Traverse Norway's most iconic coastal highway — eight dramatic bridges leaping island to island above crashing Atlantic swells — then scan the skerries for basking seals on a private, expert-guided excursion from Kristiansund.
What to expect
Your private guide collects you dockside in a premium vehicle and narrates the geology and fishing heritage as you wind south along the coast. At Storseisundet Bridge — the road's most photographed curve — you step out to feel the spray and frame the shot. A local boat operator takes you close to the seal colonies lounging on wave-washed rocks. The return route winds through the fishing hamlet of Bud for a coffee stop overlooking the open ocean.
Good to know
Allow 4–5 hours; Atlantic Ocean Road is 30 km / ~45 min from port. Pre-book your guide via ToursByLocals and confirm the seal-safari add-on when booking. Check your all-aboard time carefully — departures from Kristiansund before 09:00 give the best light.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Kristiansund — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Kristiansund
- Grip Island: Stave Church, Fishing Village & Sea Crossing
- Norwegian Clipfish Museum: Private Guided Tasting Experience
- Varden Viewpoint & Innlandet Old Town: Private Walking Tour
- Kvernes Stave Church: Private Heritage Tour by Scenic Coast Road
- Mellemværftet Historic Shipyard: Private Guided Workshop Tour