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The trips are flexible in terms of starting point, port of call and sailing routes. Flybåten (the flying boat) has its own tour buses that can pick up and drop off, and a large car park by the quay at Husvik.

Flybåten (the flying boat) is a modern catamaran, certified for 76 passengers. The boat has a large sun deck and a bright salon with seating areas. There are two toilets on board, one HC adapted. In collaboration with a catering company, the menu can be adapted to each individual customer. Flybåten has a liquor license for beer and wine.

Tour 1 – Nøtterøy around 2-4 hours
Around Nøtterøy includes a beautiful archipelago, narrow straits, Vrengen bridge, Kongehytta, small house and cottage developments, boating and sailing into the Vestfjorden to Tønsberg Brygge.

Tour 2. Archipelago cruise / Seal and bird safari 1.5-2 hours
Starting from Husvik, you sail past the Viking island of Jarlsø, Husøy and Fjærholmen before entering the beautiful Bjerkesundet. The voyage goes out into the archipelago, between Hvaløy and Gåsøy, and along land on Østre and Mellom Bolæren, where you look up to Grevestuen, among other things. In beautiful Jensesund lies Jensesund Kafè and the small farms from olden times. The last part of the voyage gives you a great view of Vallø and Prins Christian's Battery.

The trip can be extended with a seal and bird safari. Flybåten sails between islets and reefs, and there is a great chance of seeing seals and bustling bird life around Skarvesete. Between Garnholmen and Østre Bolærn you get to see the large cannon batteries, and the trip continues through Kongshavnsund.

Tour 3. Large archipelago cruise 2-3 hours
You sail past the Viking island of Jarlsø, Husøy and Fjærholmen before entering the beautiful Bjerkesundet. The voyage goes south towards Vrengen, where you see great old buildings and several small trading places down by the sea. From Mågerøflaket you catch a glimpse of Kongehytta before you head out into the archipelago towards Østre Bolærn or Fulehuk Lighthouse. You sail along land on the Østre and Mellom Bolæren before turning into beautiful Jensesund with Jensesund Kafè and the small farms from olden times. The voyage goes between Ormøy and Torgersøy before you turn into Husvik.

Tour 4. Inner archipelago cruise 2-3 hours
You sail past the Viking island of Jarlsø, Husøy and Fjærholmen before entering the beautiful Bjerkesundet. From Mågerøflaket you catch a glimpse of Kongehytta before you sail south in the Tjøme archipelago and into the idyllic Røssesund. You pass Ormelet and go under the Røssesund arch bridge. Rica Quality Havna hotel or Sandesund on Hvasser is the tour's final stop. Return with Flybåten's tour bus to the desired location.

Tour 5. Grand tour of the archipelago 4-5 hours
The voyage south is similar to that of tour 4. North you sail through the eastern part of the archipelago and past Fulehuk Lighthouse (weather permitting). You sail along land on Østre and Mellom Bolærn, further through beautiful Jensesund with Jensesund Kafè and the small farms from olden times before you return to Husvik. The trip can be extended by rounding Færder Lighthouse (weather permitting).

Tour 6. Bolærne, the island pearls in the outer Oslofjord 2-4 hours
Østre Bolæren has a panoramic view of the Outer Oslofjord, military history, great hiking trails, rich flora, kiosk, restaurant, sports hall, football field, bathing bays, guest harbour, course and conference facilities and accommodation options. Over 900 different butterfly species have been recorded on the island. It only takes a couple of minutes to walk from the main quay to the restaurant and the marina. Flybåten can arrange puzzle races or guided tours with a duration of 1-2 hours. More information at www.bolerne.no.

Mellom Bolærn is often called "the jewel in the island's jewelry". The island has rich flora, old deciduous forest, Bronze Age burial mounds, coastal path, restored small farms and Graveyard. We disembark in Kongshavnsund, close to the Russian prison camp from the Second World War. After approx. two hour guided tour on hiking trails, you come over to the west side of the island and the small farms in beautiful Jensesund. Here it is possible to have a picnic on benches and tables.
Alternatively, dining at Jensesund Kafè in Vestre Bolæren.

Vestre Bolæren has beautiful Jensesund, a guest harbour, coastal path rental cabins, Bronze Age burial mounds and Kalvenga with a great swimming beach and rocky cliffs in the north. Jensesund Kafè serves good food and drink and can arrange puzzles, activities and entertainment. More information at www.jensesund.no

The trips to Bolærne can be supplemented with an archipelago cruise and dining on board the Flybåten.

Tour 7. Engelsviken and Elingaard Herregård 4-5 hours
Engelsviken is a gem, widely known for its fish soup and the Evert Taube summer show. The fjord crossing from Husvik to Engelsviken in Østfold takes only 25 minutes. The trip can be extended with an archipelago cruise via Bolærne. From Engelsviken, we drive Flybåten's tour bus through beautiful farming countryside to the mighty Elingaard Herregård, once the home of Chancellor of the Exchequer Jens Bjelke (approx. 10 min trip).

Around Elingaard there is a moat, bastions and a large beautiful garden. You will hear Elingaard's interesting history and see the beautiful vaulted cellar. After an hour's tour and some time on your own, you return to Engelsviken. Engelsviken Brygge Restaurant serves all kinds of seafood, but also other food, see www.engelsvikenbrygge.no.

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