If you're visiting Bergen and want to see some of Norway's fjords without hiring a car or travelling hours from the city, the Mostraumen Fjord Cruise is one of the easiest ways to do it.
I booked the cruise through GetYourGuide the night before, after I'd already arrived in Bergen. I chose the 10am departure, which meant I could spend the morning on the fjords and still have the rest of the afternoon to explore Bergen.
The cruise lasts around 3.5 hours, travelling from Bergen through the Osterfjord and into the narrow Mostraumen strait. One of the highlights is getting right up close to a waterfall, along with some pretty amazing scenery along the way.
I paid £69.07 for my cruise. At the time of updating this guide in September 2026, tickets are showing from £71 per person, so thankfully the price hasn't changed much since my trip.
I spent most of the cruise outside on the upper deck and absolutely loved it. However, don't let a sunny forecast fool you. I had beautiful weather and the wind chill out on the fjord was still pretty severe. A decent coat, hat, gloves and scarf are definitely worth packing.
I did this cruise in February as part of a 3-day solo trip to Bergen and Oslo, so the fjords were covered in snow and parts of the water were icy. It made the scenery even more impressive, although it also meant it was pretty cold once I was outside on the boat.
If you want to see exactly how I fitted the cruise into a short Norway break, you can read my 3-day Bergen and Oslo itinerary. I did the Mostraumen cruise on my second morning in Bergen before spending the rest of the day exploring the city.
In this guide, I'll show you what the Mostraumen Fjord Cruise is actually like, how booking and boarding works, what's on board, what to wear and whether I thought it was worth the money.
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The Mostraumen Fjord Cruise is a 3.5-hour return boat trip from Bergen, operated by Rødne Fjord Cruise.
The cruise leaves from Bergen's historic harbour, passing Bryggen before heading through the Osterfjord towards Mostraumen. As you travel further from Bergen, the scenery changes and the fjord becomes narrower until you reach the Mostraumen strait.
The boats have warm indoor seating with large windows as well as outdoor viewing areas. You aren't restricted to one or the other, so you can move between them throughout the cruise.
There's also a small café on board selling drinks and food, as well as toilets.
I actually booked mine very last minute.
I'd already landed in Bergen when I decided to book the 10am cruise for the following morning through GetYourGuide.
There was still availability and the whole process was really easy. Once I'd booked, I had the pass on my phone and simply had it scanned when I boarded the boat. There was nothing to print and no ticket to collect.
Obviously, I can't guarantee you'll be able to book the night before too. If the cruise is something you definitely want to do, particularly if you're visiting during a busy period, I'd book it earlier than I did.
At the time of updating this guide, the cruise is showing from £71 per person and includes free cancellation up to 24 hours beforehand.
If you're booking through the GetYourGuide app, you can also use my code BUILDABREAK5 to save 5% on your booking.
The Rødne Mostraumen Fjord Cruise leaves from Zachariasbryggen quay, right by the Fish Market in central Bergen.
My cruise was booked for 10am, but I left my apartment at around 9am.
I was staying at Ole Bull Hotel & Apartments, so I had plenty of time to grab something for breakfast, pick up a sandwich and drink to take on board and have a wander around Bryggen before heading to the boat.
I got to the quay at around 9.40am, about 20 minutes before departure, and they had already started boarding. I just had the pass on my phone scanned and went straight onto the boat.
We departed Bergen at 10am and arrived back at around 1.30pm, so the cruise took approximately 3.5 hours.
The departure point is really central, so you don't need to worry about travelling outside Bergen to join the cruise. It was only around a six-minute walk from my accommodation, and you're right by Bryggen and the Fish Market if you arrive early like I did.
The boat itself is really comfortable, with plenty of seating inside as well as outdoor viewing areas.
You can move between the two throughout the cruise, so you're not stuck in one place for the full 3.5 hours.
There are toilets on board and a small café selling drinks and food. I'd already picked up a sandwich and drink in Bergen before boarding, but it's good to know you can buy something on the boat too.
I spent most of my time outside on the upper deck because the weather was beautiful and I wanted to make the most of the views.
One thing I really liked is that they play music as you reach the fjord, so if you've been sitting inside warming up, that's your cue to head outside. You're not going to suddenly realise you've missed the best bit while drinking a coffee!
The cruise starts in central Bergen before heading out past Bryggen and into the Osterfjord.
As you get further away from Bergen, the scenery gradually changes. You're surrounded by mountains, small settlements and waterfalls before eventually reaching the much narrower Mostraumen strait.
One of my favourite parts was being able to spend so much time outside. You can move around the outdoor areas rather than having to see everything from one particular seat.
The boat also gets very close to a frozen waterfall, which is one of the main highlights of the trip.
You then travel back towards Bergen, so this isn't a cruise where you need to arrange transport back from somewhere else. You'll finish at the same central location you started from.
This is probably my biggest practical tip from the whole trip.
Take more layers than you think you'll need.
I had beautiful weather in Bergen, but once we were out on the water the wind chill was severe, particularly when I was standing on the upper deck.
I'd definitely take:
• A decent coat
• Hat
• Gloves
• Scarf
• Comfortable shoes
Obviously, what you need will depend on the time of year and the weather forecast, but I wouldn't judge it purely by how warm it feels when you leave Bergen.
I had ear muffs and gloves with me, but I really wished I'd brought a proper warm hat and a scarf that I could pull up over my face. The wind was definitely the coldest part, rather than the actual temperature.
You can always go back inside to warm up, but I wanted to spend most of my time outside to enjoy the views. If I did the cruise again, I'd definitely pack a hat and scarf, even if the weather forecast looked good.
I took my own sandwich and drink on board.
I'd picked them up in Bergen that morning before walking down to the quay, which worked well and also kept the cost down.
There is a small café on board if you'd rather buy something during the cruise. Drinks and food are available, including pastries and other snacks.
For a 3.5-hour trip, I was perfectly happy taking something with me and then having the café there if I wanted anything else.
I paid £69.07 for my cruise when I visited Bergen.
At the time of updating this guide in September 2026, the same cruise is showing on GetYourGuide from around £71 per person.
I actually thought this was really reasonable for what you get. You're spending 3.5 hours cruising into the Norwegian fjords, and for me this was one of those bucket list activities that was absolutely worth including in the budget.
Prices can change depending on when you're visiting, so I'd always check the current price for your dates rather than relying on what I paid.
If you're booking through the GetYourGuide app, remember you can use my discount code BUILDABREAK5 for 5% off.
For me, 100% yes. This was easily one of the highlights of my time in Bergen.
I actually thought around £70 was very reasonable for a 3.5-hour cruise into the Norwegian fjords. Norway isn't known for being a cheap destination, and for what I'd consider a bucket list experience, I thought it was really good value.
You don't need to hire a car or spend hours working out how to reach the fjords either. I walked from my accommodation in central Bergen to the boat, spent the morning cruising through the Osterfjord and Mostraumen, got right up close to a waterfall and was back in Bergen at around 1.30pm.
It also meant I still had most of the afternoon to explore Bergen, so it worked really well as part of a short city break.
If you're visiting Bergen for the first time and only have the budget for one bigger activity, this is definitely one I'd consider.
I'd do it again without hesitation.
The cruise takes approximately 3.5 hours. My cruise left Bergen at 10am and returned at around 1.30pm.
The cruise leaves from Zachariasbryggen quay by the Fish Market in central Bergen.
It's a really convenient location if you're staying centrally and is also close to Bryggen.
I booked mine through GetYourGuide the night before and managed to get a space, but I wouldn't rely on being able to do the same.
If the cruise is something you definitely want to do, I'd book it in advance, particularly during busier times of year.
Yes, there are toilets on board.
Yes. There's a small café selling drinks and food. I took my own sandwich and drink with me too.
Yes. There are indoor seating areas and outdoor viewing areas, including the upper deck.
You can move between them throughout the cruise. I spent most of my trip outside.
It can be!
I travelled on a beautiful day and still found the wind chill outside pretty severe. If you want to spend time on the outdoor decks, I'd bring a decent coat along with a hat, scarf and gloves.
If you're planning your own Bergen city break, you might also find these guides useful:
• How to Get from Bergen Airport to the City Centre
• Bergen to Oslo by Train: My 3-Day Norway Itinerary with Real Costs
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