MÅLØY BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Along the Edge: A Coastal Passage from Måløy to the Monastery Isle of Selja
A guided, 2 h 40 min boat tour from Måløy that combines dramatic coastal vistas, seabird sightings, and a guided ashore visit to the ancient Selja Monastery.
Along the Edge: A Coastal Passage from Måløy to the Monastery Isle of Selja.
Set out from the port at Måløy and follow a sea-scraped coast where sheer cliffs, working salmon farms and solitary lighthouses punctuate the horizon. The route threads past Silda and the Stad Peninsula, then anchors at Selja Island, where ruins, a legendary cave and a climbable monastery tower reveal layers of history that only the sea can approach.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Stad Peninsula and the Western Cape
The boat pushes north past the Stad Peninsula and Vestkapp, where towering cliffs and exposed headlands give the coast its famously rugged profile—views best read from the water.
Selja Monastery and the Legend of St. Sunniva
The guided stop on Selja Island brings you ashore to explore the ancient monastery, climb the monastery tower for expansive views, and visit the Sunnivacave tied to the island’s St. Sunniva legend.
Sea Eagles and Sustainable Salmon Farming
Throughout the voyage you’ll watch for soaring sea eagles and pass local salmon farms, offering a simultaneous view of the region’s wild species and its aquaculture practices.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
This is a coastal reconnaissance experienced at sea speed: a 2 h 40 min loop that opens with views of Måløy from the water, moves past storied fishing islands and lighthouses, pauses for an interpreted ashore visit to Selja, then returns with the peninsula’s cliffs receding astern.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this outing.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Total advertised duration is 2 h 40 min, operating from the meeting point in Måløy (departure from the cruiseport).
The tour departs from Måløy; confirm exact boarding location with the operator before arrival.
The trip includes a guided ashore stop on Selja with time allocated to explore the monastery and Sunnivacave.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs for 2 h 40 min.
Where does the tour depart from?
Departure is from Måløy (the cruiseport in Måløy).
Do we go ashore during the trip?
Yes — the itinerary includes a guided ashore stop on Selja Island to explore the monastery, Sunnivacave and the monastery tower.
What wildlife or industry will we see?
Expect to look for sea eagles and to pass local salmon farms where sustainable aquaculture practices are visible from the boat.
Which landmarks and lighthouses are along the route?
The route passes Silda Island, the Stad Peninsula and lighthouses including Ulvesund, Kråkenes and Skongenes, as well as the village of Selje and the nearby white beach by Selje Church.
Who operates this tour?
The tour is operated by Fjord Guiding AS.