Top Stavanger Water Tours

Make the most of your time on shore in Stavanger by getting back out onto the water on this guided boat tour. Sail into the Lysefjord to soak up the scenery of mountains, waterfalls, and tiny islands, and see such world-famous attractions as Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen). Also visit Vagabond's Cave, which legend says was named after a group of vagabonds who hid there; see goats at summer pasture, and taste clear mountain water from the Hengjane falls.

Explore the Lysefjord landscape in a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) on this tour from Stavanger. Zoom out into the harbor, then head for the outlying fjords, where you will pass close to the rock formations and other striking Norwegian scenery. Listen to your crew's commentary on the flora and fauna in the area while you travel. Extra-warm marine suits and dry bags will be provided to keep you and your belongings safe and dry.

Escape the bustle of the city—and discover some of Norway’s most striking and recognizable stretches of nature—on this small-group tour. Depart in the morning directly from your hotel, and head to Lysfjord, where you’ll go for a cruise along the water to soak up the scenery. Next, hike up Kjerag to view the famous Kjeragbolten—and even step onto the boulder wedged between rock faces.

RS56 Olav Ringdal Jr is and old Search and Rescue Vessel launched in 1952. Its a unique atmosphere on board. Its a solid vessel built for any weather conditions. Its speed of 8-9 knots will make it a relaxing tour. When you walk inside the vessel to imagine how it was to work on board when stormy and ice cold Barents Sea was doing its best to challenge the crew to their limit. By chartering RS56 Olav Ringdal Jr you will also be a part of restoring the Norwegian cultural history and to maintain this old wooden hull vessel. The vessel, captain and crew on board are experienced and fully certified to bring up to 12 passenger. We will do our best to ensure your trip to be safe and successful.

We board the express catamaran MS Gyda on the cruise terminal and set course for the Viking Village at Avaldsnes (approx. 20 min). Along the way, we will get a guided presentation of the surroundings, with local history and the development of the oil industry in the region. Upon arrival at Viking Village, we are greeted by local Vikings who tell their story. On the return we are presented with the history of Haugesund city, while we sail through Smedasundet in the center of Haugesund before arriving at the Cruise Harbor for disembarkation.

Western Norway’s Pulpit Rock is a towering cliff-plateau directly suspended over the Lysefjorden. Hikers flock here to dangle over the precipice and photograph the meandering blue fjord. This guided hike leaves from Stavanger brings you safely to the edge of the rock to take in the view. You have time at the top to take pictures, relax, and eat lunch or a snack.

Leave the city behind for the day and embark on a cruise down the fjords to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock). This tour from Stavanger takes you sailing past idyllic islands, rocky shores, steep mountains, and powerful waterfalls. Then you'll disembark at the village of Oanes to head for the Preikestolen trailhead so that you can embark on a self-guided hike to the famed plateau.

Trade the city’s bustle for a trip into nature, and immerse yourself in southwestern Norway’s dramatic scenery of mountains and fjords, on this cruise from Stavanger. Depart in the morning directly from the city’s pier, and travel into the Lysefjord, a 26-mile (42-kilometer) fjord framed by rugged peaks and rock formations. You can admire the famed Pulpit Rock from the water, see the Vagrant’s Cave, and taste the glacial water directly from the Hengjane Falls.

This tour takes you through the city-islands off Stavanger. Here it is chill and quiet, we go at a slow speed to make the trip a social and pleasant experience for the passengers. This is the trip if you want a day / evening trip with friends or colleagues and eat shellfish or tapas on board before we set you off where you wish.

Venture into nature, and discover some of southern Norway’s most dramatic scenery, on this cruise trip from central Stavanger. In the morning, make your own way to the waterfront and hop aboard. Your destination is Lysefjord—a 26-mile (42-kilometer) fjord. Admire the granite cliffs that surround it as you go, stop to taste water from a glacial waterfall, see Pulpit Rock, and discover the hidden Vagabond’s Cave.

This is a guided tour where we visit different sights between Stavanger and into the Lysefjord. Such as. Fantahåla, Jettegryta, Prekestolen, Goats, Henganefossen etc. On the fly-bridge cruiseing in Lysefjord on a sunny day with family, friends, spouse or colleagues, it gives a wonderfully beautiful atmosphere with powerful mountain sides that meet the blue fjord.

Olav Ringdal jr is and old vessel and very stable on the sea. Nice heated relaxing area on aft deck. All fishing happens on fore deck with qualified deck hand helping. All fishing gear for down to 70 meters included. For deep sea fishing BYO equipment.

Here we will get safety equipment and information before boarding the Rib boats. We will set course for the small island communities that lay about 15-20 minutes westward. There we will visit the local islanders and get their history presented. We whiz through small islands and canals. Maybe we will meet White-tailed eagles and other exotic species along the way. Meeting point: Cruise terminal Viking Adventure booth Equipment: Life jacket, goggles and gloves. Duration: 2 hours including dressing and security briefing. Language: English