10 Sea Kayaking in Norway Worth Booking

1.Winter Sea Kayaking Tour with Wildlife Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 591 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $225Our pick

Join a small group of up to 10 for 5 to 6 hours of winter kayaking near Tromsø. Guides such as Lauti, Jenka, Eamon, and Bendik provide drysuits, instruction, transfers, and steady support as you paddle past snowy islands, floating ice, seals, sea eagles, and seabirds. Finish by the fire with hot drinks and snacks.

“We had an absolutely fantastic time on the water 💌 Our guide Lauti was very knowledgable and funny and made the stunning trip even better. The groups were small and the pace was very manageable even for beginners. I'm a little scared of water, but Lauti made us feel very safe and made sure the group stayed protected from the rough winter wind at all times. Would highly recommend!!”

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2.Sea Kayaking Tour at Sommarøy

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 115 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $162

Travel from Tromsø to Sommarøy for a guided 5-kilometre sea-kayak outing through sheltered sounds, white beaches, and small islands. English-speaking guides such as Rune, Gaute, and Aymen have led memorable trips here, with stable double kayaks, warm gear, and time for a beach break. Transfers can be added when booking.

“Awesome experience! Great guide and made sure to make the tour feel as authentic and special as possible. A beautiful area to see. Must do if you’re visiting Tromsø!”

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3.Sea Kayaking In Ålesund

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118

Meet at Brunholmen, near Ålesund’s cruise port, for a 2.5-hour guided paddle through Brosundet and nearby waterways. You’ll receive safety instruction, equipment, local history, and several photo stops. Guides such as Linda, Patrick, Kristoff, and Nikita have led recent outings, with flexible times for evening light or sunset.

“This was only my second time kayaking and it was wonderful! Great instruction from Kristoff and it was so cool to see the painted houses up close, as well as kayak through the fjord.”

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4.Oslo Sea Kayak Tour “Fjord City”

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 69 reviews · 2 hours · from $114

Join Mad Goats in Tjuvholmen for a beginner-friendly kayak tour through Oslo’s harbor. You’ll paddle for 1 to 1.5 hours, passing the Opera House, Akershus Fortress, and possibly nearby islands such as Hovedøya. Guides including Olivia and Felix offer calm instruction, while kayaks, safety gear, storage, and a waterproof bag are included.

“Great guide. Wonderful views and experience. Was my first time kayaking, and it was no problem.”

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5.Sea Kayaking Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59Top rated

Meet Outdoor Norway at Evangervegen 32 in Vossevangen for a roughly three-hour lake paddle. You can choose a solo FIT 147 or a stable two-seat LIFESTYLE DUO, with paddle, spray skirt, life jacket, splash jacket, leash, and bilge pump included. A guide can join you, and the activity suits families who want a gentle outing.

“Very helpful staff. Kayaks with the cover bit so you don't get wet. Pretty area to kayak. We enjoyed it!”

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6.Sommarøy Midnight Sun Sea Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 34 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $173

Join Norwegian Travel for a 5 to 7 hour guided sea-kayaking trip from Tromsø to Sommarøy. You will paddle among bright beaches, steep peaks, seabirds, and possible seals, otters, sea eagles, or porpoises beneath the midnight sun. Eamonn has been praised for calm coaching, though guide assignments can vary.

“Als je zoekt naar een avontuurlijke, uitdagende en magische uitstap in Tromsø is dit de beste zomeractiviteit! De gids had respect voor iedereen zijn kajakniveau en zocht de gulden middenweg. Door het uitzicht, de bergen, wildlife en parelwitte stranden waan je jezelf in een of ander exotisch paradijs! Een goede prijs/ kwaliteitverhouding die vooral zichtbaar wordt in de kwalitatieve materialen die je mag gebruiken! Een absolute aanrader voor mensen die op zoek zijn naar net iets meer actie gedurende de vakantie!”

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7.Scenic Double Sea Kayak Tour around Odderoya

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 32 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $125

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kristiansand’s guest harbor for a 2.5-hour double sea kayak trip around historic Odderøya. Learn basic paddling, then pass sandy bays, sea cliffs, the lighthouse, Kilden concert hall, Fiskebrygga, and Kongebrygga. Guides such as Ricky, Amalia, Pat, and Tim are praised for patient instruction.

“An excellent experience in such beautiful, amazing surroundings. Our guides were brilliant, great company and really helpful with all of the group.”

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8.Sea Kayaking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · 4 hours · from $163

Join Lofoten Aktiv AS for a four-hour sea-kayaking trip from Svolvaer. You paddle double kayaks through small islands, bays, and beaches with a local guide such as Odd Krane, watching for seabirds and white-tailed sea eagles while learning about Lofoten’s nature and culture.

“We had an amazing kayaking tour with Lofoten Aktiv AS in april. Our guide Odd is a local who knows the Lofoten Islands inside out. Not only did he have interesting information about nature and history to share, he also had all kinds of funny anecdotes up his sleeve :) He was very patient and explained everything clearly as he familiarized us with the equipment. He placed a high priority on safety, so we felt safe at all times. Although we did the tour in winter, we weren't cold at all with the vests and gloves. I particularly like the fact that Lofoten Aktiv AS is a certified eco-tourism provider…”

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9.Rental – Sea Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 13 reviews · 1 day · from $50Best value

Paddle Vangsvatnet independently in a single kayak, double kayak, or three-seat canoe. Outdoor Norway supplies a paddle, spray skirt, life jacket, splash jacket, bilge pump, and leash. The calm mountain lake suits beginners with some paddling experience, while touring kayaks offer good speed and handling for longer outings.

“awesome guide and experience :) attendant was really nice and friendly and helpful in getting the kayaks into the water”

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10.Lillesand Coastal Kayak Tour: Explore Norway beautiful coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $156

Join Hakeem and the Padlegleden team for a three-hour coastal kayak trip from Kokkenes 18 in Lillesand. You will paddle between small islands and smooth rocks, with instruction, stable equipment, local stories, and a route shaped by the weather. No previous kayaking experience is required.

“We had such a fantastic time! The kayaking was fun without being super strenuous, Hakeem was very knowledgable and great company, and the scenery was beautiful. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Kristiansand. Thank you!”

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