Oslofjord · Oslo, Norway
A three-course dinner by the chefs of Restaurant Einer, served on a 100% electric boat past the Opera House.
Glide past the Opera House, Akershus Fortress and the Munch Museum as the city lights come on.
The evening in four facts
Dinner across six stops
A dinner cruise out of Oslo comes down to a handful of things you pass and a handful of plates that arrive. Here are the evening's stops in a sensible order, from the gangway to the final stretch.
Treat the six stops as the shape of the evening, not a timetable. The crew sets the pace and the route, and the hour of departure shifts with the date.
What the boat passes
Snøhetta designed the Oslo Opera House, which opened in April 2008 in the Bjørvika district at the head of the fjord. Its angled surfaces of Carrara marble and white granite make it look as if it is rising out of the water, and the roof slopes down to the ground so that visitors can walk up it. Beside the building, a sculpture of stainless steel and glass panels called She Lies floats in the fjord and turns with the wind and the tide.
Akershus Fortress stands on the bank of the Oslofjord. Construction is believed to have begun in the late 1290s under King Haakon V, after an attack on Oslo in 1287 showed that the city's defences were too weak. It has been a royal residence and a military base in its time, and today it houses the temporary office of Norway's prime minister.
The Oslofjord appears in several of Munch's paintings, The Scream and Girls on the Pier among them, and he kept a cottage and studio at Åsgårdstrand on its shore. The new Munch Museum is one of the sights the cruise passes, and from the water it shows its true splendour.
The Oslofjord runs about 120 km, north from the village of Bonn to the capital and then south to the Skagerrak. In the geological sense it is not a fjord, but Norwegian uses the word for inlets like it. The innermost islands each have a character of their own: Hovedøya has monastery ruins, Gressholmen is known for its rabbits, and Nakholmen, Bleikøya and Lindøya for cabins at the water's edge.
At the table
The dinner is three courses cooked by the chefs of Restaurant Einer, who are known for their commitment to quality and sustainability. It follows the season and is pescatarian, with a vegetarian option on request.
Starter, main and dessert are served on board while the boat moves along the fjord, and the cooking pairs traditional Norwegian flavours with modern techniques.
The menu changes with the time of year and centres on fish and seafood, so the dishes you eat in autumn may not be the ones on a summer sailing.
The operator needs to hear about dietary restrictions at least 24 hours before the cruise. Vegetarian dinners are available on request.
Tap water comes with dinner. The bar on board is fully licensed and sells wine, beer and other drinks, which you pay for separately.
Guests praise the flavours and the staff, and a few find the portions small for the fare. Think of it as an elegant three-course dinner with a view rather than a big meal.
Live music is part of the cruise. Guests describe a pianist playing on the lower deck, peaceful rather than loud, and one visitor seated on the upper deck wished for a seat near the piano.
What the fare covers
| On board | How it works | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| The dinner cruise · 2.5 hours | Three courses by the chefs of Restaurant Einer, tap water, live music, and a 100% electric boat with panoramic windows, temperature-controlled saloons and an outside deck. | Couples, families and groups who want dinner and the city's skyline in one evening. |
| Vegetarian dinner | Available on request. The standard menu is seasonal and pescatarian. | Tell the operator at least 24 hours before sailing. |
| Drinks | A fully licensed bar on board sells wine, beer and other drinks. | Paid for on board and not part of the fare; tap water is free. |
| Wheelchair access | The cruise is wheelchair accessible. | Hosts speak English and Norwegian. |
Look at dates and seat options on the same GetYourGuide listing ↗
Getting aboard
Look for the boat docked at Rådhusbrygge 2, just before Piren restaurant. The operator asks guests to be there 15 minutes before the cruise starts.
Choose your date on GetYourGuide and the available starting times appear with it. The cruise lasts 2.5 hours.
Dietary restrictions have to reach the operator at least 24 hours in advance. The menu is seasonal and pescatarian, with a vegetarian option on request.
The saloons are temperature-controlled, the windows are panoramic, and there is an outside deck for fresh air and photographs. Coat hangers are on hand when you step aboard.
Dinner comes with tap water. Wine, beer and other drinks are bought from the licensed bar on board.
Cancelling is free until 24 hours before the cruise, and nothing is charged when you reserve, which suits groups still counting heads.
Notes for planning the night
How 2.5 hours on an electric boat fall into place, and what to know at each step.
Read the note → the foodWhat the chefs of Restaurant Einer serve, who it suits and how to arrange a different menu.
Read the note → the sightsThree landmarks on the route, and a few facts to carry aboard about each.
Read the note → the waterWhat the water you are dining on is, and why Norwegians call it a fjord.
Read the note → the seasonReviews from different months, and what they suggest about dressing and timing.
Read the note → the partyWhat past guests say about bringing a party aboard, and the practical details.
Read the note →FAQ
Tap water is included with the dinner. Wine, beer and other drinks come from the fully licensed bar on board and are paid for separately.
Yes. The standard menu is seasonal and pescatarian, and a vegetarian dinner is available on request. The operator needs to know about any dietary restriction at least 24 hours before the cruise.
At Rådhusbrygge 2, just before Piren restaurant. The operator asks you to arrive 15 minutes before the cruise starts.
Starting times appear when you pick a date on GetYourGuide, and they can differ from one date to the next. The cruise itself lasts 2.5 hours.
It is a three-course dinner of the careful, plated kind. Reviews praise the flavours and some guests find the portions small for the price, so it suits people who want a good dinner with a view rather than a large plate.
One guest booked it for 14 colleagues and wrote about warm staff, good food and music quiet enough to talk over. You can reserve now and pay later, and the operator answered that guest's questions before booking.
The cruise is wheelchair accessible. If your party needs details about boarding, send a question through the GetYourGuide page before you pay.
Cancel at least 24 hours before the cruise and you are refunded in full; reserving now with payment later means nothing is charged up front.
Booking the cruise
One dinner cruise out of central Oslo, with the city's other bookable days and evenings on GetYourGuide if your dates do not fit.
Three courses by the chefs of Restaurant Einer on a 100% electric boat, with live music, an outside deck and the Opera House, Akershus Fortress and the Munch Museum on the route.
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The fare shown is the lowest per-person price; the total for your party appears on GetYourGuide, in your own currency, before any payment.