Boat Trip in the Archipelago

Explore the archipelago by boat! Go ashore and explore the island life, or sit back and just enjoy the relaxing boat trip.

Tønsberg & Færder

Boat Trip in the Nøtterøy Archipelago

Join DS KYSTEN on a trip through Nøtterøy’s archipelago and experience the coast from the deck of Norway’s oldest steam-powered coastal vessel. The trip starts from Tønsberg pier and takes you on four hours of beautiful archipelago idyll.

Perfect for those who want to sit back, breathe in the sea air and enjoy the view in peace and quiet.

Boat Trip in Færder National Park

Fjordtaxi takes you out into Færder National Park, whether you want to experience the coastal landscape for a day or spend the night in a tent, hammock or coastal cabin🏕️

With regular summer routes to Ildverket and Færder Lighthouse or the islands of Ildverket, Vestre Bustein, Mostein and Lindholmen, it’s easy to explore the archipelago – even if you don’t have your own boat.

NB! Summer routes require an advance booking with 3 days’ notice.

Boat Trip between Husøy & Husvik

Skip the detour and hop on Ole III for a quick and free ride between Husøy and Husvik – it only takes two minutes! The ferry runs daily in the summer, fits 11 people, and yes, your bike is welcome too.

Heads up! Sailings might be cancelled if the weather gets rough 🌊

Boat Trip to Bolærne

Flybåten travels from Husvik in Tønsberg to the Bolærne archipelago, part of Færder National Park. Here you can explore Vestre, Mellom and Østre Bolæren, with lovely views, beautiful hiking trails and exciting history.

You can also get to Bolærne with Fjordtaxi 🛥️

Boat Trip to Veierland

Take the Jutøya ferry to Veierland from Tenvik on Nøtterøy or Engø in Sandefjord and enjoy a day on the car-free island. Fine cycle paths and hiking trails await you here, and we recommend stopping off at Dagro’s café or Villa Veierland for a bite to eat on the way.

ℹ️ You can also get to Veierland from Engø in Sandefjord

Along the way, you can greet sheep and cows while enjoying the rural tranquility—so bring your bike on the ferry and explore the island at your own pace.

Borrow a green bike 🚲
Veierland Velforening offers free loan of their green bicycles on the island. After use, they should be neatly returned to Tangen or Vestgården jetty.

Larvik

Boat Trip to Svenner Lighthouse

Take the boat out to Svenner Lighthouse and experience the archipelago at its best! Here you’ll find sun-warmed rocks, clear water and an exciting history. Perfect for a day of swimming, fishing or a stroll around the island🎣

During the season, scheduled ferriesa and taxi boats depart from Stavern to Svenner Lighthouse.

We recommend reserving a seat in advance as the taxi boats have limited capacity!

Island hopping with the Helgeroa Ferries

From late June to early August, jump aboard SKJÆLØY II for some island hopping fun! The route takes you from Langesund to Helgeroa, with stops at Langøya, Siktesøya, Lille Arøya*, and Store Arøya along the way.

On the boat trip, you’ll pass by several highlights of the archipelago – a great way to take in the coastal scenery.

Holmestrand

Summer Boat to Langøya

Langøya, just outside Holmestrand, is a unique environmental project where industrial waste is safely managed and the landscape is being restored after 100 years of limestone quarrying.

The northern part of the island is open to visitors and has hiking trails, paddling huts, and a sculpture park. You can get there by passenger boat in the summer.

Boat Trips for Groups

Are you a group that wants to get out on the water? Several of the boat companies also offer trips for groups – whether it’s a boat trip, a company outing, a stag party or a day out with friends and familie🧑🏻‍👩🏻‍🧒🏻

Some boats will take you out to the lighthouses, others will dock at islands where you can barbecue and swim, and some may even serve food on board.

Book Your Own Boat Transportation

Whether you want to explore the islands, go fishing, go on a seal safari or just enjoy a day at sea, there’s a taxi boat to take you there. An easy and flexible way to experience the archipelago!