Northern Lights

Tromso: Northern Lights Cruise

Set sail from Tromsø on a Northern Lights cruise through Arctic waters, with indoor spaces to warm up and outdoor areas for viewing the night sky.

Spend the evening away from Tromsø’s city lights, watching for the aurora from the water while taking in the surrounding Arctic scenery.

Move between the outdoor viewing areas and warm indoor spaces throughout the cruise, giving you different settings to follow the skies.

Choose a luxury cruise with thermal suits, fishing gear, refreshments, and fish soup, or a dinner cruise featuring a 3-course arctic meal onboard.

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

Fishing gear

Northern Lights cruise with dinner (as per option selected)

3-course meal

TOTAL DURATION3 hours
FREQUENCYDaily from 1 November to 29 March
MODE OF TRANSFERElectric boat
Timeline
Map
Start point
Kaigata waterfront area
Get direction
1. Arctic fjords (route options)
Free Admission
3 attractions
Depart from Tromsø and cruise into the surrounding fjords in search of the Northern Lights. Depending on the clearest weather conditions predicted for the evening, the captain may steer north towards Kvaløyvågen, south towards Ramfjorden, or west along the southern part of Kvaløya.
Highlights
Route 1 - North towards Kvaløyvågen
Route 2 - South towards Ramfjorden
Route 3 - West along southern Kvaløya
2. Northern Lights Chase
Tickets included
1 activity
End point
Kaigata waterfront area
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point
TOTAL DURATION3 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERElectric boat
Timeline
Map
Start point
Kaigata waterfront area
Get direction
1. Arctic fjords (route options)
3 attractions
Depart from Tromsø and cruise into the surrounding fjords in search of the Northern Lights. Depending on the clearest weather conditions predicted for the evening, the captain may steer north towards Kvaløyvågen, south towards Ramfjorden, or west along the southern part of Kvaløya.
Highlights
Route 1 - North towards Kvaløyvågen
Route 2 - South towards Ramfjorden
Route 3 - West along southern Kvaløya
2. Northern Lights Chase
Tickets included
1 activity
End point
Kaigata waterfront area
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Dr Brita D
Couple
Verified booking
Mar 2026
Fish soup made by the skipper himself. The sea was very rough, but it was still an adventure and a great experience to see Tomsk from the water.
Dirk Z
Group
Verified booking
Apr 2026
The guide was very friendly and it was a really nice adventure!
Amanda Q
Couple
Verified booking
Feb 2026
Our guide Per was the most incredible, friendly, and funny guide we could ask for. He constantly cracked jokes with us and made us feel so welcomed on his ship. He provided hot drinks, yummy snacks, and a delicious home cooked fish soup for dinner. He knew everything about the northern lights and even steered our ship in the opposite direction just so we could catch a glimpse. He was also extremely knowledgeable about the town and gave us great recommendations for bars and restaurants. 10/10 would recommend, would not want any other guide!!
Ming L
Solo
Verified booking
Feb 2026
The crews were very helpful and pointed out the northern lights us for us so that we would stay inside to wait and stay warm. The soup was also very yummy.
Benjamin H
Solo
Verified booking
Feb 2026
Great staff with commentary. Very knowledgeable. Unfortunately we didn't see the Northern Lights but we had a lovely cruise and the vegan soup was amazing,

Explore Tromso’s fjords on a 3.5-hour tour to search for the Northern Lights, guided by a local expert.

Getting started

Begin your Northern Lights cruise from Tromsø and head out onto the surrounding Arctic waters, leaving the city behind as you search for clearer skies.

What to expect

Spend the evening cruising through the waters around Tromsø in search of the Northern Lights. Move between warm indoor spaces and outdoor viewing areas as you take in the Arctic surroundings and watch the night sky.

Features:

Northern Lights cruise: Sail away from Tromsø’s city lights and spend the evening searching for the aurora from the water.

Indoor and outdoor viewing: Step outside to watch the skies or warm up in the indoor spaces as the cruise continues.

Food options: Choose between a luxury cruise with refreshments and fish soup or a dinner cruise with a 3-course meal onboard.

What to bring

Dress warmly in layers, including a hat, gloves, and scarf, as it can get cold on the water.

Bring a valid photo ID if requested at check-in.

Consider bringing a camera to capture the Northern Lights.

What’s not allowed

Smoking is not allowed on the vessel.

Additional information

Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure.

The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Infants join free but do not receive a meal. Book a child ticket if you would like a meal included for them (as per option selected).

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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