TROMSØ
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The 10 most popular cruises & boat tours in Tromsø. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Hybrid-electric whale watching from Tromsø to Skjervøy for a close, quiet Arctic cruise with a real chance of orcas and humpbacks.
“Awesome experience, the weather was perfect, the staff super friendly and we saw loads of orcas and some humpbacks. We spent a lot of time with the whales and they came up super close to the boat! 10/10, would recommend and always do the tour again!”
5-hour all-inclusive fjord cruise from Tromsø with fishing, wildlife spotting, and homemade fish soup on a warm boat.
“Even though the skies were only clear for a short period of time that day, the activity still felt worth it as we got the true Nordic winter seafaring experience. The fjords, ice caps, and local ecosystem were still as beautiful while shrouded in snow. The crew of Estefania, Juan, Felicia, Raul, Cristian were very…”
4-hour silent Arctic fjord cruise from Tromsø on a hybrid-electric catamaran, with underwater drone and fish-rack stop.
“Very fun and nice crew! Nice stop with delicious tasting Interesting historic facts on the tour Seeing the majestic fjords from the water was amazing Recommended for all age groups :)”
Tromsø evening aurora cruise with thermal suits, hot drinks, and deck time on the hunt for the green lady. Dinner optional.
“The boat is right outside the Radisson Blu so very convenient for us. We got super lucky - there was a full moon, but we had an amazing experience and got alot of really great pictures! So happy this was the first outing we booked. If you get cold, you can warm up in the…”
A 3.5-hour Arctic fjord cruise from Tromsø on a warm, sustainable catamaran with photo tips and wildlife spotting hopes.
“we had an amazing experience! beautiful weather and breathtaking landscapes, we even had the chance to see an eagle, a fox and lots of seals, the guides Jana & Daniel elevated our experience with lots of interesting arctic facts and joyful vibes”
A warm catamaran Northern Lights cruise from Tromsø with a real 2nd chance guarantee, panoramic viewing, and helpful onboard guides.
“I honestly wasn't sure if it was a real offer since they have very poor customer service and opinions but it's legit and the boat as well as all the crew are very kind. I was two nights in a row with them and didn't manage to see any northern lights due to the weather…”
Silent whale watching from Tromsø on a hybrid-electric boat. Arctic scenery, quiet approach, and a shot at humpbacks or orcas in winter.
“It’s great but it’s a very long day and we didn’t see any whales. Not the tour operators fault of course but best to be mindful of this. But we enjoyed the Artic scenery.”
Three-hour Tromsø aurora dinner on a silent hybrid catamaran: warm cabins, 3-course Nordic seafood meal, and guided northern lights chances.
“We were lucky to see a magnificent display of the Aurora, the crew were friendly, accommodating and informative. We can’t see anywhere to improve our experience.”
Tromsø Arctic fjord cruise with a wildlife-focused guide, thermal suits, fishing breaks, and hearty fish soup plus hot drinks.
“Boating through the fjords and taking in the views while drinking endless hot chocolate was so much fun! The guide and cook were fantastic and super friendly. We got to stop a few times to fish. A few people in our group were able to catch some fish which the cook put in the soup…”
Cruise Tromsø Sound aboard Hermes II, a restored 1917 boat, with warm fish cake, hot drinks, and chances to spot arctic wildlife.
“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…”
