6 Dining Cruises Worldwide to Build a Day Around

1.Oslofjord Fjord-Style Dinner Cruise

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

Set sail from Akershusstranda on a comfortable wooden boat for a scenic Oslofjord dinner cruise. You’ll pass islands, bathhouses, cottages, and green hills while enjoying a shrimp-focused Norwegian meal with bread, butter, mayonnaise, aioli, and lemon. English, Norwegian, and Spanish assistance is available.

“Um passeio bem tranquilo com belas paisagens. O jantar foi bem simples e os camarões estavam cheios de ovos, deve ser normal.”

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2.3-Course Dinner & Live Music Cruise on the Oslofjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 427 reviews · 2h 30m · from $156

Spend 150 minutes aboard Brim Explorer’s electric boat, dining on a seasonal three-course pescatarian menu from Restaurant Einer. You’ll pass the Opera House, Akershus Fortress, Munch Museum, islands, and colorful waterfront homes while live music sets the mood. English and Norwegian hosts are available, and vegetarian meals require advance notice.

“Atmosphere on the boat and the clean windows all the way around the dining area provided wonderful views. the crew was professional and friendly. we were just going to make the time but we even got a reminder call which helped us locate the boat faster. Food was good - we had some kind of salmon dish. cruise around harbor nice. highly recommend.”

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

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

Set sail from Rådhusbrygge 2 on a 2.5-hour evening cruise through Oslofjord. You’ll enjoy a locally sourced three-course dinner, live music, panoramic windows, and an outside deck. The route passes green islands, Dyna Lighthouse, the Opera House, and Akershus Fortress. Alicia, Eric, and Peter are among the hosts praised for attentive service.

“Since it was October our dinner was almost a private cruise. There were 10 people in 4 parties in our cruise. The food and wine were really good and our host Alicia was attentive, personable and funny.”

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4.Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier Dinner Cruise from Seward

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $223

From Seward’s harbor, you’ll cruise Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park toward Aialik or Holgate Glacier. A wildlife guide and captain help spot whales, orcas, puffins, sea otters, seals, and eagles, while a multi-course dinner is served onboard. Check in one hour before the 3 p.m. departure and dress warmly.

“We saw many different types of wildlife including sealife and birds. The crew was great and I recommend this trip to everyone.”

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5.Oslofjord Dinner Cruise on a sailing ship

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

Sail from Akershusstranda at 6:30 pm aboard S/S Legend or S/S Vega for a three-hour evening cruise on the Oslofjord. You’ll see islands, summer cottages, bathing houses, green hills, and Oslo’s waterfront while enjoying an all-you-can-eat shrimp buffet. Drinks, live guiding, and guaranteed sailing conditions are not included.

“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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6.Fjord Dinner Cruise on Sailing Ship w/ Seafood Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 20 reviews · 3 hours · from $68Best value

Board near Akershus Fortress for a three-hour evening cruise on a historic sailing ship. You’ll watch Oslo’s shoreline and landmarks from the water while eating a traditional Norwegian shrimp buffet with bread, mayonnaise, lemon, and dill. English and Norwegian hosts are available, drinks cost extra, and warm clothing is essential.

“o passeio é legal, mas o buffet bem fraco de comidas.”

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