4 Tromso Boat Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Tromsø: Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,588 reviews · 5 hours · from $152Our pick

Spend five hours cruising from Tromsø through Ryaøya and Ramfjord with a local captain and English-speaking crew. You can fish for cod, haddock, coalfish, or wolffish, watch for eagles and dolphins, and warm up with thermal suits, hot drinks, snacks, and fresh fish soup. Crew members such as Ken, Christina, and Kristina are known for patient instruction and lively local stories.

“It was so much fun. 4 of us in our early 50’s tried fishing for the first time. We really enjoyed it. Informative trip where we spotted wildlife and birds. The fish soup finished off the trip perfectly. A must do when visiting Tromsø”

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2.Tromsø: Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,217 reviews · from $195

Sail from Tromsø toward Skjervøy for up to 9 hours of whale watching in Arctic fjords. Brim Explorer uses a hybrid-electric catamaran with heated lounges, panoramic windows, Wi-Fi, and outdoor decks. Guides such as Connor, Bee, Adrian, and Ivan may share whale facts and local stories while you search for orcas, humpbacks, fin, and sperm whales.

“Compare to boat journey bus journey was very mesmerising. We are lucky to catch few whales”

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3.Tromsø: Arctic Fjord Cruise With Stop On Land At Fish Racks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,268 reviews · 4 hours · from $125

Spend four hours exploring Tromsø’s fjords aboard Brim Explorer, a warm, stable hybrid-electric catamaran. Guides such as Fred, Tobias, Francesca, and Frida share local stories as you pass fishing villages, see seabirds and marine life, watch the underwater drone, and stop near fish racks or a local fish farm. Lunch and drinks are available to buy.

“Highly recommend the snowshoe tour with Lofoten Insight! We had an amazing experience from start to finish. Our guide was fantastic — incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable about the local area, Norwegian culture, and the surrounding landscape. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and the tour was the perfect way to experience the beauty of Lofoten in winter. A memorable adventure and definitely a highlight of our trip!”

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4.Tromsø: Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,570 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $100Best value

Sail from central Tromsø at 8 p.m. with Polar Adventures and search the Arctic sky for the Aurora Borealis. Guides such as Ken, Holly, Thomas, and Hans Eric help with camera settings, while the crew serves hot chocolate, coffee, tea, cookies, and snacks. You can warm up indoors, then return to the deck when the green lady appears.

“My wife had been trying to see the Northern Lights for several years with no success. Polar Adventures brought to an area with a dazzling display. Tomas our guide kept us informed of the quality of the display, so we could stay inside from the cold. We shared the experience with others on board and we all had a great time. Polar Adventures charged less than half the price of a Viking excursion.”

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