Norway · FJORD CRUISES IN TROMSØ
Good fjord cruises in Tromsø fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Brim Explorer’s Tromsø fjord cruise, with a hybrid-electric catamaran, underwater drone, fish-rack stop, wildlife, and Arctic views.
“The journey was fantastic, also the the ship and the crew. Well prepared, helpful! Recommended trip!”
Cruise Tromsø’s Arctic fjords on a warm, sustainable catamaran with sea eagle sightings, local stories, hot drinks, and photo tips.
“A really interesting and informative cruise, with friendly and helpful guides. The boat is a nice size to walk around, with plenty of space to see the views from the inside and outside the boat. I would definitely recommend :)”
Explore Tromsø’s fjords, snowy valleys, frozen lakes, and coastal viewpoints by minivan, with photo tips, hot chocolate, and lefse cake.
“The tour took us to the hidden gems/viewpoints around Tromso. The guide/driver was really nice and friendly.”
Cruise Tromsø’s Arctic fjords, fish for cod, spot sea eagles, and warm up with fresh fish soup and hot drinks aboard a wooden boat.
“Easy booking and meet up. Both guides very friendly and engaging. Female guide (? Christina) was especially good. Magical views of sunrise and sunset, fun fishing for those who wanted to join in, nice lunch provided. Can't recommend highly enough.”
Cruise Tromsø’s Arctic fjords on a quiet hybrid-electric boat with expert commentary, wildlife watching, and a stop at a historic cod station.
“This was a fantastic way to spend 4-5 hours on the Brim Explorer under the fabulous guidance of our hosts Fred and Massi along with the captain and engineers. We were taken from Tromsø on the electric powered environmentally friendly ship along with 50 other guests. We had the privilege of hearing about the history of the region, viewing mountains, fjords, villages and wonderful snow capped terrain. We stopped along the way to visit a small museum and hear about the historic methods of fishing, hunting and current environmental challenges as well as tasting cod liver oil and fish snacks. The ship is well equipped with a bar to purchase…”
Explore Kvaløya and Sommarøy from Tromsø with a local guide, fjord views, Arctic wildlife chances, small-group transport, and lunch.
““We had an excellent day with Erik. We went on our excursion comfortably in the minibus, while Erik was very informative and kept giving us details about everything. At every place we stopped, he shared information and told us its history. The trip ended with a perfect soup at the hotel in Sommarøy. We highly recommend this excursion. Thank you, Erik, for everything.””
Review of Tromsø’s Arctic Fjord Sightseeing tour, with Sommarøy, Ersfjord, Hella rock carvings, lunch, winter gear, and practical tips.
“Very nice tour Comfortable bus informative guide Had some great photo stops Visited various different scenic areas”
Fish for cod aboard Tromsø’s historic Hermes II, enjoy fresh catch and fjord views, with warm suits, hot drinks, and a friendly crew.
“This was such a fun experience! Great way to get out on the water, see parts of the fjords, and do some fishing. Caught several fish myself and the group caught more than enough to clean and cook for lunch on the way back (was delicious!). The captain and crew were so kind and fun to be with. Learned a lot about the ship, the area, the fish we caught, and much more. Would definitely do this again!”
Review of Tromsø’s Sommarøy fjord tour, with coastal viewpoints, local lunch, small groups, and a seasonal midnight-sun option.
“Really nice Tour, i loved the Landscape. The Tour Guide Mirko did a great Job and showed us some nice places. He also took beautiful pictures and is very kind - fully recommend this Tour.”
Review of Tromsø’s 4.5-hour Polar Fjord yacht cruise, with Arctic scenery, reindeer soup, wildlife, small groups, and an optional hot tub.
“The boat trip was awesome! You HAVE to book the hot tub, it was one of the best things we experienced in our week in Tromsø.”
Cruise Tromsø’s Balsfjorden aboard a 33-meter yacht with Arctic views, reindeer soup, wildlife, hot tub, and an optional polar plunge.
“This was my favorite part of my entire trip. I cannot recommend it enough!!!”
Review of Tromsø’s Arctic Wildlife and Fjord Sightseeing tour, with Kvaløya scenery, Sommarøy beaches, wildlife chances, guides, price, and practical tips.
“Would recommend this tour if you love the beauty of nature. Our guide Adrian was so knowledgable and spoke very good English. Gave us a lot of facts and we took wonderful pictures.”
Explore Kvaløya from Tromsø on a small-group fjord and wildlife tour with local photographers, scenic stops, folklore, and photo tips.
“Super activitée avec george et marianne, même avec un mauvais temps on a pu trouver de supers spot, ils sont très gentils, drôles et généreux. Allez-y sans hésiter !”
Review of Tromsø's 3-hour luxury yacht fjord cruise, with Arctic scenery, thermal suits, fishing, and Norwegian fish soup.
“The tour itself was good, great views and nice boat. But the tour guide was not nice or helpful he wasn’t informative didn’t even know if we saw the island. Fish soup was okay wouldn’t recommend going on the boat hungry. If we had a different guide would have enjoyed the tour better”
Explore Kvaløya and Sommarøy from Tromsø on a small-group fjord tour with hikes, Arctic views, soup lunch, coffee, and snacks.
“Beautiful experience. Unfortunately the weather was not on our side given the bad storm in which we found ourselves but our guide Vera got off very well!Auto-translated”
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