Fjord Shore Excursions: The 7 Best Trips off the Ship

1.Haugesund Shore Excursion: Åkrafjorden & Langfoss waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 554 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $108Our pick

Travel from Haugesund’s cruise dock to 600-meter Langfoss waterfall, Åkrafjorden, and Haraldshaugen. Your English-speaking guide may be Aline, Lily, Jamie, or another local host, with stories, photo stops, and a short café break along the way. Expect five to six hours in a group of up to 49 people.

“It was a very interesting tour. Christina was very friendly and well informed. She told us also many things about Norway, not only about the Langfossen waterfall. We can highly recommend the tour.”

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2.Alesund Shore Excursion: From Fjords to Trolls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 319 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

Travel from Ålesund through Valldal to Gudbrandsjuvet and the Trollstigen Plateau, with stops for fjord views, waterfalls, and the Troll Wall area. Your English-speaking guide explains local nature, folklore, and history while you ride in an air-conditioned vehicle. Choose a lunch-included option, but check Trollstigen’s current road status before booking.

“Because we didn’t go onto the troll road it’s closed until July 15 2025 for repairs I gave the excursion a 4 . Still a good excursion you go on the back side of the troll road and still get to the platform on top the looks down on the troll road you’re about 4000ft above . You also get to go to a couple of water falls. A good day”

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3.Waterfalls of Hardangerfjord Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 268 reviews · from $101Best value

From Bergen, you’ll follow a scenic route to three waterfalls, including Steinsdalsfossen, where a short path passes behind the falling water. You’ll also stop at Fossen Bratte, visit Norheimsund, view Hardangerfjord and fruit orchards, and hear local stories from an English-speaking guide such as Bas, Bailey, or Salome.

“The tour showed us different waterfalls and the guide was very well versed about them and showed them to the group”

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4.From Seydisfjordur: Studlagil Canyon Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 247 reviews · 5 hours · from $213

From Seydisfjordur’s cruise terminal, ride inland for about 110 minutes to Stuðlagil Canyon, where basalt columns rise above a glacial river. After an hour at the canyon, visit 27-meter Gufufoss before returning to port. English-speaking guides such as Petra, Eva, and Perla are praised for lively stories, Icelandic culture, and good timing.

“Tour was great, our guide Petra and driver Michael were superb. The drive to the canyon was gorgeous, passing snow topped mountains, lakes and many waterfalls along the way. Though it took almost two hours to get to the canyon and 239 steps to climb down and the same back up again we were not disappointed, the water was azure blue and there were amazing colours in the rock formations which was wonderful to see. Our guide Petra was Icelandic and so gave us many fascinating details about Iceland and the way of life of people who live and work in the area. A thoroughly enjoyable tour and we felt…”

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5.Seward Shore Excursion: Pre- or Post-Cruise Kenai Fjords National Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $223Top rated

From Seward, you’ll cruise Resurrection Bay into Kenai Fjords National Park, watching for humpbacks, orcas, sea lions, otters, puffins, and eagles. The route includes Thumb Cove and a close look at either Aialik or Holgate Glacier. A wildlife guide, lunch, restrooms, and optional hotel or port pickup make this a practical pre- or post-cruise outing.

“One of the best Alaskan tours I have been on! Would highly recommend this trip to anyone that’s in Seward.”

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6.Nordfjordeid Private Shore Excursion, Glaciers and SkyLift Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

You’ll travel with a private local guide from Nordfjordeid to Hornindalsvatnet, Oldedalen, Briksdal Glacier, and Mount Hoven. A Troll Car ride and bottled water are included, while the Loen SkyLift ticket and lunch cost extra. Guide Radmyla is named in guest feedback.

“There really is nothing like having a private tour at your destination especially when traveling on a cruise ship where time is precious. Radmyla was a wonderful guide ( and a great driver too!). She knows the ins and outs of the area. She took us Read more”

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7.Ísafjörður Shore Excursion: Dynjandi & Westfjords

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews · 6 hours · from $212

From Ísafjörður, you’ll travel by coach through Bolungarvík to Dynjandi waterfall, with stops at a cliffside viewpoint, turf-roofed fishermen’s huts, and Óshólar Lighthouse. English and Spanish guiding is available. Weather can change the route, and the tour includes walking on uneven ground.

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