Bodø and Saltstraumen
Bodø and Saltstraumen
About the excursion
Bus tour with an audio guide in several languages, including Norwegian, German, English, Mandarin, Spanish and more. Wear good shoes and warm, windproof clothing.
Direction: Northbound
Disembarkation port: Bodø
Embarkation port: Bodø
Time: 13:05 - 15:10
Meal: None
Level: 1 (Read more)
Season: All year round. Please note that from late November to late January there is a polar night period. This results in limited daylight, which may affect the experience of the views and activities that require daylight.
Min/max persons: 1 – 40
Booking reference: BOON2
Price: Price list
Natural forces and spectacular views
Experience Saltstraumen, an impressive natural phenomenon where water is forced through a narrow strait with immense power. Enjoy the stunning landscape along the way and be captivated by the rhythm of nature itself.
On the excursion, you’ll enjoy a short tour of Bodø city center before setting out on a half-hour bus ride through the magnificent Nordland landscape to Saltstraumen, the world’s strongest tidal current. Here, the sea is forced with immense power through the narrow strait, and the difference in water level between the two sides can be up to one meter.
First, you’ll see the current from above as we cross the bridge by bus, before heading down to the water’s edge to experience the powerful water masses up close. The current varies with the tide, making each trip a unique experience. The strong whirlpools can be up to ten meters wide and four to five meters deep – a natural phenomenon you won’t soon forget.
Along the way, we’ll stop so you can see and photograph the swirling waters, before returning to the quay in Bodø and boarding the ship.
Please note that the strength of the currents depends on the tide and tidal activity, and levels cannot be guaranteed as they vary throughout the day. The times for the tides can be checked online before your visit.
Our voyages
North- and southboundRound Voyage
Bergen → Kirkenes → Bergen
NorthboundVoyage North
Bergen → Kirkenes
NorthboundTrondheim–Tromsø Voyage
Trondheim → Tromsø