Brim Explorer Ships

Brim Explorer’s ships are purpose-built to offer quiet, sustainable, and immersive experiences at sea. With electric and hybrid-electric propulsion, panoramic views, and modern Scandinavian comfort, our vessels are made to bring you closer to nature, without leaving a trace.

Brim Explorer was founded in 2018 by Agnes Árnadóttir and Espen Larsen-Hakkebo with a bold ambition: to transform tourism at sea. At a time when few dared to challenge the maritime status quo, they launched Brim, Norway’s first purpose-built hybrid-electric sightseeing vessel. Setting a new standard for what sustainable travel on the fjords could look like.

Today, Brim Explorer operates a fleet of electric and hybrid-electric ships designed from the ground up for immersive, low-impact experiences along Norway’s coastline. Each vessel is a floating platform for storytelling, education, and connection, offering front-row seats to nature in silence and comfort.

Our ships aren’t retrofitted fishing boats or repurposed ferries. They’re built specifically for sustainable tourism, with emission-reducing technology, panoramic lounges, heated indoor saloons, and expansive outdoor decks. Whether cruising the Arctic waters of Tromsø or Oslo’s urban fjord, every journey reflects our commitment to responsible innovation and unforgettable guest experiences.

Sustainability isn’t just part of what we do, it’s why we exist. From our propulsion systems to the way we guide and design our tours, Brim Explorer is proof that tourism can be electric, quiet, and deeply meaningful.

MS Brisen is a hybrid-electric catamaran purpose-built for silent fjord cruising in Oslo.

MS Bard is a fully electric catamaran built for smooth, silent cruising along the Norwegian coast.