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Booking reference: HR-BNN10C

Discover more about Norway’s salmon-farming industry at the Toft Aquaculture Centre, with opportunities to feed the fish, use an underwater camera, and sample fresh salmon.

Highlights

Take a short journey around the beautiful town of Brønnøysund

Enjoy an informative tour at the Norwegian Aquaculture Centre at Toft

Feed the salmon and hear about their marine life from experienced guides

Have a taste of the fresh local Norwegian salmon, famous around the world

About this excursion

You’ll begin with a short bus tour around the charming coastal town of Brønnøysund before crossing the magnificent bridge to the Norwegian Aquaculture Centre in Toft. Here, your guides will share the story of Norway’s world-renowned salmon farming industry and coastal aquaculture traditions.

Norway’s cool, clear coastal waters provide ideal conditions for sustainable and responsible aquaculture. As one of the world’s leading seafood exporters, Norway supplies high-quality fish and seafood enjoyed by millions of people around the globe.

At the Norwegian Aquaculture Centre, you’ll meet the salmon raised here and discover how they live before helping to feed these fascinating creatures. You’ll also learn about the advanced technology used to support salmon growth from egg to fish and have the opportunity to use an underwater camera to observe the salmon up close.

Your visit concludes with a taste of the fresh salmon that has made Norway famous worldwide.

Practical information

Activity level

Moderate: Some mobility needed

Group size

Groups up to 37 guests

Availability

Year-round

Transport

Bus

Food & drink

Small snacks

What to bring

Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing

Good to know

Small snack is a taste of fresh salmon

Voyages with this excursion

This excursion is available on selected Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.

Available: Year-round

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Frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions our guests ask most often

If an excursion is not fully booked, any remaining slots will be available for purchase on board through your Expedition Team. These will be charged in Norwegian Kroner at your ship’s exchange rate.  

However, to ensure yourself a spot, we recommend booking in advance.

You will be able to view them all by logging into your booking here.

If you booked through a travel agent, you can reach out to them for this information.

Yes, you will get a full refund to your original payment method. If that's not possible, we will reach out to check your payment details.

Each of our excursions has a rating to illustrate the level of fitness required. There are four categories, with 1 being the easiest and 4 the most difficult.

Level 1 = Easy: suitable for most

Excursions at this level are physically undemanding and suitable for most people.

Level 2 = Moderate: some mobility needed

Excursions in this category involve a small amount of physical activity, but on easy terrain with few major challenges.

Level 3 = Active: good mobility needed

Excursions in this category are more active and involve outdoor pursuits that require a decent level of fitness. You may be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. They are not suitable for those with limited mobility.

Level 4 = Challenging: good mobility and fitness needed 

These are our most challenging excursions, and require a good level of fitness. They may involve hiking or biking on uneven terrain and may also require specialist equipment. You would be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. Excursions in this category are not suitable for those with limited mobility. 

Prices can vary depending on the season you travel. Costs such as exchange rates and local prices may change from year to year, so we show a “starting from” price as a guide. The exact price will be confirmed when you book.

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