Boat Tours from Resö – Archipelago Adventures in Bohuslän with Seal Safaris, Fishing Trips and Lobster Safaris in the Koster Sea

Our guides share their knowledge, stories, and traditions, guiding you safely through the archipelago with care for both guests and the sea. With sustainability as our guiding principle, you’ll enjoy a genuine experience that also helps protect Kosterhavet’s unique marine ecosystem.

From Resö, you can choose several paths into adventure. Explore the charming Koster Islands on a relaxing boat trip through Kosterhavet, continue further west on an exciting seal safari to Ursholmen – Sweden’s westernmost lighthouse station – or try your luck on a traditional fishing trip in Strömstad. For those looking for something truly special, we also offer an exclusive lobster safari in Bohuslän. Here, you’ll experience the thrill as the lobster pots are hauled up and the sea’s black gold is lifted from the depths – an authentic coastal tradition that reaches its peak with the lobster season opening on September 22 – book your place on the lobster safari.

Whichever adventure you choose, you’ll encounter the same essence: dramatic nature, culinary highlights, and the living cultural heritage of the coast. Book your boat tour from Resö today and create memories for life in the magical archipelago of Kosterhavet.

Travel information, prices and departures
from Resö to Koster Islands

Seal safari from
Resö Harbour and Camping

  • Experience: Kosteröarna eller Sälsafari i Kosterhavet
  • Days: Friday
  • Departure: Resö Hamn, 09:45 AM
  • Return: 16:30 AM
  • Time: appr. 6 hours 45 minutes
  • Boat: M/S Kosterskär
  • Adult: Resö-Koster 395 SEK
  • Adult: Resö-Koster-Seal safari Ursholmen 495 SEK
  • Child, 4-12 år 200 SEK
  • Family price 1300 SEK
  • Shrimp sandwich 225 SEK
  • Ham & cheese sandwich 85 SEK
  • Cinnamon bun and coffee 80 SEK

Resö Harbor

  • Experience: Kosteröarna eller Sälsafari i Kosterhavet
  • Days: Fridays
  • Departure: Resö Harbor, 09:45 AM
  • Return: 16:30 PM
  • Travel: appr. 6 hours 45 minutes
  • Boat: M/S Kosterskär
  • Adult, From Resö 395 SEK
  • Child 4-12 years 150 SEK
  • Family price 1300 SEK
  • Shrimp sandwich 225 SEK
  • Ham & cheese sandwich 85 SEK
  • Cinnamon bun and coffee 80 SEK

Resö Harbor

Ticket must be booked in advance.

Pre-order food for larger groups.

Family price includes 2 adults and 2 children.

Children under 4 travel for free.

Toilet available on board.

Beer and wine are sold on board with a full licence.

Snacks and drinks are sold on board.

Subject to weather conditions.

Phone: +46 (0)70-605 81 76
Email: info@selincharter.com

Boat tour from Resö 2026
Koster Islands & Seal Safari to Ursholmen

Timetable: Fridays

Period: 17 and 31 July

  • Experience: Koster Islands and Seal safari from Resö
  • From Resö harbor: 09:45 AM - back appr. 16:30 PM
  • Time at Ursholmen: 1 hour 30 minutes
Week 29

Friday, 17 July
From Resö 
09:45 AM – Resö Hamn
10:00 AM – Resö Camping
10:00 AM – Norra hamnen
10:45 AM – Ekenäs
11:05 AM – Västra Bryggan
11:10 AM – Långagärde
12:00 AM – Ursholmen

13:45 PM – Ursholmen
14:30 PM – Långagärde
14:35 PM – Västra Bryggan
15:00 PM – Ekenäs
16:10 PM – Resö Camping
16:30 PM – Resö Harbor

Week 31

Friday, 31 July
From Resö 
09:45 AM – Resö Hamn
10:00 AM – Resö Camping
10:00 AM – Norra hamnen
10:45 AM – Ekenäs
11:05 AM – Västra Bryggan
11:10 AM – Långagärde
12:00 AM – Ursholmen

13:45 PM – Ursholmen
14:30 PM – Långagärde
14:35 PM – Västra Bryggan
15:00 PM – Ekenäs
16:10 PM – Resö Camping
16:30 PM – Resö Harbor

Resö – the fishing village that opens the door to Kosterhavet Marine National Park

Resö is more than just a place to board a boat – it is a living coastal community where the sea has shaped life for generations. This small fishing village has long been a starting point for shipping, fishing, and boat tours in Bohuslän, and still today it serves as the gateway to the Kosterhavet. From here, people have for centuries traveled to the Koster Islands for trade and community, and further west to Ursholmen – Sweden’s westernmost lighthouse, a landmark for seafarers and a unique destination for today’s seal safaris from Resö and Strömstad.

When you step aboard M/S Sara in Resö, you follow in the footsteps of fishermen and coastal residents who have shaped the archipelago for centuries. The trip to Koster still carries echoes of the old trade routes, while the journey to Ursholmen connects natural experiences with the lighthouse’s historic role. Even our lobster safaris in Bohuslän have deep roots in Resö’s cultural heritage – for generations, fishermen have hauled the sea’s black gold from the depths, a tradition we now invite you to share.

In this way, every boat tour from Resö becomes more than just a journey. It is a living connection between past and present, where the coastal heritage meets Kosterhavet’s unique nature and transforms the experience into something truly special.

Resö - The Gateway to the Koster Sea

Resö is the gateway to the Koster Sea and the Strömstad archipelago – a place where Bohuslän’s nature and culture come together in a truly unique experience. From here, boat tours depart that take you to the Koster Islands, on seal safaris at Ursholmen, or on a traditional fishing trip in Strömstad.

The idyllic village of Resö has lived off the sea for generations. Fishing has always been its lifeline – from mackerel and cod to the legendary black gold of the coast: lobster. Old trade routes connected Resö with neighboring islands, making it a hub for coastal culture in northern Bohuslän.

Just a short boat trip from Resö lies the Koster Islands, known for their unique nature and picturesque communities. For the people of Resö, the islands were both a trading post and a meeting place. Even today, the journey between Resö and Koster remains one of the most popular ways to experience the Koster Sea by boat.

Further west lies Ursholmen, Sweden’s westernmost lighthouse, where seal colonies often rest on the rocks. Here, a seal safari from Strömstad becomes a journey through both nature and history – the lighthouse’s beam has guided seafarers for more than a hundred years.

Today, Resö is the starting point for Selin Charter’s boat tours in Bohuslän and Strömstad. You can choose to discover the Koster Islands, join a seal or mackerel fishing trip, or explore the legendary Alaska Garden. Each tour is a living link between the region’s coastal history and today’s adventures.

Lobster Safari in Bohuslän: From the Black Gold to Today’s Archipelago Adventures

Joining a lobster safari in Strömstad is one of Bohuslän’s most exclusive adventures. Here you’ll feel the thrill as the pots are hauled up, the sea’s black gold emerges from the depths, and you become part of the region’s living traditions.

Since the 1800s, lobster fishing in Bohuslän has been both a livelihood and a source of pride. Lobster quickly became an exclusive trade commodity, sold at auctions in Strömstad and exported to Gothenburg, London, and Paris.

The knowledge of lobster fishing was passed down through generations in Resö. Reading the seabed, placing the pots correctly, and handling the catch were essential life skills. Today, the same craftsmanship forms the basis for the modern lobster safaris from Strömstad, Tanumstrand, Grebbestad, and Resö that Selin Charter offers.

The lobster has transformed from being the coast’s means of survival to a world-renowned delicacy found on the finest restaurant tables. Yet here in Bohuslän, it remains a symbol of cultural heritage – and catching one yourself makes the experience unforgettable.

On a lobster safari in Strömstad with Selin Charter, you’ll head out from Resö with experienced local guides. Together, you’ll haul the pots, hear stories of the coast, and gain insight into why the lobster is called “the black gold of the sea.” The experience is carried out with respect for the marine ecosystem – sustainable, authentic, and close to nature.

Strömstad’s Culture Award 2020 and Tourism Award 2022 were awarded to Helena Lantz, the driving force behind Alaska in Strömstad

The motivation in 2020 read:
The Culture Award of the Year is awarded to Helena Lantz, who runs the popular attraction Hilma’s Alaska on Nord-Långö.

“With drive and enormous dedication, with the goal of keeping a unique cultural heritage alive and preserving old history, Helena Lantz is awarded the prize. The work she puts into making the garden flourish in its finest glory is invaluable. The memory and history of Hilma Svedahl live on through the efforts of Helena Lantz.”

So appreciated – thank you so much!

Our lobster fishing is certified by Nature’s Best

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