Lysefjorden boat cruise from Stavanger: Pulpit Rock views

Watch Pulpit Rock rise 604 metres above the fjord without climbing it

A guided boat cruise from Stavanger into Lysefjorden, visiting Pulpit Rock, Fantahåla, Jettegryta, waterfalls and other fjord landmarks from the water over three to four hours. The tour includes a live guide in English or Norwegian, coffee and tea, and pickup is arranged. You see the steep cliffs and the fjord without leaving the boat.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat cruise and sightseeing in Lysefjord

• Depart from Stavanger
• Cruise on fly-bridge in Lysefjord
• Visit Fantahåla and Jettegryta
• See Goats and Henganefossen
• View Preikestolen cliff

The experience

You board in Stavanger and cruise into Lysefjorden, where the guide points out the sights as the boat moves through the water. Pulpit Rock (the steep 604-metre cliff that rises above the fjord's north side) comes into view from the water, where you can see its almost-flat 25-by-25-metre top without the hike. The boat also passes Fantahåla, Jettegryta, waterfalls including Henganefossen, and the goats that live on the fjord's cliffs.

The guide speaks English or Norwegian throughout, so you follow the commentary in whichever language you need. Coffee and tea are served on board. The boat's fly-bridge lets you stay outside on the water or move inside depending on the weather. Three to four hours on the water means you can fit the cruise into a free afternoon or a morning before other plans.

Pickup is included, so you don't arrange transport to the boat. The tour runs on a fixed schedule and a fixed price, with no surprises when you arrive.

What’s included

• Coffee and tea.
• a live guide in English or Norwegian.
• pickup from your location in Stavanger.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Norwegian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

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 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Lysetur AS

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Norwegian, so you pick the language you follow comfortably. The boat stays on the water the whole time, which suits anyone who wants to see Pulpit Rock and the fjord without hiking or climbing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Norwegian.

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 Pulpit Rock and why do people visit it?

Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen) is a steep cliff rising 604 metres above Lysefjorden near Forsand. It has an almost-flat top of about 25 by 25 metres. On this cruise you see it from the water instead of hiking to the top.

How long is the boat cruise?

The cruise runs three to four hours from Stavanger into Lysefjorden and back.

What sights does the boat pass?

The tour visits Pulpit Rock, Fantahåla, Jettegryta, waterfalls like Henganefossen, and the goats that live on the fjord cliffs. You see them all from the boat.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Yes, pickup is included with this tour.