Celebrate the Constitution Day with Norway Yacht Charter

Liv Tagestad | 22. april 2026

Celebrate May 17th on the Oslofjord with Norway Yacht Charter! From a relaxed brunch cruise in the morning to a DJ party on a sailing vessel in the evening, we have something for everyone. We sail from Rådhusbrygge 3 all day, and you choose whether to start the national day with a leisurely brunch on the fjord, take a guided sightseeing tour past Oslo’s most famous landmarks, or keep the party going into the evening with great music and good company. All departures from Rådhusbrygge 3.

Scroll down to see all options and find what suits you best.

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Brunch Cruise

10:30 AM

Start the national day with a relaxing cruise on the Oslofjord. Enjoy a brunch buffet, a welcome drink and stunning views of Oslo from a classic sailing vessel. A social and laid-back experience, perfect for those who want to celebrate May 17th without the stress and crowds.

Departure: 10:30 AM from Rådhusbrygge 3
Return: 1:00 PM
Price: NOK 975 (includes cruise, buffet and welcome drink)
Early Bird: up to 20% discount when booking in advance

Brunch Cruise Booking and more info HERE

Fjord Sightseeing

10:30 AM

Welcome to Oslo’s original fjord sightseeing! Since 1946, Norway Yacht Charter has shown guests the most beautiful sides of the Oslofjord. Join a 2-hour guided cruise on a classic sailing vessel and experience Oslo from the sea. During the tour we sail through narrow sounds and peaceful bays, surrounded by islands with beautiful summer cottages. The tour starts in central Oslo and takes you to the fjord’s most famous landmarks, including Akershus Fortress, the Opera House, Hovedøya and Bygdøy, as well as the historic lighthouses that have lit the fjord for generations.

The vessel has heat lamps and plenty of blankets on board, and food and drinks are available at the bar. Full licensing on board.

Departure: 10:30 AM from Rådhusbrygge 3
Return: 12:30 PM
Price: NOK 527
Early Bird: up to 20% discount when booking in advance

Fjord Sightseeing Booking and more info HERE

Mini Cruise

1:00 PM

Discover Oslo from the water in just 50 minutes! Mini Cruise is perfect for visitors with limited time who still want to experience the beauty of the Oslofjord. Sail on board a classic wooden vessel past the Opera House, Akershus Fortress and idyllic islands. Learn about the sights through an English audio guide played over the speakers on board, or use the Oslo Fjord Guide app available in 13 languages.

Food and drinks are available throughout, and full licensing is on board.

Departure: 1:00 PM from Rådhusbrygge 3
Return: 1:50 PM
Price: NOK 282
Early Bird: up to 20% discount when booking in advance

Mini Cruise Booking and more info HERE

Summer Evening on the Oslofjord

7:00 PM

Join a 3-hour cruise on board a traditional sailing vessel passing through a labyrinth of green islands in the Oslofjord. Sit back and enjoy the nature and surroundings while helping yourself to prawns from the prawn buffet. The vessel’s bar has full licensing.

The ticket includes the prawn buffet, where you can eat as much as you like.

Departure: 7:00 PM from Rådhusbrygge 3,
Return: 10:00 PM
Price: NOK 687

Summer Evening on the Oslofjord Booking and more info HERE

DJ Cruise on a Classic Sailing Vessel

7:15 PM, 8:15 PM & 9:15 PM

Start the evening in great spirits on the Oslofjord! On board the classic sailing vessel S/S Christiania you get a DJ, bar and stunning views of Oslo. The bar on board has full licensing. A social and flexible experience where you can hop on and off the boat throughout the evening.

The DJ plays from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and guests are welcome to stay on board for the entire period.

Departures: 7:15 PM, 8:15 PM and 9:15 PM from Rådhusbrygge 3
Return: 8:05 PM, 9:05 PM and 10:05 PM
Price: NOK 299
Early Bird: up to 20% discount when booking in advance

DJ Cruise Booking and more info HERE

17.mai-cruise med DJ på en seilskute!

Liv Tagestad | 11. mai 2024

Bli med på en uforglemmelig 17. mai-feiring med en vri

Sett seil med DJ Finson ombord på en majestetisk seilskute i Oslofjorden. La oss ta deg med på en musikalsk reise mens du nyter den fantastiske utsikten over fjorden og Oslos vakre skyline.

Ta en rask tur på 1 time for kun kr. 229,- eller nyt et lengre cruise på 2,5 timer for bare kr. 395,-. Uansett hva du velger, vil vårt erfarne mannskap sørge for at du får en minneverdig opplevelse.

Mat og drikke? Selvfølgelig har vi mye godt å by på her også! Vi kan friste med “17.mai-klassikerne” is, pølser og vafler, og mer maritimt inspirerte retter som reketallerken med loff og vår populære fiskesuppe. Og selvfølgelig har vi alle rettigheter, så det er ingen grunn til å ikke løfte glasset og skåle for Norge!

Avganger kl. 18:30 og 20:00 for vårt 1-timescruise, og kl. 18:30 for det utvidede 2,5-timerscruiset der man blir med på to runder i Oslofjorden. DJ Finson vil sørge for den perfekte feststemningen mens vi seiler forbi Oslos havneområder og vinker til folk på bryggene!

Sikre deg dine billetter nå!

Besøk vår kiosk på Rådhusbrygge 3 eller bestill enkelt på www.nyc.no. Ikke gå glipp av denne hyggelige feiringen av nasjonaldagen – bli med oss på fjorden for å skape en unik og feststemt dag!

Information in English:

Join an unforgettable May 17 celebration with a twist!

Set sail with DJ Finson on board a majestic sailing ship in the Oslo Fjord. Let us take you on a musical journey while you enjoy the fantastic view over the fjord and Oslo’s beautiful skyline.

Take a quick trip of 1 hour for only NOK 229 or enjoy a longer cruise of 2.5 hours for just NOK 395. Whatever you choose, our experienced crew will ensure you have a memorable experience.

Food and drinks? Of course, we have a lot of good things to offer here too! Maybe we can tempt you with the “May 17 classics” ice cream, sausages and waffles, or more maritime-inspired dishes such as the prawn plate with bread and our popular fish soup. And of course we have delicious wine, beer and cocktails on board, so there is no reason not to raise a glass and toast to Norways constitution day!

Departures at 18:30 and 20:00 for our 1-hour cruise, and at 18:30 for the extended 2.5-hour cruise where you take part in two rounds in the Oslo Fjord. DJ Finson will ensure the perfect party atmosphere as we sail past Oslo’s harbor areas and wave to people on the wharves!

Get your tickets now!

Visit our kiosk at Rådhusbrygge 3 or order easily at www.nyc.no. Don’t miss this unique celebration of the national day – join us on the fjord to create a great and festive day!

Meet us at ITB Berlin 2024

4dministra-Tor | 5. mars 2024

We are participating at ITB Berlin 5 – 8 March!

You will find us in hall 18, at stand number 509. You are welcome to have a chat with us, or to watch the video from our beautiful and unique Oslofjord.

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Trying to set a good example in the awareness of the CO 2 impact

Mary Mselem | 25. april 2019

Understanding CO2 – The Basics

What is CO2? We hear about this constantly, but what do we really know about it? It harms mother earth. Fortunately, we now have increased focus on CO2.

Electric cars, electric bicycles, electric ferries and similar alternatives all seem less harmful to our environment than diesel and gasoline engines. However, are they truly better?

CO2 is the chemical abbreviation for carbon dioxide. This is a necessary gas, but it can also be harmful.

The Dual Nature of CO2

Necessary CO2

CO2 is found naturally in both air and water. Through photosynthesis in green plants and when living organisms breathe, carbon dioxide goes through a continuous cycle. It moves from death to living nature and then back to dead nature again. Therefore, CO2 is essential for all life on Earth.

Furthermore, CO2 affects the atmosphere’s ability to retain heat. Thus, the gas influences our climate. In this way, CO2 is both important and necessary.

Harmful CO2

On the other hand, harmful CO2 is generated by burning fossil fuels. Coal, natural gas and petroleum products like gasoline and diesel oil all produce CO2. Several other types of oil also contribute. Parts of industry and the transport sector release significant amounts of CO2. Because this gas is released into the atmosphere to such a large extent, it contributes significantly to man-made climate change.

Our Environmental Initiative

We have decided to honor planet earth by making people aware of their carbon dioxide footprint. On our tickets sold, we tell passengers how environmentally friendly they have been by choosing our service. Besides the financial information, we also give them the sum of CO2 used during their journey.

Foto av Kristian Qvigstad

Leadership in Sustainability

Kristian Qvigstad is one of Norway Yacht Charter’s leaders. He is working tirelessly for the environment. Moreover, he has lobbied for the necessity to show all people their CO2 use.

His main goal: Give receipts on all purchased goods showing the CO2 value. This way people will become more aware of their consumption and their footprint.

Oslo’s Green Capital Initiative

As the green capital of Europe 2019, Oslo was chosen to pioneer new ways of making people more concerned with their personal consumption. While governmental policies can set goals, the most important factor in reducing harmful CO2 is a mental change among all of us.

Practical Sustainability Tips

Reuse what you have
What you already own is less harmful to the world than buying new items. For instance, remember that plastic bags are harmful. Instead, reuse them.

Choose the Bygdøy Ferry
Taking the ferry to Bygdøy has less climate impact than you might imagine. Admittedly, we might produce more CO2 than some buses and cars. Nevertheless, it’s far less than you expect.

We will show the exact CO2 amount on our receipts. In this way, we become an inspiration to other companies. We demonstrate how to raise awareness of the CO2 impact.

The sculpture “Dykkaren” (the diver) is photographed numerous times.

Mary Mselem | 9. januar 2019

The Diver

We are so excited to be neighbor with the “diver” on the honorary pier between City Hall pier no 2 and 3. It’s amazing to see the hordes of people photographing the statue of brilliant polished stainless steel with a mirror-shiny surface.

It is sensational to see how many photos are being posted on social media, and only on Instagram, we found more than 280 photographs.

“Dykkaren” the statue, is created by Ola Enstad. The diver looks out over the magnificent Oslo fjord and is fully suited in scuba gear. The diver has crossed arms over his chest and is leaning slightly forward to dive into the water.

Dykkeren av Ola Enstad

From Wikipedia, we can read that the artist has at least 3 noteworthy statues in Oslo, the “Fist and Rose” on Lilletorget and the 6 divers heading into the Akerselva. He is a renowned artist and his work is esthetic and figurative.

The honorary pier or “Honnørbrygga” – bear witness to many historical events, the most significant is the landing where the Norwegian King returned after the WWII. There is pride in the spot where the diver is placed and is one of the most scenic positions in Oslo. Many of the photos posted also include all the beautiful sailing ships and the classic fjord sightseeing boats.
Come see for yourself. Location Honnørbrygga – next to City Hall pier 3 in Oslo.

Fjord sightseeing.

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S/S Christiania last sailing ship ever to be re-launched on Sjursøya?

Mary Mselem | 1. november 2018

After annual service S/S Christiania is re-launched from the dock at Sjursøya, Oslo.

The dock is the last of its size in Oslo, and is planned to cease operation at the end of this year, and in that case Christiania is the last commercial vessel to be launched at this dock. As such this launching is history in the making.

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S/S Christiania at Sjursøya Dock from Helge Hafstad on Vimeo.

Heggholmen Light house in the Oslo Fjord

Mary Mselem | 23. oktober 2018

The white building at Heggholmen, the oldest lighthouse in the Oslo fjord

The very first light housekeeper at Heggholmen signed a contract to have this powerful light shining from his bedroom window to guide the ships towards the harbor at night. At that time only sailing ships were in use, and you can imagine the Light house keepers surprise when one night he woke when the bowsprit of a ship came crashing through the window of his bedroom.

Heggholmen is located on Heggholmen in inner Oslo fjord, at the main entrance to Oslo harbor. The lighthouse is built as a corner lamp on a wooden building. On the roof of the building there is a tower with a fog watch and nautophone. The building as today was built in 1876 and it was built in Swiss style. The lighthouse differs in this way from most of the other woods in the country. At its location in the inner Oslo fjord, the light house has great environmental significance.

The lighthouse gained electrical operation in 1928 as the first in Norway, and was automated in 1959. The four-quarter position was retrenched in 1972, and has since been unmanned.

Protection Status: protected by the Cultural Memory Act 1997
Owner: Oslo Havn

Today it is a meeting and representation room for Oslo Harbor.

Heggholmen light house

When passing the light house on the 2 hour sightseeing tour on the Oslo fjord, a lot of passengers belive this to be a church. This is a gem of lighthouses in the inner part of the Oslofjord.

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