Experience the majestic natural beauty of Stavanger’s archipelago on a sightseeing cruise to Lysefjord. It’s just a few minutes’ walk from your ship to the spot where you’ll board a smaller vessel designed for cruising the cluster of islands and fjords that surround Stavanger. Skimming through waters dotted with tiny, idyllic islands and shoreline homes you wish you owned, you’ll get a real sense of the local way of life – and even see locals enjoying their relaxed days on these waters, too. As soon as you make the turn and enter the wonderland of Lysefjord, prepare to have your breath taken away. Sheer rocky cliffs vault skyward along both sides of the narrow emerald-green waterway and famous Pulpit Rock juts out 1,900 feet up above your head as you cruise by underneath. Be on the lookout for the sea lions that live in the inner part of the fjord, and for the goats who clamber down a steep hillside to get close to passing boats – and the tasty handouts fed them by curious visitors. Splendid city views and a stop at Helleren Beach for coffee and waffles with sour cream help make the trip back extra sweet.