On of the treats of cruising in Norway is the opportunity to do some amazing tours. One such tour…read morewe took was the Stavanger to Lysefjord tour. While on our slightly bigger cruise ship (we hate large ships!) somewhere traveling in the North Sea, our friends and we decided this would be a fun excursion so we booked easily online. Before I go any further on my review, a huge shout out to the customer service team as I accidentally booked the wrong date. Using great ship WIFI calling, I was able to straighten this out easily and quickly. The boat provides mostly covered accommodations and this was good as it was raining off and on all day. The lower deck consisted of 30 or so tables comfortably seating up to 6 people. The upper deck was mostly exposed to the elements but great for getting pictures. There was also a snack bar serving basic sandwiches, bakery items and drinks of all kinds. Also, the boat was an all electric boat with the company advertising a "sustainable fjord experience". Our tour began at noon and lasted approximately 3 1/2 hours and we got to see Pulpit Rock which rose approx.1800 feet above the fjord along with great waterfalls and landscapes in addition to views you never tire of. A delightful way to spend a rainy afternoon. The only negative was I believe our tour was slightly oversold. In as much as the upper deck wasn't usable due to the rain, there didn't seem to be enough seating for everyone.

This is a great option for seeing the nearby fjord and nature of Stavanger. We lucked out…read moreweather-wise and only had a little rain so we were able to utilize the plentiful outer deck space. The boat itself is very well-kept and large, so unless it is a very choppy day you shouldn't even really notice you are on the water. Nice facilities all around; comfortable chairs, tables, bathrooms, and a snack bar inside with benches and mostly standing-room outside on the decks. There is a periodic voiceover giving you the highlights of the area, otherwise pleasant music is playing softly so you can have whatever conversations without feeling like you are yelling. Scenery wise, this is a great trip. You get up close and personal with the fjord walls and a beautiful waterfall, making for stunning pictures and views. Highly recommend if you have 3.5 hours to spare while in Stavanger!