Luxury Pontoon Tours Archipelago and Historic DS Hestmanden

Float through Kristiansand’s picturesque archipelago. Explore Bragdøya with its historic sea houses and ancient rock formations. See the legendary Hestmanden – the ship that survived both World Wars.

Explore the scenic areas around Bragdøya, navigating through calm, sheltered waters. See traditional Norwegian wooden cabins and historic sea houses up close. The boat's unique design allows you to glide close to the shoreline, rock formations, and lush forests.

Cruise to the home port of the legendary D/S Hestmanden, the only remaining Norwegian cargo ship to have survived both World War I and World War II. Get a fantastic close-up view of "The Lucky Ship" while we share some historic fun facts about the ship from 1911. Note: On the rare occasions the ship is sailing to a festival, you will still hear about its story as you pass its historic docks.