Oslo Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet
Three hours on the water: a wooden sailboat, Oslo's waterfront, and shrimp.
An evening cruise on the Oslofjord in Oslo, Norway, aboard a traditional wooden sailboat where you watch the waterfront unfold while eating a Norwegian shrimp buffet. A live guide speaks English throughout the three-hour sail. The boat runs daily during high season and on weekends and Mondays in the off-season.
Step-by-step itinerary
Evening cruise with shrimp buffet
- Board traditional wooden sailboat
- Enjoy sightseeing along Oslo waterfront
- Eat shrimp snack while cruising
- Return to dock after 3-hour cruise
What’s included
- Norwegian shrimp buffet.
- live guide in English throughout the three-hour sail.
- traditional wooden sailboat on the Oslofjord.
Times
Next departure: 5 Oct 2027
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Operated by Båtservice Sightseeing A/S
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The experience
The boat departs and you're on the water of the Oslofjord, moving past Oslo's waterfront on a traditional wooden sailboat. The three-hour cruise is the whole outing: no stops, no transfers, just the route itself and what you see from the deck. A live guide in English narrates the sights as they pass, so you know what you're looking at and why it matters to the city.
The shrimp buffet comes on board. It's Norwegian shrimp (the main food event of the evening), and you eat while the light changes and the water moves beneath you. There's no formal sit-down service. You graze, stand at the rail, move around the deck. The wooden sailboat itself is part of the experience: it's the kind of vessel that belongs on this water, not a modern ferry or a tour boat designed to move crowds.
The cruise runs all day during high season. In the off-season, it operates Saturday, Sunday and Monday only. Public transportation gets you to the departure point, and the boat is suitable for all fitness levels: infants and small children can come in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed on board.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to join other passengers on a shared boat rather than charter privately, and prefer a guide's commentary to navigating Oslo's waterfront sights on your own.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 18 years); Infant (under 6): 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 the Oslofjord and what will I see on the cruise?
The Oslofjord is the body of water that runs through Oslo, lined with the city's waterfront and surrounded by the landscape that defines the region. On this cruise, you'll see Oslo's waterfront sights from the water itself: the perspective changes everything about how a city looks.
Is there a guide on the boat, and what language does he or she speak?
Yes, a live guide is on board throughout the three-hour cruise and speaks English, narrating the sights and context as you move through the fjord.
When does this cruise run, and how often?
During high season, the cruise runs daily. In the off-season, it operates on Saturday, Sunday and Monday only.
What exactly is included in the shrimp buffet?
The cruise includes a Norwegian shrimp buffet on board: shrimp is the main food offering during the three-hour sail.
Oslo Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet
3h · EN
from US$ 91 per person
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