Norway Dinner Cruises — Our Top 15

1.Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,956 reviews · 3 hours · from $88Our pick

Spend three hours on Oslofjord aboard a restored wooden sailing ship. You’ll pass Hovedøya, Dyna Lighthouse, Bygdøy, and Huk Bay while eating an all-you-can-eat shrimp buffet. Expect shared tables, soft music, blankets, and drinks for purchase, but no formal sightseeing commentary.

“Just a magical end to the holiday on a beautiful old sailing ship with fabulous views of oslo and the island. Everyone was on great spirits with regular shouts of skol The shrimps looked like they were caught minutes ago and there was heaps of bread and butter, mayo and dill. We had to shell and dehead the shrimps and the gulls followed the ship. It rounded off a fabulous trip to oslo.”

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2.Tromsø: Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,570 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $100

Sail from central Tromsø at 8pm for 3.5 hours in search of the Aurora Borealis. Polar Adventures provides hot drinks, snacks, thermal suits, indoor seating, toilets, and camera help from guides such as Ken, Holly, Thomas, and Hans Eric. Dinner is optional, and the lights are never guaranteed.

“Wonderful cruise and Ken was very helpful and went beyond to find the Northern lights which we saw. Thank you so much”

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3.Tromsø: Aurora Dinner Cruise by Hybrid-Electric Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 727 reviews · 3 hours · from $198

Join Brim Explorer for a three-hour evening cruise from Tromsø, dining on a three-course seafood-based Arctic menu aboard a quiet hybrid-electric catamaran. Your English-speaking guide shares local stories as you pass the Arctic Cathedral and snowy peaks, with time outside to watch for the northern lights.

“Beautiful food and managed to see dancing lights! Truly rare and a blessing xx”

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4.Tromsø: Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 464 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $156Top rated

Join Polar Adventures at 10 a.m. for a five-hour fjord cruise from Tromsø. Your guide points out wildlife and local history while you fish for cod, enjoy thermal suits, and eat soup made with the catch when conditions allow. Guides have included Raul, Ken, and Christina.

“This was great - totally worth doing, even in tough weather. Really nice vessel and guides. Not too much success fishing but they provided a very nice fish stew none the less. We really had a great time!”

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5.Oslofjord Fjord-Style Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 438 reviews · 3 hours · from $78

Set out from Akershusstranda on a classic boat for about three hours of Oslofjord scenery, island cottages, bathing houses, and city views. Your dinner centers on Norwegian shrimp with bread, butter, mayonnaise, aioli, and lemon. English, Norwegian, and Spanish support is available.

“Very nice cruise which offered everything that was promised. Weather was exceptionally good and warm. The speaker on the boat was broken which we thougt was very fortunate. We did not miss any music (which I believe would have been otherwise played) but just listened to the sound of water and had nice conversations with other guests. Very friendly and welcoming crew.”

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6.3-course Dinner Cruise in the Oslofjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 312 reviews · from $146

Sail Oslofjord for 2.5 hours aboard a smooth, 100% electric boat while Restaurant Einer chefs serve a seasonal three-course pescatarian dinner. Panoramic windows, an outdoor deck, a licensed bar, and views of the Opera House, Akershus Fortress, Munch Museum, and colorful island homes make this a relaxed evening outing.

“I think the overall experience was nice. One thing I would highly recommend this activity do is ask the guests who have reserved a ticket for dietary restrictions well in advance! We had to inform them last minute that some of us didn't eat red meat, but they were kind enough to accomodate us. Since this is a dinner cruise, the menu and any other dietary restrictions should be made up front at the very beginning or at the earliest convenience.”

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7.Tromso Aurora Cruise with 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 217 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $203

Cruise around Tromsøya aboard Brim Explorer’s quiet electric boat, with a welcome drink, three-course dinner, and northern-lights commentary. The crew, including staff such as Andrea, Francesca, Elli, Alberto, and Fani, helps with aurora photos when conditions allow. The boat returns after about three hours.

“Extremely disappointing cruise. We booked this cruise for NYE. At the wharf there was mass confusion as the boat wasn't at the stated location however another boat was further along the wharf but wasn't our boat. Told to go back and the boat would come. Standing around in -9 wasn't enjoyable. Boat eventually arrived, bordered with a welcome drink which was a nice touch. Be aware this tour seems to be totally about the Aurora sighting. There was no atmosphere onboard just lectures on the northern lights. Would have been great to have some music. Upstairs inside deck was cold. Dinner portions small and cold. Heading back to dock the…”

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8.Oslo Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet on a Sailing Ship

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 170 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Sail Oslofjord for about three hours aboard a traditional wooden ship, passing the Opera House, Akershus Fortress, and small islets. A plentiful shrimp buffet with bread, butter, lettuce, dill, lemon, and mayonnaise is included. Bring warm layers, arrive early for a good table, and expect no onboard commentary.

“Really nice summer activity with beautiful views but the food could do with a bit more options (even slices of cheese)”

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9.Oslo fjord 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $160

Sail Oslofjord for about two and a half hours aboard Brim Explorer’s hybrid-electric boat. Enjoy a locally sourced Nordic-style dinner, panoramic windows, an outside deck, and live music while passing Dyna Fyr, the Opera House, Aker Fortress, and green inner-fjord islands.

“Food was delicious. They graciously substituted salmon for cod ( requested this ahead of time) for one of our meals. Loved how quiet the boat was- very peaceful, smooth ride. We were fortunate to have great weather , so that made being outside on the open decks really nice. The crew/staff were very nice and helpful. I would recommend this experience to others.”

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10.Tromso Luxury Sailing Yacht Polar Fjord Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $348

Set out from Tromsø at 10 a.m. for a 4.5-hour cruise through Balsfjorden aboard a warm, spacious yacht. Captain Kenneth and Sachi host a small group of up to 12, serving reindeer soup, hot drinks, and Arctic views. Add the deck hot tub and polar plunge for a bracing finish.

“We are a group of 5 and among all activities these days, this is the consensus (unanimous vote of us 5) best activity of our stay in Tromsø. The captain is extremely friendly, and the ship is really spacious. Absolutely recommend. I also want to specifically address a “one star” rating and review provided by someone else, that the captain cancelled the trip 2 hours before the starting time and resulting in a “free day without activities” of those people who initially booked this trip. I want to say actually that “one star review” is one of the reasons we booked this tour. Because only very responsible tour guide would…”

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11.Tromsø: Evening dinner cruise with possible northern lights

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 45 reviews · 3 hours · from $103

Join MS Tromsø at 6 PM for a three-hour Arctic cruise with a captain’s welcome drink, wheelhouse visit, polar stories, and a hot meal. You may see the Northern Lights, whales, seals, eagles, or reindeer, but sightings and dinner quality can vary.

“Very good but just because we were lucky with the weather and saw excellent show of the northern lights! Nothing to do with the cruise organization itself that was poor. The captain was a cool guy.”

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12.Oslofjord Dinner Cruise on a sailing ship

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 38 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $80

Sail Oslofjord for about three hours aboard S/S Legend or S/S Vega, leaving Akershusstranda at 6:30 pm. Expect green islands, bathing houses, cottages, city views, and a cold fjord-style shrimp buffet. Drinks and live narration are not included, and the boat may vary.

“The ship although is not a sailing ship she had some history attached. Captain was friendly ,food was plentiful. The scenery was pretty. The weather was super. All in all a pleasant trip”

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13.Tromsø: Evening Cruise with Northern Lights Opportunity

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 36 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $128

Cruise Tromsø’s Arctic waters from 8 to 11:30 pm with Polar Adventures, looking for the Northern Lights from the deck. Thermal suits, hot drinks, cookies, and a friendly crew are included. Guides such as Isabel, Ken, and Christina have helped with photos, camera settings, and aurora spotting.

“V cramped boat. They encouraged people to move around the vessel but the railings were v low, felt someone could go overboard quite easily in the dark and icy deck. Nice crew and plenty of hot drinks and biscuits available.”

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14.Tromsø Luxury Summer Fjord Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $288

Set out from Tromsø at 10:00 am for a four-hour cruise through Balsfjord toward Malangen. A small group, a warm fish-soup lunch, wildlife and history from the guide, and an optional 45-minute private hot tub make this a polished Arctic outing.

“Unforgettable! Beautiful trip with a wonderful crew. Kenneth and Sachi are warm and welcoming with an amazing amount of knowledge. We highly recommend!”

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15.Tromsø: Midnight Sun Evening Cruise with Hot Tub

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 20 reviews · 5 hours · from $309

Sail from Tromsø at 7 PM aboard the 100-foot Stella Oceana, a small-group yacht for up to 12 people. Look for sea eagles, seabirds, dolphins, and the midnight sun near Gåsvær. English, Norwegian, and Japanese guiding, blankets, coffee, and binoculars are included. Hot tub access costs extra.

“We had a fabulous time. The crew were very friendly approachable and very well informed. The yacht was beautiful and very clean. We had lovely weather the scenery was amazing and we saw sea eagles A fabulous surprise”

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