Private Tour
The Best Fjordcruise: Bergen fjord by Zodiac or Pontoon Boat
Overview
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Despite being in the upper price segment, a majority of guests describe this tour as the highlight of their Norway visit and it is Bergens' most popular private tour because:
1: The knowledgeable skipper: The tour is led by an experienced skipper who provides humorous and informative commentary on the history, culture, and natural environment of the region, adding depth and context to the scenic views.
2: Great for people on a cruise ship: The tour is organized so cruise travelers with a short stay in Bergen get away from the crowds and back in time for departure.
3: The stunning scenery: Previous travelers have praised the incredible views of the well-hidden fjords and shoreline they are taken to during this tour. No swarming bus tourists are to be seen anywhere here!
4: The excitement: Travelers have described the thrill of cruising through the fjords at different speeds, adding extra excitement to the tour in water mostly without waves.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 3 years
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
People well into their 80's have done this tour with a huge smile on their faces.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pick up / Port pick-up is free of charge for PRIVATE tours.
The tickets for the train that takes you back is INCLUDED in the price - not for Share & Save option
A private tour for you and Your group alone - Not shared with stangers / other Travelers
What To Expect
Norway Fjord Travel
The top reasons to take this incredible tour: Many guests describe the RIB tour as the highlight of their trip to Norway and the reviewers summarize the essence this way: 1: The stunning scenery: Previous travelers have praised the incredible views of the fjords, mountains, and shoreline, which provide a unique and unforgettable perspective on the natural beauty of Norway. 2: The personalized experience: Many travelers appreciate the flexibility and customization offered, which allows them to partially tailor the itinerary and activities to their interests, preference and background. 3: The knowledgeable skipper: The tour is led by an experienced skipper who provides humorous and informative commentary on the history, culture, and natural environment of the region, adding depth and context to the scenic views. 4: The excitement of the speed boat: Travelers have described the thrill of cruising through the fjords at high speeds, adding an extra excitement to the tour.
This tour has no detailed itinerary online to avoid making it a Instagram "must-see". The preservation of nature is to us as tour operators more important and we want to avoid the area being swarmed by the general cruise or bus tourist visiting Bergen. We take less than 400 persons into this unique fjord area each year in a specially built Zodiac that has a marginal carbon footprint. Utilizing a sturdy catamaran hull and hydrofoil wings we cut emissions by more than 60% compared to any other tour operator. This way - a unique area is for the few that wants to stay away from the more "touristy" places.
Options
CRUISE SHIP DEPARTURE
The Veafjord Route: This option focuses on the most beautiful Veafjord along the eastern side of Oster Island -45 Min drive from the ship's port.
CORRESPONDING WITH CRUISESHIPS: For people arriving to Bergen by cruise ships. We pickup shortly after your ship is docking to optimize your timeframe.
Pickup included
Private Cruise, Noon Departure
Important notice:: The NOON departure operates in reverse order. You start by taking the train 12.32 then into the RIB and return by private car
Noon Departure 12.00: Perfect for Cruise travelers or the one that likes a lazy morning and come out to join the higher temperature during day.
Pickup included
Private cruise: Morning Dep.
Morning Departure: Morning departure operates the route in REVERSE order from October 1 to March 31—clear instructions after booking.
Pickup included
Private cruise - Full Day
Lunch: Foods of the fjords with baguette, smoked salmon, shrimp, egg and bottled water, juice and more.
Full day adventure: Immerse yourself in this full-day excursion visiting 6 fjords and a prolonged scenic route compared to the half-day options.
Pickup included
Reviews
146 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Day!
Michael W,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00As promised, a completely private tour. It felt like we had the entire fjord to ourselves, practically zero boats, glassy smooth, mirror-like water giving amazing pictures. Very comfortable pontoon boat (the other boat is a RIB). Entertaining captain Bjorn was born and raised there and had plenty of great stories. Solid 2.5-3hrs on the water, with no backtracking (start/end at different locations)—you get your monies worth. Approximately 45-1hr drive from Bergen each way (also arranged by the them). They were accommodating and attentive to our cruise ship arrival/departure times. Really a great overall experience. Our 10-20 year old kids enjoyed it as well.
Don't hesitate to book.
jenny f,
Jul 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00This excursion was wonderful from start to finish Bjorn was friendly and very knowledgeable on thd ecosystems of the fjords (very interesting) and history. We were on the water fir 3 hours in a secluded area that others do not go thus enhancing our sensory experiences. It took an hour to get there and for the return .Bjorn picked us up in town and got us back. Great experience.
Highly recommend!
Jill S,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00One of our favorite activities of the trip- highly recommend! Very unique experience. We never saw another boat on the water and saw unbelievably beautiful fjords and waterfalls. The driver picked us up and after a 30 minute drive, we were on the water in the boat. He provided additional gear if needed. He gave us amazing information about people who live on the fjords. We even stopped for a drink in his private hut on a floating dock. We chose this experience over going to Flam for the day and very glad we did. Our teenagers loved it.
Good tour if I get a partial refund!
Dale F,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
3.00This trip was enjoyable, but beware, the weather can change, and disrupt the tour, which happened to us. Tour operator, Bjorn, called day before, pushed back tour from 9am, to 12noon., weather..But there was a tour that went out before us returning to dock as we were leaving, meaning we could have gone on the 9am. What’s with that. Thus caused us to miss the Train ride back to Bergen, which we paid for. So, I need a credit on my Am. Exp., for the cost of Train Ride please! Yes?
Highlight of our trip to Norway
Russell M,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an amazing trip with Bjorn on the fjords on our trip to Bergen. Our group (two adults, two seniors, and an 11-year old child) really enjoyed not only seeing the amazing nature in the fjords, but also learning more about Norwegian culture, history, and heritage from Bjorn. We were the only people in sight on the tour which made it very relaxing and allowed us to soak in the beautiful nature. The pontoon boat was comfortable and the water suits kept us dry even in the rain. I cannot recommend this tour enough!
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