Norway · BOAT TOURS IN TROMSø
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 boat tours in Tromsø worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Warm Tromsø winter fjord cruise with included fishing, thermal suits, hot drinks, and fish soup, plus wildlife spotting.
“Great tour guides and nice balance of wildlife viewing and fishing! Highly recommend!”
Tromsø Arctic fjord cruise on a quiet hybrid catamaran, with an underwater drone look and a stop at the fish racks.
“The cruise was great and our guide Francesca gave us a lot informations and that always with a smile and positive mood. We had the lucky suprise to see some Dolphins, even when this was not the main goal of this tour.”
Evening Northern Lights cruise from Tromsø with deck time, thermal suits, warm drinks, and local guides. Dinner option available.
“it was a very good tour, the guides were very knowledgeable and knew what they were talking about.They were very approachable and nice to talk to.”
Warm 3.5 hour Arctic fjord cruise from Tromsø on a sustainable catamaran, with wildlife, history, and a free photo lesson.
“Even though the weather wasn’t brilliant, Daniel and Luna made it a great experience, and it was great to see a seal, and eagle and a fox. The boat was perfect, allowing you to get outside to get photos, but with free hot drinks inside to warm you up again!”
Tromsø Northern Lights cruise on a warm catamaran with panoramic windows, expert guides, and a 2nd chance guarantee if skies fail.
“Anna and Magnus are amazing. Everythig went fine and we saw an amazing show. We were very lucky! Definitely recommend it.”
Silent hybrid-electric whale watching from Tromsø on a 7 to 9 hour cruise, with a warm cabin, expert guides, and humpback odds.
“The boat and crew were nice. The trip starts with a long 3 hour ride to the whale spotting zone where you stay for 30 mins (the boat never stops though) and then you head back again 3 hours to the place where the boat was originally docked. We unfortunately only saw some orcas far away but we don’t blame it on the crew. For further improvements we strongly recommend that the crew either starts paying a bus to transport people to a dock where the trip on the boat is less hours to the whale spotting zone as the bus is faster than a boat and yes the views…”
Tromsø’s Aurora Dinner Cruise pairs a quiet hybrid-electric catamaran with a warm 3-course Nordic seafood dinner and a shot at the Northern Lights.
“We loved the sustainability emphasis while on our Aurora dinner cruise! The hybrid-electric catamaran was so nice and quiet. Our meal was awesome and thoughtfully prepared. Our guides on the boat taught us interesting facts throughout the night, and our captain made sure we had a perfect opportunity to step outside to see an INCREDIBLE dancing northern lights show when the clouds cleared! We’ll never forget this experience and loved how convenient it was to embark and return! Thank you!!”
Tromsø 5-hour Arctic fjord cruise with fishing, thermal suits, and hot cod soup, guided wildlife spotting from a classic wooden boat.
“The boat was docked at the Northern end of downtown Tromsø, which has convenient EasyPark parking lots nearby. The boat had plenty of space for the entire group; most groups being able to secure their own table the day we went. The crew was absolutely amazing. They tossed frozen fish to show us the white-tailed eagle. They taught us to fish cod and later gutted them, showing us how to identify male and female. The crew member speaking on the mic knew so much about everything, local wildlife, passing locations, and history. They used the cod we made to make a delicious soup for lunch which we also enjoyed with…”
A 4.5-hour fjord cruise from Tromsø on Hermes II, with fishing help, thermal suits, and fresh-catch food when luck strikes.
“great experience! Beautiful scenery and everyone caught a fish!”
Cruise on the historic Hermes II from Tromsø, see Arctic wildlife, and warm up with fish cake and hot drinks on a 2.5-hour fjord trip.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the excursion. The crew was very courteous and friendly. The bridge with the captain could be visited at any time. Despite the onset of darkness due to the time of year, it was still a memorable experience.”
Electric Northern Lights cruise from Tromsø, 3.5 hours with heated decks, vegan soup, expert guide talks, and help with photos.
“The team was very friendly and we were lucky that the weather is nice, only few minutes after cruising, the green lady show herself.”
Half-day Arctic fjord cruise from Tromsø on a hybrid-electric boat with wildlife chances, fishing history stops, and warm onboard comfort.
“We had a wonderful Arctic fjord cruise experience. The staff were very knowledgeable and shared interesting information throughout, making the cruise interactive rather than just a sightseeing trip. The fish tasting was a great addition and tasted excellent. An enjoyable and memorable experience. Thank you very much !”
4-hour Tromsø Arctic Light cruise with a guide, fjords and villages of Kvaløya, and a real shot at midnight sun and puffins.
“Fantastic trip! Our guides were amazing and talked about biology, lifestyle and many more things with great passion! The views were absolutely worth it. Made Some friends with people on board. I would absolutely recommend this tour! 10/10.”
Cozy 4-hour Northern Lights cruise from Tromsø on MS Strønstad, with a museum aurora briefing, warm onboard comfort, and optional sauna or jacuzzi.
“Janna and Oleg were fantastic, the boat is cozy, the sights were amazing.”
Electric boat aurora cruise in Tromsø with a 3-course dinner, welcome drink, and a cozy indoor saloon plus outdoor viewing deck.
“The cruise was not what I was expecting, we didn’t see the northern lights nor did we sail out far enough to be able to see them. The cruise was smooth ride, the welcome onboard champagne was good. However, would be a better experience, if the champagne or welcome drinks were either unlimited for more than one. The food was great, and the service from the staff was friendly. Francesca, was very sweet and nice.”
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