Most-booked cruiseArctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing Experience
4.74 (5,271) · 4–5 hFishing, fish soup and thermal suits in the price
From€157.15per person
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Updated Oct 2026·15 cruises compared
Tromso Fjord Cruise
A Tromsø fjord cruise is a 2.5–6-hour boat trip from the harbor in the center, from €110.90 per person — as a daytime fjord trip, a cruise with fishing or an evening cruise with a chance of the aurora.
Most-booked cruise15cruises, all from central piers
€110.90lowest price per person
2.5–6 hdaytime cruises · fishing 4–5 h
4.58average from 15,517 reviews
Pick your cruise
Which Tromsø fjord cruise suits you
Cruises differ by the time of day and what you do on board — the fjords seen from the boat are much the same.
Tromsø fjord day cruise
Fjords by daylight, from a warm cabin
Nine cruises of 2.5–6 hours: panoramic cabins, local tasters, a wooden history boat, or a stop at Sommarøy.
Average rating★ 4.59
Reviews5,348
Arctic Fjord Cruise in Polar LandscapesCoffee/tea · panoramic cabin · Wi-Fi4.68 (1,962)
Hours outof 12€116.09 DatesRead review
Fjord History Cruise with Snack and DrinksFish cake · hot drinks · thermal suits4.86 (408)
Hours outof 12€140.63 Dates
Fjord Cruise Tromsø – With a stop at Sommarøy IslandStop at Sommarøy (in the name)4.53 (45)
Hours outof 12€159.51 Dates
Cruise with fishing
Fish for cod, eat it on board
Two cruises of 4–5 hours with fishing gear and a fish soup or fish cake — the best-rated way onto the water.
Average rating★ 4.75
Reviews5,834
Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing ExperienceSmall group · all-inclusive option4.74 (5,271)
Hours outof 12€157.15 DatesRead review
Evening aurora cruise
After dark, with a chance of the aurora
Four evening cruises — the cheapest way onto the water, and the lowest-rated, because the sky decides.
Average rating★ 4.33
Reviews4,335
Four picks
Best Tromso fjord cruise — four picks
The most-booked, the best-rated, the lowest-price day cruise and the evening pick.
Most booked4.74 (5,271)
Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing Experience
Fjords plus a go at fishing; small group; all-inclusive option.
Hours outof 12
From€157.15per person
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Top rated4.87 (563)
Fishing & Fjord Cruise
Wooden boat, fishing gear and a fish cake — the best-rated cruise.
Hours outof 12
From€187.83per person
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Lowest-price day cruise4.68 (1,962)
Arctic Fjord Cruise in Polar Landscapes
Panoramic cabin, coffee or tea and Wi-Fi at the lowest day-cruise price.
Hours outof 12
From€116.09per person
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Evening4.37 (1,628)
Evening Aurora Cruise
The most-booked evening cruise; a seat inside for every guest and deck access.
Hours outof 12
From€113.17per person
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Compare all 15
All 15 Tromsø fjord cruises compared
The cheapest is €110.90 and the shortest 2.5 hours. Tours with fewer than 25 reviews sit last, muted.
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Hours out
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1
Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing Experience
Small group · all-inclusive option
Hours outof 12
4.74 (5,271)
€157.15
2
Arctic Fjord Cruise
Local tasters · underwater drone
Hours outof 12
4.52 (2,647)
€121.76
3
Arctic Fjord Cruise in Polar Landscapes
Coffee/tea · panoramic cabin · Wi-Fi
Hours outof 12
4.68 (1,962)
€116.09
4
Evening Aurora Cruise
Seat per guest · deck access
Hours outof 12
4.37 (1,628)
€113.17
5
Northern Lights Cruise with 2nd Chance Guarantee
coffee/tea; second-chance guarantee
Hours outof 12
4.34 (1,568)
€110.90
6
Aurora Dinner Cruise by Hybrid-Electric Catamaran
Dinner (in the name) · hybrid-electric catamaran
Hours outof 12
4.27 (769)
€187.83
7
Fishing & Fjord Cruise
Fishing gear · fish cake
Hours outof 12
4.87 (563)
€187.83
8
Fjord History Cruise with Snack and Drinks
Fish cake · hot drinks · thermal suits
Hours outof 12
4.86 (408)
€140.63
9
Electric Northern Lights Cruise
Electric boat (in the name)
Hours outof 12
4.20 (370)
€121.76
10
Fjord and Islands Luxury Catamaran Cruise
Catamaran (in the name)
Hours outof 12
4.35 (152)
€187.83
11
Polar Fjord Yacht Cruise with Lunch & Hot Drinks
Lunch & hot drinks (in the name)
Hours outof 12
4.72 (54)
€252.95
12
Fjord Cruise Tromsø – With a stop at Sommarøy Island
Stop at Sommarøy (in the name)
Hours outof 12
4.53 (45)
€159.51
13
Fjord Cruise by Luxury Yacht
Luxury yacht (in the name)
Hours outof 12
3.98 (42)
€212.37
14
Sommarøy Fjord Tour with King Crab Lunch
Local lunch with king crab
Hours outof 12
4.07 (24)
€226.53
15
Fjord Cruise - With a stop at Sommarøy Island
Stop at Sommarøy (in the name)
Hours outof 12
3.55 (14)
€159.51
Source · GetYourGuide · 19 Oct 2026 · “length not stated” means the booking page gives noneAll 51 Tromsø fjord tours →
Northern lights · December
Tromso fjord northern lights and December cruises
The aurora is a chance on clear nights, not a promise. In December a day cruise sails in blue midday twilight.
Aurora over the fjord · Evening Aurora CruiseNorthern lights from the boat
Visible only on clear nights from late August to early April.
WhenNot visible late April to mid August — the nights are light.
What decidesClear sky and solar activity; a boat cannot drive away from clouds.
If you miss itOne cruise has a second-chance guarantee in its name — read its terms.
Source · Visit Tromsø · WikipediaEvening Aurora Cruise · Dates
Tromsø at dusk · Polar Landscapes cruiseTromso fjord cruise in December
The sun stays down from about 27 November to 15 January.
LightTwilight roughly 9:00–14:00 in December — go in the morning.
ColdJanuary averages −3 °C; colder on deck in the wind.
DatesNot every cruise sails every day — check the calendar.
Source · Visit Tromsø · met.no 1991–2020Winter guide →
History on the water
Arctic fjord cruise Tromsø — history on the water
One cruise is built around Tromsø's past, on a wooden boat.
Hermes II · Fjord History Cruise
Second-best rated cruise
Fjord History Cruise with Snack and Drinks
2.5 hours on the wooden boat Hermes II with a fish cake and hot drinks; thermal suits and heated salons.
1944The battleship Tirpitz was sunk by RAF bombers off Håkøya, near Tromsø, on 12 November 1944. The site is a protected war grave.
4.86 (408) · from €140.63Check dates
See Håkøya on the Tromsø fjords map →
Before you book
Before you book a Tromsø fjord cruise
Three things guests underestimate — wind on deck, a rolling sea and the luck wildlife needs — and one practical one.
Cold on deckHat, gloves and a windproof layer, even when it feels mild in town.
SeasicknessTake your usual remedy before boarding; sit low in the middle of the boat.
WildlifeSeabirds and porpoises on some days, never promised. Whales are a separate tour.
Different piersCruises leave from different piers in the center — check each booking page.
Boat or road
Tromsø fjord cruise or tour by road?
The boat is calmer and stays warm inside; the road tour shows more places for less money.
By boat
By road
Hours
2.5–6 h
3–6 h
What you see
Fjords from the water, the city from the sea
Kvaløya, Sommarøy beaches, photo stops
Outdoors
On deck, by choice
At every stop
Choice
15 cruises
26 road tours
Best for
A calm half day, fishing, an evening on the water
First visit, more places, a lower price
Price from
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€52.20See 26 road tours →
Reviews
Reviews of the Tromsø fjord cruise
Guests praise the crew; evening cruises score lower when the aurora stays away.
4.58
15,517 reviews across 15 cruises on GetYourGuide, averaged by review count.
Source · GetYourGuide · 19 Oct 2026
Praised
Friendly, well-prepared crews
Food and warm drinks on board
An osprey, a harbor porpoise
Watch out
Evening cruises rate lowest★ 4.33
Three evening cruises don't state their length
“A wonderful day trip under beautiful sunshine with a friendly crew and a magnificent boat! We saw a beautiful osprey as a bonus.”
Fjord History Cruise →
“The responsiveness of the guide, the welcome, the comfort of the cabin with the small cakes and hot drinks!”
Evening Aurora Cruise →
“Thomas was a really good guide! Thanks to him for the information and advices”
Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing →
“The crew was well-prepared, welcoming and did all day can to find best spots for us to catch fish.”
Fishing & Fjord Cruise →
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FAQ
Tromso fjord cruise FAQ
Nine direct answers — the best cruise, length, price, the aurora, December, food, fishing, ships and whales.
The most booked is the Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing (★ 4.74, 5,271 reviews); the best rated is the Fishing & Fjord Cruise (★ 4.87), just ahead of the Fjord History Cruise (★ 4.86). For the lowest price by day, the Polar Landscapes cruise from €116.09.
Day cruises last 2.5 to 6 hours; most are 3 to 4.5 hours.
From €110.90 to about €253 per person; 6 of the 15 cruises cost €150 or less.
Yes, on a clear night from late August to early April, but it is never guaranteed; one cruise offers a second chance.
Day cruises sail in the polar-night twilight, roughly 9:00–14:00, and evening cruises run in the dark; check the calendar for your date.
On several: coffee or tea on the Polar Landscapes cruise, a fish cake on the fishing and history cruises, lunch on the yacht cruise, dinner on the aurora dinner cruise.
Yes, on two: the Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing and the Fishing & Fjord Cruise; gear is provided on the Fishing & Fjord Cruise.
No. “Arctic cruise” usually means a multi-day ship voyage. A fjord cruise is a few hours on a small boat and back the same day.
Not as a rule. Whale watching from Tromsø is a separate, longer tour, roughly November to January.
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