Tromso: Northern Lights Cruise
Tromso: Northern Lights Cruise
Duration: 3.5 hours
3.5 hours
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience
Expert local tour guide
Expert local tour guide
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Cruise silently on a hybrid-electric vessel through Arctic fjords, guided by experts seeking the best clear skies for Aurora sightings.
Relax in warm, spacious lounges or head out on deck when the Northern Lights appear for unforgettable views and photo opportunities.
Hear fascinating stories and science behind the Aurora, blending mythology, local culture, and expert knowledge throughout the evening.
Enjoy a warming vegan soup, purchase drinks at the onboard café, and take in Tromso’s skyline lit against the Polar night on your return.
Upgrade your evening with a luxury cruise featuring thermal suits, snacks, fishing gear, and fish soup, or select a dinner cruise with a 3-course meal.
Electric cruise through the Tromso fjords
Professional local guide
Northern Lights Luxury Cruise (as per option selected)
Warm coffee, tea, and a snack
Fish soup on the way back to Tromso
Thermal suits for all guests
Fishing gear
Northern Lights Cruise with Dinner (as per option selected)
3-course meal
Northern lights over Tromso viewed from a cruise ship deck.
Explore Tromso’s fjords on a 3.5-hour electric boat tour to search for the Northern Lights, guided by a local expert.
Getting started
Arrive 15 minutes before departure at the pier beside Skarven Kro Restaurant (Kaigata 6) in Tromso. Your English-speaking guide will greet you, validate your booking, and introduce the evening’s plan before you board the electric vessel.
What to expect
This sightseeing cruise offers a chance to witness the aurora borealis from the calm waters surrounding Tromso, a city known for its Arctic location and vibrant winter skies. The journey combines local storytelling with the natural spectacle of the Northern Lights.
Features
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Electric cruise vessel: Glide quietly through the fjords, minimizing light and noise for optimal aurora viewing and a more sustainable experience.
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Live guide commentary: Hear engaging stories and scientific insights about Tromsø, the aurora, and Arctic life from your knowledgeable guide.
Cruise ship under Northern Lights in Tromso, Norway.
Couple on a boat viewing Northern Lights over Tromsø cityscape.
Northern lights over Tromso viewed from a cruise ship deck.
Cruise ship under Northern Lights in Tromso, Norway.
Couple on a boat viewing Northern Lights over Tromsø cityscape.
Cruise ship deck under starry sky in Tromso, Norway, with person observing the Northern Lights.
What to bring
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Dress warmly in layers, including a hat, gloves, and scarf, as it can get cold on the water.
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Bring a valid photo ID if requested at check-in.
What’s not allowed
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Outside food and drinks are not permitted onboard.
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Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.
Accessibility
- This experience is wheelchair accessible.
Additional information
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The cruise operates in cold and potentially changing weather conditions; please dress appropriately.
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The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
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Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Dinner guests enjoying a meal on an Aurora Boreal cruise with city lights in the background.
Guests toasting with wine glasses on an Aurora Boreal dinner cruise.
Cruise ship deck under starry sky in Tromso, Norway, with person observing the Northern Lights.
Dinner guests enjoying a meal on an Aurora Boreal cruise with city lights in the background.
Guests toasting with wine glasses on an Aurora Boreal dinner cruise.
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