Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise with Local Guide

4.7 (3049 verified reviews)

About This Experience

Embark on a 3.5/4-hour round trip from Bergen to Modalen. Cruise through the fjords, enjoy homemade waffles, and learn about the region from a English speaking guide.

Illustration of a sightseeing boat in a narrow fjord strait with passengers on deck and a waterfall close by — An illustration of the Mostraumen strait. This boat carries a live English-speaking guide.

Quick answers before you book

What is the best fjord cruise from Bergen?

For a half day, the three Mostraumen boats are close: all run about 3.5 hours up the Osterfjord to the Mostraumen strait and back. The difference is the commentary. This one, from Fjordcharter Norway, has a live English-speaking guide on board, from US$78 (checked October 2026) with 3,049 reviews. The original Rødne cruise uses an audio guide and has the most reviews, 10,443, from US$79.

Where and when does it leave?

From Zachariasbryggen by the Fish Market (Torget 2), with a departure at 11:00 that returns at 14:30 and another at 15:00, per the listing. Arrive early to choose your spot on the sun deck or in the saloon.

Is it worth it?

If you want a guide you can ask questions, this is the boat to pick. Our Mostraumen fjord cruise guide compares the route and the boats; to book this one, check dates.

Highlights

Enjoy a live guide who will share stories and insights about the region
Pass by the famous Bryggen in Bergen, UNESCO World Heritage
Experience the wild and beautiful scenery of the Mostraumen tidal stream
Cruise through the old Viking country and see the steep mountains

What's Included

✓ Cruise
✓ English-speaking guide on the boat
✓ Sun deck access, upper deck and down stairs deck
✓ Spacious saloon with windows
✓ Guide program written in multiple languages

Not Included

Drinks (available for purchase)
Food/snacks (available for purchase)

Good to Know

Departure at 11.00 from Zachariasbryggen v/Fisketorget (Torget 2)
Return to Bergen at 14.30
Departure at 15.00 from Zachariasbryggen v/Fisketorget (Torget 2)
Return to Bergen at 18.30

Meeting Point

Departure: 11.00 from Zachariasbryggen v/Fisketorget. The boat will return to Bergen and arrive 14.30 Departure at 15.00 from Zachariasbryggen v/Fisketorget (Torget 2) Return to Bergen at 18.30