Local - genuine - Oslo Fjord. Perfect for small groups and families.
Private, skippered boat trips, island landings, watersports, wildlife safaris and fishing trips in the Oslo Fjord from Oslo Harbour and islands in the north, to Færder national park in the south west, and Hvaler national Park in the south east.
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Boat & Board - SUP Island Escape
Take your friends or family out and experience the Oslofjord up close in this all-in-one ocean adventure by boat and paddleboard!A safe and scenic journey along the shore and amongst the islands.Pick up by boat in front of Oslo City HallPrivate cruise to our seaside location at Malmøya, passing the main sights of the Oslo waterfront and surrounding islands.Wetsuit sizing, safety brief.Coastal exploration by standup paddleboard (SUP) with instructor/guideBathing, jacuzzi and Island BBQ *Boat ride back to Oslo, completing a full circuit of the Oslo inner harbour area.* Available with 6 hour option onlyThis experience is perfect if you are a group of friends or a bachelor/bachelorette party, or a family looking for a fun day out together with an activity suitable for all ages and abilities. Special requests welcome.Group size more than 6? Please get in touch so we can put together a package for you.
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Oslo Fjord Exploration: Day Trip with Island Landing
Welcome aboard for a great day out on the water!Available as a 6 or 8 hour experience.We start this adventure with a gentle cruise of the beautiful Oslo waterfront passing all of the main sights, including Oslo City Hall, the Akershus Fortress, Bjørvika with the fabulous Oslo Opera house and Edward Munch Museum.Continuing past Sørenga, we will proceed to take in the views of some of the picturesque islands of the inner Harbour area, including Hovedøya, Bleikøya, Gressholmen, Langøyene and Lindøya, before we pick up the pace and set course for an island landing on one of the many islands outside Sandvika where the afternoon is enjoyed bathing, relaxing, and enjoying a picnic which you brought along, or your skipper arranged for your (on request).Alternatively, and weather permitting, we could go as far out as Håøya to visit the very friendly cashmere goats who spend there summers there, or to the Oscarborg fortress and learn about what happened there when Norway was invaded April 9th 1940. On our way there we may catch a glimpse of sea eagles and seals. Even porpoise and dolphins are known to be spotted out here! Choices are many for this daytrip, and your skipper will be happy to accomodate any special requests.Eventually, we'll have to turn the bow north towards Oslo and enjoy the Oslofjord sunset as we make our way back to the city.Getting closer, we wiill pass the iconic Dyna Fyr, Tjuvholmen with the Astrup Fearnley museum, and Aker Brygge before we disembark at our final destination in front of the Oslo City Hall.Informal commentary, local facts and history provided by your skipper while you can relax and enjoy time on the water.
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Outer Oslo Fjord Fishing Daytrip (From Oslo)
Join us for an unforgettable fishing experience in the outer reaches of the Oslo Fjord!Starting off with a gentle cruise putting Oslo City harbour behind us, enjoying the fresh sea air and maybe a cup of fresh coffee as we adjust our heading for some of Salty Beard's secret fishing spots towards the outer parts of the Oslo Fjord.This trip has a minimum duration of 6 hours, as it requires a 1,5 hours boat ride from Oslo city.We will never claim to be expert anglers, but we do have a few tricks up our sleeve, and we always have a great time out on the water. All equipment is provided, but feel free to bring your own if you wish.Although no guarantees are possible, we often have amazing wildlife encounters with eagles, whale, seal, dolphin and more.Let us know if you are looking for an expert fishing guide to come along - we can arrange that too.We normally advise our guests to bring along some snack or food for a picnic onboard, but if you would like us to organise that just let us know in the comments during checkout and we will make arrangements.This outing can easily be combined with sightseeing, custom pick-ups or drop-offs, or other special wishes you may have.Please note we will always operate well within the legal requirements. Rules and regulations may change, and may prohibit us from fishing certain species, and may limit options as to where and when we can fish. From the 01.01.2026 all fishing will be prohibited in the inner Oslo Fjord, which means our fishing trips will start off with a 1,5 hours boat ride and sea safari before fishing can start south of the island Jeløya. This also means we must plan for a 1,5 hour return to Oslo.
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Lobster Safari (From Son or Moss)
Oslo's best kept secret!Starting off with a gentle cruise putting Oslo City harbour behind us, enjoying the fresh autumn air and a cup of fresh coffee as we adjust our heading for Salty Beard's secret lobster pot spots.Your skipper will have placed the pots a few days in advance, and today they will hopefully return a good catch.The main event of this trip is to see what the ocean brings us from the deep.We may catch lobster, crab, various fish, and maybe some surpises which we haven't seen before.During the experience we often make some interesting wildflife encounters, and may spot eagles (Osprey), seal, wale (porpoise), and other local wildlife.This trip doubles as a sightseeing tour of the harbour and island, and will give you great views of the city waterfront from the water.As we round off the afternoon your skipper will take you back to Oslo city centre where we startedPlease note we will always operate well within the legal requirements. Rules and regulations may change. We cannot guarantee lobster. Lobster fishing is only allowed during the months of October and November.
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Daytrip to Oscarsborg Fortress
Welcome aboard for a great day out on the water, and a visit to the historic fortress of Oscarsborg!We'll start off as we normally do with a tour of the beautiful Oslo sea front passing some of the main sights, including Oslo City Hall, the Akershus Fortress, Bjørvika with the fabulous Oslo Opera house, and Edward Munch Museum. Continuing past Sørenga taking in the views of the picturesque islands of the inner Harbour area, as we head south passing through the myriad of islands outside Sandvika eventually reaching Oscarborg, located on the island of Kaholmen.En route we may catch a glimpse of sea eagles and seals. Even porpoise and dolphins are known to be spotted out here.We'll spend the next few hours exploring the island and the fortress museum by foot, before settling down for a snack, a drink, or a meal at one of the restaurants on the island.Eventually, we'll have to set course back towards Oslo which is a 45 minute sunset cruise away. As we approach Oslo we wiill pass the iconic Dyna Fyr, Tjuvholmen with the Astrup Fearnley museum, and Aker Brygge before we disembark at our final destination in front of the Oslo City Hall.Informal commentary, local facts and history provided by your skipper while you can relax and enjoy time on the water.
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Outer Oslo Fjord Fishing Trip (From Son or Moss)
Join us for an unforgettable fishing experience in the outer reaches of the Oslo Fjord!Starting out from the picturesque sea side village of Son, we set course for some of Salty Beard's favourite fishing spots towards the outer parts of the Oslo Fjord.This trip is available with a duration of 4 or 6, or 8 hours.We will never claim to be expert anglers, but we do have a few tricks up our sleeve, and we always have a great time out on the water. All equipment is provided, but feel free to bring your own if you wish.Although no guarantees are possible, we often have amazing wildlife encounters with eagles, whale, seal, dolphin and more.We normally advise our guests to bring along some snack or food for a picnic onboard, but if you would like us to organise that just let us know in the comments during checkout and we will make arrangements.This outing can easily be combined with sightseeing, custom pick-ups or drop-offs, or other special wishes you may have.Please note we will always operate well within the legal requirements. Rules and regulations may change, and may prohibit us from fishing certain species, and may limit options as to where and when we can fish.
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Overnight Adventure with Island Glamping
Welcome aboard for an Oslo Fjord overnight adventure! A family friendly, hassle-free island glamping experience.Day 1:We start this adventure with a gentle cruise of the beautiful Oslo waterfront passing all of the main sights, including Oslo City Hall, the Akershus Fortress, Bjørvika with the fabulous Oslo Opera house and Edward Munch Museum. Continuing past Sørenga, we will proceed to take in the views of some of the picturesque islands of the inner Harbour area, including Hovedøya, Bleikøya, Gressholmen, Langøyene and Lindøya. The journey continues across the bay to the Sandvika archipelago where we will get up close to the many water front houses along the shoreline and islands there. At this point, we may want to stop for a swim to cool off before we pick up the pace and set course for Håøya to visit the very friendly cashmere goats who spend their summers there. Håøya has a charming cafe and bakery and the best island served cinnamon buns in the Oslo Fjord, along with other speciality foods (and ice cream, ofcourse).Once we feel ready to move on, we will keep heading south through the sound of Drøbak, heading for Løvøya island, where your glamping host will welcome you and get you settled in. Løvøya has beautiful hikes, beaches for bathing, activities for kids, and a cafe.For dinner, you have the choice of the local cafe which has an informal, varied menu, or visit one of the restaurants in the nearby towns of Horten or Åsgårdstrand. High-end dining is available, and can be booked on your behalf upon request.Day 2:After a pleasant evening and a comfortable nights sleep, breakfast at the cafe will get us set up for another magnificent day on the water. We may begin with a tour of the inner harbour of Horten, before we head due east towards Moss, and pass through the quirky little channel. Continuing north through Mossesundet, a seafood lunch in the town of Son may tempt us, either as a sit down or a take away, before we head for Oscarsborg.The history of what happened in the Oslo Fjord when Norway was invaded April 9th 1940 is present in many of the places you will visit, but none more than Oscarsborg Fortress where the shots that sunk german warship Blucher were fired from. An interesting visit for both young and old. Professional guide available.Eventually, we'll have to turn the bow north towards Oslo and enjoy the Oslofjord sunset as we make our way back to the city.Getting closer, we wiill pass the iconic Dyna lighthouse, Tjuvholmen with the Astrup Fearnley museum, and Aker Brygge before we arrive at our final destination in front of the Oslo City Hall, expecting to disembark around 17.00.Informal commentary, local facts and history provided by your skipper while you can relax and enjoy time on the water.Looking to go further? Add a second night, and let's plan something spectacular somewhere in the outer islands of Færder, Hvaler or both.Customise? Ofcourse! Let us know what you have in mind - we are flexible.
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A Local Classic: Oslo Fjord Private Boat Trip
Welcome aboard Salty Beards' Private Boat Trip! A true local classic.During this 4 hour voyage you will get to see the beautiful Oslo sea front from the best seats in the house passing all of the main sights, including Oslo City Hall, the Akershus Fortress, Bjørvika with the fabulous Oslo Opera house and Edward Munch Museum.Continuing past Sørenga, we will proceed to take in the views of the picturesque islands of the inner Harbour area, including Hovedøya, Bleikøya, Gressholmen, Langøyene and Lindøya, before we pass under the Ormsund bridge to see the narrow passages and bathing houses around Paddehavet, Ulvøya, and Malmøya.The journey continues over to Nesodden, through the Steilene islands, across to the Sandvika archipelago where we will get up close to the many water front houses along the shoreline and islands, as we make our way back towards Oslo past Bygdøy and the infamous and beautiful Dyna lighthouse.As we approach Oslo we will find our way under the narrow passage between Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen with the Astrup Fearnley museum, eventually arriving where we started. Informal commentary provided by your skipper while you can relax and enjoy time on the water!This experience can easily be customised according to your preferences. Bathing stops in a secluded bay, visit to a seaside cafe or restaurant, or bring a paddleboard or two along and experience the coastline up close. Choices are many, and we are always happy to make suggestions if you need more ideas.
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Oslo Fjord Wake Surfing
Wave forecast say it's flat? With Salty Beard it is never flat!Oslo is not a surf city, but with large areas of water protected from wind and waves and little other boat traffic the Oslo Fjord is perfect for wake surfing.Our boat creates a deep surfable wave, which we adjust according to group size and experience level.Bring your friends, suit up, and let's go wake surfing!We supply all the equipment - all you need is your bathing shorts/suit and a towel.This is what your experience may look like:- Pick-up at Honnørbrygga in front of Oslo City Hall. Other pickups available on request.- 20 minute boat ride out to our water sports centre at Malmøya.- Safety briefing- Introduction to wake surfing - Wetsuits on, and head out to find the best spot depending on direction of wind.- Wake surf!- Head back to unload wetsuits and boardsOPTIONAL Wake Surf with Après-Surf (6 hours):Relax in the jacuzzi and enjoy a refreshing drink while our chef fires up the BBQ and prepares you a meal. Normally in the style of hamburgers with fries and salad, but other meny options available on request. Please select Après-Surf during checkout.- 20 minute boat ride back to Oslo City HallThis experience is perfect for families, or a group of friends looking for a fun day out.Also great for a bachelor/bachelorette party wanting to give the bride or groom an extra challenge, or a group of full-on watersports enthusiasts wanting to maximize wave-time.Larger groups:We welcome larger groups. Our boat has max capacity of 6 passengers, max 5 during wake surfing. For groups of more than 5 people we can customize and run wake surfing in several sessions, and organise the transport to and from town in several runs. In the meantime we have plenty of other activities available including efoil, SUP, jacuzzi, hiking, fishing and more. Get in touch and we can plan it together!
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Shorefront Events and Special Occasions
Breathtaking Views, Timeless Events. Celebrate Life’s Finest by the Shore.Celebrate your special occasion against the stunning backdrop of the Oslo Fjord, where tranquil waters and open skies set the stage for unforgettable memories.Our truly unique and exclusive seaside location offers an unparalleled blend of natural beauty and refined elegance, creating the perfect setting for small to mediums sized weddings, corporate gatherings, anniversaries, and private parties alike.Guests can enjoy an array of activities—from efoiling, paddleboarding and bathing, to guided boat rides and watersport including wake surfing and more, bringing excitement and adventure to your celebration. Why not start the day with an invigorating yoga session overlooking the water, explore scenic nature hikes teeming with local wildlife, or unwind in a luxurious jacuzzi as the sun sets over the horizon.Whether it’s a sunset cocktail hour, a sophisticated dinner by the waves, or a lively celebration under the stars, every moment is enhanced by the soothing sounds of the sea and the gentle ocean breeze.Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering, a corporate retreat, or a milestone celebration, our expert planning and exquisite catering ensure every detail is taken of.Embrace the harmony of nature and elegance for an extraordinary event where relaxation, adventure, and celebration come together seamlessly and become an unforgettable experience that will be cherished by you and your guests for years to come.Contact us for a quote.
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Outer Oslo Fjord Fishing Trip with Overnight Island Glamping
Combine island glamping with outer oslo fjord fishing in this best of both worlds experience!This trip starts off going fast for 2 hours due south until we reach the outer parts of the Oslo Fjord where the water reaches depths of 200-300 meters.We will spend the day fishing at depths of 50-300 meters hoping to catch BIG, and see species we don't see every day.As the evening approaches we will make our way to our camp for the night: Løvøya, where confortable glamping awaits. Your host will be happy to cook your catch for you, and make it an evening you won't forget.The next day, we will head out to new spots for more fishing before we eventually set our course north and towards Oslo. Arriving at our final destination around 16.00.This outing can easily be combined with island landings, sightseeing, custom pick-ups or drop-offs, or other special wishes you may have.Please note we will always operate well within the legal requirements. Rules and regulations may change, and may prohibit us from cooking our own catch. It is currently not permitted to fish for cod.Depending on availability and how far in advance you book, the overnight stay may need to be moved a nearby hotel. We normally use the hotel on Oscarborg which provides an interesting and spectacular setting. We can also make arrangements for free-camping if you want to make it a true oslo fjord outdoor adventure.
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Oslo Fjord Snorkeling Adventure
Join us for a day out snorkeling amongst the many islands in the Oslo Fjord!A wonderful activity to frame a day out experiencing the Oslo Fjord, which can easily be combined with a visit to one of the many seaside towns or islands for lunch or coffee.Perfect for a family day out, suitable for all ages, all you need to bring is a towel and your swimsuit.Choices are many, so we let the conditions of the day determine exactly where we go, in addition to any special requests your group may have.
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Lobster Safari & Seafood Culinary
Oslo's best kept secret!Only available during the month of October.Welcome aboard for a day at sea filled with fun, excitement, wildlife, local culture, and local seafood culinary.We start the day with a gentle cruise of the beautiful Oslo waterfront from the best seats in the house passing all of the main sights, including Oslo City Hall, the Akershus Fortress, Bjørvika with the fabulous Oslo Opera house and Edward Munch Museum.Continuing past Sørenga, we will proceed to take in the views of the picturesque islands of the inner Harbour area, including Hovedøya, Bleikøya, Gressholmen, Langøyene and Lindøya, before we pick up the pace and set our course due south. During this 2 hour leg of the journey we are likely to make some wildlife encounters, and get an up-close look at the many seafront homes and cottages as we follow the shoreline towards Salty Beard's secret lobster pot spots just south of Jeløya, where the Oslofjord opens up and reveals the horizon. Your skipper will have placed the pots a day or two in advance, and today hopefully they will return a good catch. Once we have pulled our pots, we will make our way to a nearby seaside location for an outdoor meal with the freshest seafood imaginable - a true seafood culinary feast. Sometimes our own catch may be sufficient, but to be on the safe side your skipper will have prepared a locally sourced seafood spread.The precise location will vary, depending on the preferences of the group and conditions of the day.Please note we will always operate well within the legal requirements. Rules and regulations may change. We cannot guarantee lobster.
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Oslo Harbour and Islands Private Sunset Cruise
During this evening cruise we will make a circuit of the beautiful Oslo harbour and island passing some of the main sight of the Oslo sea front, including Oslo City Hall, the Akershus Fortress, Bjørvika with the fabulous Oslo Opera house and Edward Munch Museum.From there we will proceed to take in the views of the picturesque islands of the inner Harbour area, including Hovedøya, Gressholmen, and Lindøya, as well as the infamous and beautiful Dyna lighthouse.As we head back towards Oslo we will pass Tjuvholmen with the Astrup Fearnley museum and Aker Brygge before we disembark at our final destination.Informal commentary provided by your skipper while you can relax and enjoy time on the water.Custom pick-up and drop-off available. Let us know what you are planning and we will be happy to adjust accordingly.Some suggestions:- Dinner before or after? Let us pick you up or take you to a seaside restaurant.- Champagne? Ofcourse! Just leave a note during checkout and we will contact you to make arrangements.Before you book make sure to check what time sunset is for the date you have in mind:https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/norway/oslo
