From Tromsø: Polar Fjord & Wildlife Cruise
- Join this Polar Fjord Cruise to explore the Arctic landscape and wildlife like seals, whales and eagles
- Enjoy personalized service and a traditional local meal of reindeer soup. Opt for the hot tub upgrade.
- Pick-up/drop-off, knowledgeable guide, reindeer stew dinner, blankets, binoculars and more included
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Overview
This 5-hour polar fjord cruise provides the opportunity to see arctic landscapes, historical sites, and wildlife such as seals, dolphins and eagles in a comfortable, relaxed and luxurious atmosphere. Enjoy personalized service, guiding and a traditional local meal of reindeer soup. Snuggle up with wool blankets amongst the beautiful arctic scenery and upgrade your tour to stay nice and warm in the hot tub on the exterior deck.
What's included?
5-hour cruise through the fjords of Tromsø
Reindeer soup with root vegetables & fresh bread
Former Norwegian Navy Sea Captain
Onboard host & guide
Binoculars to spot wildlife
Warm blankets
Toilets available onboard
Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water and cookies
Hot tub upgrade available on-site
What to expect?
This daytime cruise is a scenic and peaceful nature cruise amongst the mountainous fjords surrounding Tromsø. See arctic landscapes, historical sites, and wildlife such as seals, dolphins, and eagles in a comfortable, relaxed, and luxurious atmosphere.
Enjoy personalized service, guidance, and a traditional local meal of reindeer soup. Snuggle up with wool blankets amongst the beautiful arctic scenery and upgrade your tour to stay nice and warm in the hot tub on the exterior deck. If you're up for it, you can take the polar plunge jump in the ocean, and go back in the hot tub.
Some historical sites that you may see are a decommissioned submarine base, Tirpitz - a WWII shipwreck (only visible at low tide), and old farming valleys. Depending on the weather conditions, you may be able to cruise through ice floes and see a frozen fjord.
This is a great option for small groups, families or couples who want to see cruise the arctic fjords in a small group tour, on a safe, unique and luxurious sailing yacht.
About the boat
Enjoy this tour aboard a luxurious and comfortable sailing yacht with professional, experienced and friendly crew. With 2 outer decks and a large interior saloon, there is plenty of space for all guests to enjoy the tour themselves or with each other.
The yacht, S/Y Stella Oceana, is 118 tons, 32 meters long, 5 meters wide and has an ice classification. All of these features, along with the yacht's former Norwegian Navy Sea Captain, make the ship safe and stable to sail in Arctic Norway.
Please not, we can not guarantee that you will see whales, eagles or other animals, but the area has a diverse ecosystem with many instances of wildlife sightings.
P.S.: Bring swim wear if you plan to go in the hot tub. We cannot allow guests to enter with other clothing.
Good to know
Meeting point: Sjøgata 35, right behind Clarion Collection Hotel in central Tromsø
What to bring
A warm hat, gloves, and outdoor clothing suitable for cold and below-freezing temperatures. Bring your own swimwear if you want to enjoy the hot tub