Geiranger Fjord Tour: Taste waterfalls from a catamaran

You drink water pulled straight from a waterfall mid-fjord.

A catamaran tour of Geiranger Fjord with stops at the Seven Sisters and Bridal Veil waterfalls, and a unique stop at Friaren Waterfall where you taste fresh mountain water collected from the source. The tour runs about an hour from Geiranger, with WiFi and restrooms on board, and an audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French and German.

Step-by-step itinerary

Geiranger Fjord waterfall cruise

• Start tour in Geiranger
• Sail to Seven Sisters waterfall
• Stop at Seven Sisters waterfall
• Stop and taste water at Friaren waterfall
• Return to Geiranger with sightseeing

The experience

What makes this tour different is the stop at Friaren Waterfall, where the crew collects water straight from the cascade so you can taste it. Most fjord cruises show you waterfalls. This one lets you taste one. The boat sails from Geiranger past the dramatic Seven Sisters waterfall (a cascade of seven streams dropping down the cliff face), and the Bridal Veil, then turns back through the fjord with sightseeing along the route. The catamaran is air-conditioned and fitted with restrooms, and you get WiFi on board if you need it.

The tour runs roughly an hour total, which means you're on the water long enough to see the major falls and feel the scale of the fjord without the day becoming a single boat ride. An audio guide plays in your choice of five languages, so you get context about what you're passing without needing a live narrator. The boat is wheelchair accessible, and the crew can accommodate strollers for infants and small children.

What’s included

• Catamaran cruise through Geiranger Fjord.
• stops at Seven Sisters and Bridal Veil waterfalls.
• fresh mountain water tasting at Friaren Waterfall.
• audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or German.
• WiFi on board.
• restroom access.
• air-conditioned cabin.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jun 2027

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AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 170

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

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 if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Cruise Service AS

Is this one for you?The tour departs from Geiranger town itself, so if you're staying in the area without a car, you walk to the boat rather than arranging transport to a trailhead or a distant dock. The full experience fits inside an hour, which leaves your afternoon or morning free for other plans in the region.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What are the Seven Sisters and Bridal Veil waterfalls?

The Seven Sisters is a series of seven separate waterfalls cascading down the same cliff face in the Geiranger Fjord, and the Bridal Veil is another major waterfall nearby. Both are visible from the boat during the cruise and are among the most photographed features of the fjord.

Can I bring my own food and drinks on the boat?

You can bring your own, and the boat also has a bar on board where snacks and drinks are available for purchase if you want them during the cruise.

Is the tour suitable if I'm not in great physical shape?

Yes. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and you spend the entire time seated on the catamaran, so there's no hiking or strenuous walking involved.

Does the tour leave from Geiranger town itself?

The tour starts and ends in Geiranger, so you board in the town center. Public transportation options are available nearby if you're arriving without a car, and transportation to the boat is wheelchair accessible.

How long is the actual time on the water?

The tour runs about an hour, which includes the sail to the waterfalls, the stops at Seven Sisters and Friaren, and the return through the fjord to Geiranger.