Norway Dinner Cruises — Our Top 8

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 $78Best value

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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