Wildlife Boat Tour on Hjørundfjord from Ålesund

Ålesund is a picturesque town on the west coast of Norway, known for its unique architecture, stunning views and elegant waterfront. On this boat tour in Ålesund, you'll discover its incredible natural surroundings, with stunning fjords and mountains.

The boat tour on Hjørundfjord begins at the starting point in Ålesund, where you'll be greeted on board the comfortable rigid inflatable boat by the experienced guide. You can choose from a 1-hour boat trip on Hjørundfjord, or a longer 2-hour boat trip which continues to Runde Island. After a quick safety and itinerary briefing, the boat trip from Ålesund begins!

This distinct town is spread across several islands that sprawl outwards towards the ocean. The local, knowledgeable guide will be able to share interesting facts about the Nordic Seas as you sail. During the boat tour in Ålesund, you'll try to spot the majestic wildlife that frequents this area! You'll sail along the Hjørundfjord, one of the most stunning and secluded fjords in Norway.

If you're lucky, you may encounter seal colonies, lone whales, and pods of dolphins. You'll learn more about these different breeds as you observe them peacefully in their natural habitat. The 2-hour boat tour on Hjørundfjord continues to Runde, a small island referred to as 'Bird Island' due to its abundant birdlife, including Atlantic puffins, Black-legged kittiwakes, Common guillemots, Fulmars, Razorbills, and Northern gannets. After your wildlife boat trip on Hjørundfjord, you'll return to the starting point in Ålesund.

Meet the unique wildlife in Norway on this exciting boat tour in Ålesund!