Tromsø · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
A winter trip here has room for four or five bookings, no more. These 15 cruises & boat tours are the ones that justify a slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get back to watching the forecast.
Silent hybrid-electric whale watching from Tromsø in Arctic fjords, with heated panoramic lounges, expert English guides, and strong odds of orcas.
“Really recommend this trip, the guides were super nice and knowledgeable. We were very lucky and got to see a bunch of orcas ! But even if you don’t see them the view is amazing”
5-hour Tromsø fjord and fishing cruise on Capella, Ryøya wildlife spotting, Ramfjord fishing, and homemade fish soup with hot drinks.
“Everything is more than perfect! Excellent job ,the crew is very nice and welcoming! And the fish soup it's one of the best ever!! 10 stars”
Tromsø Arctic fjord cruise on a hybrid-electric catamaran with underwater drone, multiple photo stops, and a fish racks stop.
“Easy access , great boat and very interesting area. We didn’t go in whale season, but the history was great.”
Tromsø evening aurora cruise with deck time, thermal suits, warm drinks, and crew-led guidance to spot and photograph the Northern Lights.
“We have northern lights!! Despite the cloudy weather, this tour turned out to be an incredible experience. Our tour guide, Holly, was not only sweet but also very informative. The captain also did an amazing job of chasing the Aurora, using an app to try to find gaps in the sky, and we sailed for miles to try and catch glimpses of it. I believe those who give bad reviews were not lucky and missed the northern lights; however, before we boarded, the guides were honest about our chances of seeing the lights, giving us a 50% estimate and offering a full refund if we chose to get off the…”
Warm catamaran fjord cruise from Tromsø with guides, sea-eagle and seal chances, Arctic views, and a free photo lesson over 3.5 hours.
“Everything was fine. The only thing that can be approved upon was the getting on and off the ship. It was very dangerous getting on and off and my spouse actually feel going off the ship. She”
A warm catamaran hunt for the Northern Lights in Tromsø, with panoramic views, onboard Aurora talks, and a free second chance if clouds win.
“We went for northern light tour with Dua and Maria as our guide. They both amazing. Funny, energetic, and take good picture of me. They are very kind and helpful. We don’t get to see full northern light because of the clouds, but the captain can get us the gap between the clouds so we can see the northern light. Thank you for the amazing experience!”
Silent whale watching from Tromsø on a hybrid-electric boat, warm cabin and quiet engine, long scenic fjord cruise toward Skjervøy.
“Arrived to boat to be greeted with a rude lady what was directing people on the boat only asked if it was the right boat Anyway took many hours to get there in Baltic conditions which was no problem Until they started telling us information that basically they don’t think the whales are there now because they’ve left the area early Why take my money selling it as a whale watching trip ? If you think we won’t have nothing to see we should of been given the chance to cancel We eventually got to the area seen other boats looking seen a fin of a Orca out boat sound…”
3-hour Tromsø aurora dinner cruise on a quiet hybrid-electric catamaran, with a hot Nordic 3-course meal and panoramic Arctic night skies.
“Really enjoyed this experience. The meal was nice and the staff was excellent.”
5-hour Tromsø fjord cruise with thermal suits, Arctic cod fishing, wildlife spotting, and a warm lunch fish soup included.
“Excellent boat trip. Staff were enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Raul was excellent and made the trip explaining the geology and the local history. We saw the Eagles and learned so much in the trip.”
2.5-hour cruise on the restored 1917 Hermes II from Tromsø Sound, with warm fish cake and hot drinks, plus wildlife spotting.
“We thoroughly recommend the History cruise- it was great fun, hugely entertaining and great value for money. Wrap up warmly because you are out on the sea and it was snowing and bitterly cold but the crew do all they can to make everyone comfortable, there are blankets and snowsuits, hot drinks and you can go inside if necessary but that means you miss out on all the fun. Sea eagles come to the skipper's call, really close, we spotted reindeer, loads of sea ducks. The crew tell stories that are entertaining and interesting. They are very cheerful and clearly love their work, and are proud of their boat. It's…”
Electric fjord cruise from Tromsø with heated lounges, vegan soup, and expert-led Aurora hunting for the best Northern Lights.
“Extremely interesting and fabulous that we were able to find a viewing place to see the Northern Lights”
Half-day Arctic fjord cruise from Tromso on a hybrid-electric boat, with live guide stories, wildlife spotting, and a fishing-facility stop.
“Cruise was fun and interesting but the stop at the old cannery--one hour--was a total waste of time. We would have preferred a 2.5 hour trip and a reduced price.”
Half-day fjord fishing cruise from Tromsø on Hermes II with thermal suits, rods, and fresh Norwegian fish cooked onboard.
“Outstanding trip. The fishing was great, scenery and wildlife amazing, but what made it was the fishing guides and the Captain, wonderful hospitality. Made the trip enjoyable for all ages from 7 to 67!”
Cozy Northern Lights cruise from Tromsø on vintage MS Strønstad, with a pre-sailing aurora briefing, warm drinks, sauna, and fjord views.
“Despite not really seeing the northern lights (we just didn’t get lucky), the adventure was really great. The guides were welcoming and friendly and full of interesting information. The boat was cool to explore and we enjoyed meeting the captain and travelling through the fjords on different decks of the boat. The guests and guides were an eclectic mix of different nationalities and we really enjoyed chatting with the whole crew.”
Tromso aurora cruise with an electric boat, welcome drink, and 3-course dinner, plus northern lights viewing around Tromsoya.
“Don’t go hungry and if you don’t like fish order the vegetarian. The boat was lovely as was the view. They had someone talking (giving an aura lesson) most of the time. It would have been nice just to enjoy the scenery and the company that I went with. Upstairs inside deck was freezing!!”
Every kind of Arctic day, and the best of each.
