OSLO BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Blues on a Wooden Ship: A Three‑Hour Cruise Through Oslo’s Island-Strewn Fjord
A summer Saturday live-music cruise aboard a restored wooden sailing ship — this guide explains the route, onboard offerings and what to bring for the three‑hour Oslo Fjord experience.
Blues on a Wooden Ship: A Three‑Hour Cruise Through Oslo’s Island-Strewn Fjord.
All summer, Norway Yacht Charter runs a Saturday blues cruise aboard a beautifully restored wooden sailing ship. Over three hours you’ll glide through the Oslo Fjord, pass a string of green islands and landmarks, listen to live blues bands, and dine on a traditional Norwegian shrimp buffet while the city and coastline shift around you.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Live Blues on Deck
Each Saturday during the summer, onboard blues bands perform as the ship moves through the sheltered channels of the Oslo Fjord, creating an intimate concert framed by sea and shoreline.
Traditional Shrimp Buffet
A traditional Norwegian shrimp buffet is served during the cruise; the ship’s bar also offers a range of hot drinks, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages (note that bringing your own alcohol aboard is not permitted).
Island-Dotted Oslo Fjord
The route threads past numerous green islands and coastal features — including Hovedøya and the Dyna Lighthouse — offering changing views of Oslo from narrow inlets to sheltered bays.
What the day feels like
What It Feels Like
The cruise settles into a deliberate rhythm: boarding at the city waterfront, the restored wooden vessel eases into the fjord, live blues fills the deck while the shoreline slides by, and a shrimp buffet is served as you photograph islands and lighthouses from multiple angles over a three‑hour sail.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most out of this cruise — and who should take note of restrictions.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Operated during the summer on Saturdays; the cruise duration is approximately three hours.
Board at Pier #3 (Rådhusbrygge 3) on the waterfront of Oslo City Hall — this is the stated meeting location and departure point.
Clothing that suits the weather; be prepared for it to be a little colder at sea than on land.
A traditional shrimp buffet is served; the ship’s bar offers hot drinks, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. Bringing your own alcohol aboard the ship is prohibited.
Information and service are available in English and Norwegian.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Blues Cruise?
The cruise lasts approximately three hours.
Where do we meet for boarding?
Boarding and the meeting point is Pier #3 (Rådhusbrygge 3) at the waterfront of Oslo City Hall.
Is food included?
Yes — a traditional Norwegian shrimp buffet is served during the cruise.
Can I bring my own alcohol on board?
No — consuming alcohol brought on board by passengers is not permitted; the ship’s bar sells alcoholic beverages.
What should I wear?
Wear clothing suitable for the weather and bring layers — conditions on the water can be a little colder than on land.
In which languages is the experience offered?
Information and service on the cruise are available in English and Norwegian.