected.

Can I bring a friend or family member on this booking?

Yes, this is a private booking, so you can bring others in your group. The instructor will teach everyone together and adjust the session to match the group's pace and skill level.