Sea Kayaking Tours in Norway: the 4 Best to Book

1.Tromsø: Winter Sea Kayaking Tour with Wildlife Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 591 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $225Our pick

Kayak Tromsø’s winter fjords in a small group of up to 10, with drysuits, instruction, transport, and a local English-speaking guide. Guides such as Lauti, Jenka, Eamon, and Advin help beginners manage the cold, currents, and paddling pace. Look for seals, sea eagles, ducks, and floating ice before warming up at basecamp.

“Great activity. Super cool, mentally and physically lol. The view is amazing. Loved it very much. The guides are super helpful. We weren’t paddling fast enough and they’ll wait for you. If you’re tired, you will get tied to a rope, and they’ll pull you :)”

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2.From Tromsø: Sea Kayaking Tour at Sommarøy

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 115 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $162

Kayak about 5 km through Sommarøy’s sheltered sounds with an English-speaking local guide. You’ll use stable double kayaks, stop on a white beach, and may see sea eagles. Transport from Tromsø is available when booked, and dry suits, boots, mittens, and safety gear are provided.

“It was a brilliant experience, stunning scenery and the most helpful and friendly guide one could ask for. Despite vastly varying levels of experience, I think that everyone had an amazing time. highly recommended, would do it again in a heartbeat”

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3.Sea Kayaking In Ålesund

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118

Meet at Brunholmen for a 2.5-hour guided paddle through Brosundet and Ålesund’s nearby waterways. You’ll receive safety instruction, equipment, local stories, and several photo stops. Flexible departures may offer evening or sunset light. Guides such as Linda, Daniel, Patrick, and Kristoff have helped first-time paddlers feel at ease.

“Our sea kayaking adventure with Matt and Patrick was a wonderful way to experience Alesund! The guides were very knowledgeable and informative. We loved hearing local stories and traditions. Our photographs will be a reminder of a most special afternoon.”

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4.Oslo Sea Kayak Tour “Fjord City”

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 69 reviews · 2 hours · from $114Best value

Mad Goats takes you from Tjuvholmen into Oslo’s harbor for about 1 to 1.5 hours on the water. You’ll learn basic kayaking with an English-speaking guide, paddle past the Opera House and Akershus Fortress, and may reach nearby islands or a beach when conditions allow. No experience is needed, but you should be reasonably fit and able to swim.

“I love kayaking, and Olivia was a knowledgeable, and very, careful guide, as we made our way out of Oslo harbor and around Hovedoya. A beautiful morning.”

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