The 4 Tromso Boat Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing Experience

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

Spend five hours cruising Tromsø’s fjords with local guides such as Ken, Kristina and Carolina. You’ll visit Rya Island and Ramfjord, try for cod and haddock, watch for eagles and foxes, and warm up with drinks, cookies, thermal suits and fresh fish soup.

“The trip was very relaxed we could wander around the boat inside and out . We could help ourselves to hot and cold drinks and delicious biscuits all day . The guides were friendly , helpful and informative. The scenery was stunning. We saw a beautiful red fox who came to the shore to eat a fish tossed out by the crew. The fishing was fun and several groups caught cod. The fish soup was delicious and there was plenty for second helpings . A free day”

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2.Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat

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

Join Brim Explorer for a 7 to 9 hour whale search from Tromsø to Skjervøy. Guides including Connor, Bee, Adrian and Ivan have led lively wildlife talks, while the hybrid catamaran offers warm lounges, panoramic windows, Wi-Fi and outdoor decks.

“Our guide Connor was brilliant, you would not expect Aussie in the arctic! He was funny as well as helpful and informative.”

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

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

Cruise from Tromsø through Ramfjorden, Rystraumen, and nearby Arctic waters on a quiet hybrid-electric catamaran. Your English-speaking guides may include Tobias, Fred, Frida, or Francesca. Expect fjord views, an underwater drone, eagle and dolphin sightings, and a weather-dependent stop at local fish racks.

“A guide was amazing, I don’t remember her name but she was from Sweden, her knowledge about nature and fiords was amazing, she also was very friendly and talkative as she was very happy to answer any questions.”

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4.Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional)

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

Leave Tromsø’s city-center pier at 8 p.m. for a three-and-a-half-hour Aurora cruise. Guides such as Ken, Holly, Thomas, and Hans Eric help you understand the lights and set up your camera. Warm drinks, cookies, toilets, thermal suits, and indoor seating make this a comfortable way to search by sea.

“Trip was fantastic. A lovely clean ship, with plenty of space indoors and on deck. Hot drinks and biscuits included in the price. The guides were very knowledgeable and amusing. We very very lucky to and had an amazing northern lights display. All in all, a pretty perfect trip”

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