Castaway from Alesund for a 3-hour sightseeing boat cruise through the mountainous surrounds of Hjorundfjord to admire its breathtaking natural beauty and learn about the local fishing culture of Borgundfjord. As you depart Aalesund, your guide explains the town's devastating fire of 1904 and the distinct Art Nouveau architecture that remains today. Feel the crisp air as you glide through Hjorundfjord, one of the longest fjords in Norway at 22 miles, with the Sunnmore Alps rising, steep rock walls dropping to the water, and dense forests and green valleys along the shore. You'll pass quaint villages and local farms as you travel south of Aalesund into Borgundfjord, a prominent cod fishing ground in winter. Then sail Vegsundet strait, about a half-mile wide, for a tranquil return to the pier and even more awe-inspiring Norwegian scenery.