Bergen is located on the Norwegian west coast in the depth of a fjord, and has rich history of fishery stretching over a thousand years back. Situated at the very beginning of the fjord, the open sea is reached through the city’s surrounding network of fjords. When sailing along the fjords, bad weather is rarely an issue, as the fjords are well protected from wind under the tall mountains.
Usually a heavy hook with smaller hooks attacked to the cord is used to maximize the likelihood of catching a variety of different kinds of fish. The fish is usually caught at about 40 – 110 meter below sea level, but the advanced fisher will reach fish at 200 meters and deeper. Usual catch is mackerel, cod or pollock of 1-5 kg.
Levang is a historical Norway's smallest and most festive car ferry built by E.M. Moen & Sønner boat building in Risør in 1949. Naturally, it no longer operates with commercial crossings, but thanks to enthusiastic owners, it has been completely renovated - and has started a new and better life as a pleasure craft. Levang was certified in 1994 by the ship control for passenger traffic, touring and blue tours in the area around Bergen.
New radar installed in the summer of 1996. Emergency power unit for 220 V, as well as echo sounder, chart plotter and GPS installed in the spring of 1997. Bar was built in the salon in the winter of 2000 to adapt the boat to blue trips and other festivities.
The tire has been refurbished again, and the night mass was replaced in 2004.
Certified for 62 pers, large oiled wooden deck provides lots of space for comfortable fishing up to 15 fishermen. Under deck you will find a big saloon with dinner tables and bar fitting up to 35 guests.
Lunch and dinners are offered onboard on preliminary request. In line with being on the sea there is a nice seafood menu with focus on shrimps and selected wines to combine it with.
About the boat:
Flat and very stable old fashion car ferry renovated for leisure and fishing trips.
Length 52' (15,85 m), engine 180hp, cruising speed 8 knots.
62 passengers or 15 fishermen at the same time
What's included
- English speaking captain-guide
Not included
- Fishing tackle
- Tapas food buffet or sea food buffet, drinks