Because a fjord cruise is a short daytime sailing rather than an overnight voyage, you won't find a restaurant or buffet on board — but you won't go hungry either. Planning your trip? See our Nærøyfjord cruise and packing guides too. If you'd rather not think about food at all, the simplest option is a Bergen day tour with lunch already included — check live dates below.
Is food included?
On most fjord day cruises, food is not included in the base fare. What you'll typically find instead is an on-board kiosk or café selling snacks, hot and cold drinks, and light meals. If a specific departure includes a meal, it will say so clearly when you book — the lunch-included Bergen day tour below is the easiest way to have it sorted in advance.
What's usually available on board
Expect a selection along these lines:
- Hot drinks — coffee, tea, hot chocolate (very welcome on a cold deck)
- Cold drinks and water
- Snacks — pastries, chocolate, crisps
- Light meals — sandwiches, wraps, sometimes soup or hot dogs
Selection varies by vessel and season. Winter sailings and smaller boats may offer less, so don't count on a full menu.
Should you bring your own food?
It's a good idea to bring at least a snack, especially if:
- You have dietary requirements (vegan, gluten-free, allergies) — on-board options are limited and may not suit you.
- You're travelling with children who need reliable snacks.
- You're doing a long combined itinerary like Norway in a Nutshell, where the cruise is only one leg of a full day.
A refillable water bottle is always worth packing — see our full packing list.
Eating before and after the cruise
The fjord villages at either end of your sailing have places to eat:
- Flåm has cafés and restaurants near the railway and harbour.
- Gudvangen has options near the ferry dock and the Njardarheimr Viking Village, where Viking-recipe food is part of the experience.
- Bergen, if you're doing a day trip, has an excellent food scene — including the famous Fish Market — for before or after.
Many travellers eat a proper meal in town and treat the on-board kiosk as a top-up.
A note on cost
On-board food and drink is an extra on top of your fare — factor it in when budgeting. A lunch-included tour rolls the midday meal into a single price, while on other departures you'll pay the kiosk separately. See our fjord cruise cost guide for the full picture of what's included and what isn't.
Want the meal sorted in advance? The lunch-included Bergen day tour covers the UNESCO Nærøyfjord cruise, Flåm and Stegastein with lunch in one booking — or compare all Bergen fjord cruise routes if you'd rather weigh the options first.
Fjord Days Where Food Is Taken Care Of
If you'd rather not pack a picnic, several Bergen day tours bundle the eating into the day. Compare the UNESCO Nærøyfjord cruise with lunch included, the full guided day with the Njardarheimr Viking Village in Gudvangen (where Viking-recipe food is part of the visit), the classic Flåm Railway and Stegastein viewpoint combinations above the Aurlandsfjord, and quieter winter Nærøyfjord cruise departures. Browse live prices and availability across all options below.