Eventyr i Tromsø

Vi hadde en fantastisk opplevelse den dagen! :) For det første var alt veldig godt organisert. Vi fikk en mail dagen før turen om at den var fullbooket og at alle burde komme tidligere til møtestedet for å få en smidig start. MS Gabriele var veldig romslig, det var bord å sitte ved og komfortable seter. I baren i midten av båten kunne man alltid kjøpe drikke og snacks. En enkelttur varte i ca. 2 timer, men guidene våre ga hele tiden veldig interessant informasjon om hvalene og Arktis. Vi fikk også alltid lov til å bli på dekk og observere turen. Når vi endelig kom frem til hvalsafari-stedet, var guiden vår Martina ute sammen med oss og instruerte alle om hvor vi skulle se, hva vi skulle se etter osv. Vi så mange hvaler, noen med haler - det var veldig, veldig fint og en uforglemmelig opplevelse! :)

Staff was nice, the boat was neat and well maintained. Views were spectacular. If you are in Tromso, do not miss this tour.

An unforgettable experience, our guide Carlos M was charming and very friendly. Your explanations were very useful to us. We were able to enjoy the auroras and it was an incredible moment! Highly recommended!!!

Efficient transportation, helpful orientation, and provision of thermal suits. Despite being accustomed to freezing US winters (-20 to -40 Fahrenheit not uncommon in late December) and being dressed in layers, including parkas, we were freezing. So TAKE THE SUITS when offered. The lavvu was very warm, so the layers were helpful after running in and out to see the lights before dinner. Our hosts were very flexible with the hot drinks, the meal was simple and beautifully presented. The sledding and reindeer feeding was a hoot, the lights were slowly starting to grow as we finished the ride and a full moon/stars complemented the beautiful scenery. Leaving Tromsø in the evening, as charming as the city is, was the best plan we made. Our Sami guides were equally charming during a conversational culture lesson. None of it felt rushed or rehearsed. It happened to be New Years Eve and after a wonderful evening the bus ride included sparkling, crystal clear snow and the start of fireworks EVERYWHERE along the harbour. Even if Lady Aurora is shy, the people, animals and country are worth the trip. Thanks to everyone who made it a special New Years Eve. Highlight of the trip for 17 AND 22 year old children, as well as their parents.