Stavanger Electric Fjord Cruise: Preikestolen & Lysefjord

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.

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.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 11:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (4 to 15 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 250

Audio guideEnglish and Norwegian

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair 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.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 15 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What is Preikestolen and why do people come to see it?

Preikestolen, also called Pulpit Rock, is a massive cliff formation that rises 604 meters straight up from the Lysefjord. On this cruise, you sail directly beneath it and see it from the water, a perspective most visitors to the area never get because the famous hiking trail approaches it from above.

Will I get wet on the boat when it sails near the waterfall?

You may feel refreshing spray from Hengjanefossen when the boat sails close to it, but you won't be soaked. The captain controls the distance, and you can stay inside the panoramic lounge if you prefer to stay completely dry.

Is there food and drink available on the boat?

An onboard café offers coffee, drinks, and freshly baked pastries for purchase. The boat also has free Wi-Fi if you want to stay connected during the cruise.

How long is the entire cruise from start to finish?

The round-trip cruise takes 3.5 hours total, departing from Stavanger city center and returning to the same spot.

Can I bring a wheelchair or stroller on the boat?

Yes, the electric catamaran is fully wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed on board.

What language is the audio guide in?

The audio guide is available in English and Norwegian, bringing the fjord's history and local legends to life as you cruise.