Stavanger Electric Fjord Cruise: Preikestolen & Lysefjord

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Duration3h 30m

GroupUp to 250

Audio guideEN · NO

Mobile ticketAccepted

Sail past Preikestolen without the engine sound

A 3.5-hour electric catamaran cruise from Stavanger through Lysefjord, passing the 604-meter Preikestolen rock formation, Vagabond's Cave, and Hengjanefossen waterfall. The fully electric boat runs silent, letting you hear the water and the audio guide's stories about the fjord's history and local legends. Onboard café, panoramic windows, and sun deck access included.

3h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Electric fjord cruise and sightseeing

Board electric catamaran in Stavanger
Sail past Vagabond’s Cave
Learn history and legends of cave
Marvel at Preikestolen rock formation
Sail near Hengjanefossen Waterfall
Enjoy views from outdoor decks and lounge
Listen to audio guide about fjord
Visit onboard café for refreshments

The Experience

The boat departs from Stavanger city center and heads into Lysefjord on a fully electric catamaran—no diesel engine, no vibration, just the sound of water and wind. You'll sail into Vagabond's Cave first, where the audio guide (available in English or Norwegian) explains the legends tied to the place. Then the boat moves toward Preikestolen, the iconic rock formation that rises 604 meters straight up from the fjord. You cruise directly beneath it, close enough to see the scale of the thing and to photograph it from the water angle most people never get.

The boat then sails to Hengjanefossen waterfall, where the captain brings you near enough to feel the spray on your face. The deck is spacious—sun deck on top, an indoor lounge with panoramic windows below—so you can move between them depending on the weather and what you want to see. The café serves coffee, drinks, and freshly baked pastries (available for purchase). Free Wi-Fi runs throughout the boat, and the leather seating and large windows mean you're comfortable whether it's bright sun or overcast sky.

The whole route takes 3.5 hours round-trip from Stavanger. The electric catamaran is wheelchair accessible, and the boat is suitable for all fitness levels—you're sitting the whole time. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller. The departure point is easy to reach from the city center, and public transportation options are nearby if you're not driving.

What’s included

Round-trip electric catamaran cruise through Lysefjord.
sun deck and indoor lounge access with panoramic windows.
audio guide in English or Norwegian.
free Wi-Fi throughout the boat.
leather seating.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Rodne Fjord Cruise

Is this one for you?Book this cruise if you want to see Preikestolen and the fjord from the water without arranging your own boat—the silent electric catamaran and fixed schedule mean you're on the water at a set time, with no planning beyond showing up at the Stavanger departure point. It suits mixed groups and solo travelers equally, since you're on a shared boat but free to move between decks and set your own pace around the onboard spaces.