Stokmarknes – the birthplace of Hurtigruten - Svolvær – gateway to the untamed Lofoten Islands
Sea Eagle Safari
Excursion
Price from $222
Difficulty level
Level 2: Moderate - some mobility needed
Booking code
HR-SKN9C
Duration
2h
Notes
Read the practical information below
Enjoy a scenic boat tour that takes you past the islands and mountains around the Lofoten Islands.
Sail into the Trollfjord and see if your Coastal Express ship can make an impressive 180° turn.
Watch for sea eagles, gulls, and other birds dive and feed on fish near your boat.
You may also see whales, porpoises, basking sharks, and seals.
A smaller boat will meet your ship out at sea to take you on a spectacular journey into Lofoten’s fjords, past islands and steep mountains, and towards the famous Trollfjord. Along the way, keep an eye out for sea eagles soaring overhead, whales surfacing in the water, and seals resting along the shores.
Trollfjord is only 2.5 kilometres long, yet rises with dramatic, sheer mountainsides on both sides. Your Coastal Express ship will sail into the fjord, navigating through its 100-metre entrance before performing its iconic 180° turn inside. From aboard the smaller boat, you’ll have the perfect front-row perspective to photograph and film this impressive manoeuvre.
As we approach Trollfjord, we begin attracting the surrounding birdlife with fish. Gulls may dive for fish right from your hand, while sea eagles circle the boat a few times before swooping down to take their meal from the water. All eagle feeding takes place outside Trollfjord, and stops at the fjord’s entrance to preserve the tranquillity of this unique landscape. This gives you unforgettable opportunities to capture Northern Europe’s largest bird of prey in action.
Practical information
Disembarking port: Tender operation in open sea
Embarking port: Svolvær
Available: Mar 24 - Oct 15
Transportation: Boat
Meals: Coffee and biscuits
Clothes: Comfortable shoes, warm clothing. Life vests are provided
Hurtigruten ships sail into Trollfjord from the end of April depending on sea and ice conditions