Norway · BOAT TRIPS IN TROMSø
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 boat trips in Tromsø worth the money in an expensive country, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
5-hour Tromsø Arctic fjord cruise with fishing included, wildlife spotting, thermal suits, and fresh fish soup on a warm boat.
“gorgeous views and yummy soup - very nice and chatty crew :)”
A 4-hour Tromsø fjord catamaran cruise with silent hybrid-electric sailing, an underwater drone, and a fish farm stop for Arctic sea views.
“Amazing experience, breathtaking. always something to look out for and beautiful views and scenery, took some great photo’s. Very informative even though we were outside most of the time. Stopped off at an old fishing museum which was interesting.”
Tromsø evening Aurora cruise with warm drinks, thermal suits, and crew coaching your phone photos as the Green Lady dances over the fjord.
“Wonderful cruise and Ken was very helpful and went beyond to find the Northern lights which we saw. Thank you so much”
Warm Tromsø fjord cruise by sustainable catamaran with guides Jana and Daniel, sea-eagle and seal spotting, free photo tips, and tea.
“Great cruise. Good guides, beautiful scenery. One of the better cruises I did this week.”
Warm Tromsø Northern Lights cruise on a quiet catamaran, with panoramic windows, outdoor decks, and a free second chance if skies disappoint.
“We were lucky enough to see aurora borealis for pretty much our whole trip, it was a great night and the guides are lovely and very helpful. We got some great pictures !”
Silent hybrid-electric whale cruise from Tromsø to Skjervøy and Kvaenangen, warm boat, engine-off approach, 7-9 hours.
“Expected to go to skjervoy instead ended up much further out in opposite direction, took 5 hours to get there, boat wait 5 mins and went to leave then another boat in front turned as they saw a whale, ours turned we literally saw a tail then the boat turned & went really fast we all thought they were heading to see more whales but instead we had a n extremely rough boat trip home on blue route. No explanation as to why they literally moved off quickly as soon as we saw a whale. A bit disappointed considering it cost €180. However the fjords and scenery on the way were…”
Sail Tromsø by quiet hybrid-electric catamaran for a Nordic 3-course dinner, with chances to spot the Northern Lights.
“Managed to see aurora 3 times. Food is delicious. Crew members are friendly”
A guided Tromsø fjord cruise with Arctic fishing, thermal suits, and hot drinks, ending with lunch fish soup from your catch.
“The international team on board gave us a warm welcome. Our group caught 3 big cods and we enjoyed a delicious soup.”
Sail Tromsø fjords on Hermes II, fish with supplied rods, stay warm in thermal suits, and eat fresh local fish cooked on board.
“Had an amazing time on the fishing trip. The guides were friendly and helpful with setting you up to fish. Even if you don't catch anything (which I did) it was still a great time with amazing views.”
Cruise on the restored 1917 Hermes II through Tromsø Sound with warm fish cake, hot drinks, and Arctic wildlife like eagles and seals.
“Very interesting tour! Guides are friendly and make sure attendees’ welfare are attended to.”
3.5-hour electric Northern Lights cruise from Tromsø, with heated lounges, vegan soup, and guides hunting clear fjord skies.
“Beautiful Cruise ! Had to say much more than I expected ! The atmosphere on board is sooo comfy, warm and softy (the playlist was insaaaane), the whole team is wonderful, guides are very relevant and funny ! They told us many things about the northern lights, the landscape and wildlife around here. We even had the chance to see northern lights, captain and guides made everything to let us enjoy it as much as possible. Must do this cruise !!”
Half-day arctic fjord cruise from Tromsø with a hybrid-electric boat, live guide commentary, and stops at Ramfjorden and Kvaløya.
“A very relaxing, smooth ride, in a warm and comfortable environment, with one stop/disembarking and a short, very informative lecture. The views are beautiful. Definitely would suggest it.”
4-hour Tromsø Arctic light cruise with an English guide, fjord views, open ocean air, and a real shot at puffins.
“We started too late as there was a miscommunication between the crew and the provider - 8pm vs 9pm departure - but that didn’t matter, the cruise itself was great. Stunning views. There were fur seat covers and blankets to help against the cold outside, also some binoculars which were great to see the puffins flitting by. One could of course also go inside to warm up…and our guide (Frida?) told us some interesting facts about the surroundings and the Arctic life.”
Tromsø Northern Lights cruise on MS Strønstad, cozy vintage boat, museum briefing, fjord views, coffee, plus sauna or jacuzzi slots.
“Janna and Oleg were fantastic, the boat is cozy, the sights were amazing.”
Sail Tromsøya by quiet electric boat for an aurora search with a 3-course dinner, warm saloon time, and a viewing deck.
“The Aurora cuisine cruise was just okay, I would say. We weren’t very impressed with the food or food selections for the dinner. I was kind of surprised that they served an appetizer and entree, both fish dishes. There were no sides served with the dinner which I also thought was weird; it was just a piece of fish. No northern lights were seen, but we knew that was going to be hit or miss. The boat didn’t travel far enough away from the city lights to really see if the northern lights were present. On the plus side, the staff was very sweet and knowledgeable. Overall, it was just…”
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